UTurn
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Hello All,
I am new to any Forum of any kind. That being said I'm not sure what kind of intro write so I'll just run with it... For reasons I won't go into, I don't drive anymore. A couple years ago I asked my Brother and my Nephew, both Street-rod Hobbyists, to help me design a motor for a bicycle. They laughed it off as foolish I think, because it went no further. A year later, and quite tired of walking, I figured that if I had that idea, someone else must have too, so I looked up "Bicycle Motors" and to my surprise there was a whole world of Motored Biking. WOW, FAR OUT, and COOL!
A friend had given me an old, messed up, home painted Schwinn. About then my knowledge of bikes stopped back in my preteens with my Stingray with a banana seat and a sissy bar, I think the late 60's. Anyway, I bow to the internet for it's base of knowledge.
I made a quick decision and bought an 80cc Skyhawk. That was my first Build and I was so proud of it. The guy who gave me the bike said "That's the Sickest thing I've ever seen." I was living in Spokane at the time and you just didn't see such a thing there. That was only just over a year ago and I'll say I've come a long way in a year. My Plan was to ride the bike from Spokane Washington to Florida. Well, there were too many problems that prevented me from leaving and then Winter hit. I left the bike there, shipped the motor, and flew to Florida instead (trip just postponed).
I acquired a much nicer Timberline GT, my Second Build sort of and added some extras. Of the bikes I see on display on the net, they all look like show bikes. Mine is more makeshift but it works for me. I added a speedometer, and a rear view mirror and saddle bags. Next came a bullet headlight, brake lights, tail lights, turn signals, and all powered by a very small motorcycle battery mounted on the rear rack. Later I discovered a very fine company called "Sick Bike Parts". With their 2 stroke shift kit I was able to shift gears which I thought was Great. Had a lot of problems with the 2 stroke breakdowns, slipping clutch, tangled chains, and much more.
Finally I decided to chuck the 2 stroke and get a 4 stroke motor for which I'll refer to as my Third Build. I now have 25 miles of problem free riding. The fine people at SBP sold me just the parts I needed to switch the 2 stroke shift kit to the 4 stroke kit. This should be delivered tomorrow. These Guys at SBP were extremely helpful and reasonable with the sale. That's just my experience, not a spam .
Well, that's my story and I'm stickin' to it! I still plan to take a trip across country with the bike, just not today. Much more to do first.
I am new to any Forum of any kind. That being said I'm not sure what kind of intro write so I'll just run with it... For reasons I won't go into, I don't drive anymore. A couple years ago I asked my Brother and my Nephew, both Street-rod Hobbyists, to help me design a motor for a bicycle. They laughed it off as foolish I think, because it went no further. A year later, and quite tired of walking, I figured that if I had that idea, someone else must have too, so I looked up "Bicycle Motors" and to my surprise there was a whole world of Motored Biking. WOW, FAR OUT, and COOL!
A friend had given me an old, messed up, home painted Schwinn. About then my knowledge of bikes stopped back in my preteens with my Stingray with a banana seat and a sissy bar, I think the late 60's. Anyway, I bow to the internet for it's base of knowledge.
I made a quick decision and bought an 80cc Skyhawk. That was my first Build and I was so proud of it. The guy who gave me the bike said "That's the Sickest thing I've ever seen." I was living in Spokane at the time and you just didn't see such a thing there. That was only just over a year ago and I'll say I've come a long way in a year. My Plan was to ride the bike from Spokane Washington to Florida. Well, there were too many problems that prevented me from leaving and then Winter hit. I left the bike there, shipped the motor, and flew to Florida instead (trip just postponed).
I acquired a much nicer Timberline GT, my Second Build sort of and added some extras. Of the bikes I see on display on the net, they all look like show bikes. Mine is more makeshift but it works for me. I added a speedometer, and a rear view mirror and saddle bags. Next came a bullet headlight, brake lights, tail lights, turn signals, and all powered by a very small motorcycle battery mounted on the rear rack. Later I discovered a very fine company called "Sick Bike Parts". With their 2 stroke shift kit I was able to shift gears which I thought was Great. Had a lot of problems with the 2 stroke breakdowns, slipping clutch, tangled chains, and much more.
Finally I decided to chuck the 2 stroke and get a 4 stroke motor for which I'll refer to as my Third Build. I now have 25 miles of problem free riding. The fine people at SBP sold me just the parts I needed to switch the 2 stroke shift kit to the 4 stroke kit. This should be delivered tomorrow. These Guys at SBP were extremely helpful and reasonable with the sale. That's just my experience, not a spam .
Well, that's my story and I'm stickin' to it! I still plan to take a trip across country with the bike, just not today. Much more to do first.