Hi Guys,
I'm new new to the MAB scene (stated many times). I'm reading through the various forum topic sections, gathering insights for a "do it right the first time" method to build a motorized bike from scratch. That is, the choosing of a frame (obviously has to have a large enough opening), this seems pretty straight forward. I have a vintage Hiawatha frame, a regular fork and neck, OEM HD fenders, seat, chain guard, OEM "skip-tooth" pedal crank assy.
I'll need wheels, hubs, tires, tubes (prefer period size W/W), brakes, handle bars, would love a custom tank style fuel tank.
The questions arise for the following.....
1. single speed hub vs. multi speed hub>>>>
>>>>> if multi speed...internal vs derailleur. (why one vs. the other)
3. Disc brake rear w/ disc front or drum ?
4. straight (regular fork) vs. springer or some variation of springer, >>> the triple tree?.
5. 2 cyc vs. 4 cyc? I realize one makes speed the other make more TQ?, one you deal with mixing the other, no mix. one looks more bike-like, while the other looks like you re-purposed your lawn mower engine LOL!
6. answer the question "Do I have a lot of hills.....?" (multi-gearing consideration)
I can imagine some of this can be personal preference, but too, it seems there are the basic "DOs and Dont's"
What are they for the idiot building his first MAB......?
I'm new new to the MAB scene (stated many times). I'm reading through the various forum topic sections, gathering insights for a "do it right the first time" method to build a motorized bike from scratch. That is, the choosing of a frame (obviously has to have a large enough opening), this seems pretty straight forward. I have a vintage Hiawatha frame, a regular fork and neck, OEM HD fenders, seat, chain guard, OEM "skip-tooth" pedal crank assy.
I'll need wheels, hubs, tires, tubes (prefer period size W/W), brakes, handle bars, would love a custom tank style fuel tank.
The questions arise for the following.....
1. single speed hub vs. multi speed hub>>>>
>>>>> if multi speed...internal vs derailleur. (why one vs. the other)
3. Disc brake rear w/ disc front or drum ?
4. straight (regular fork) vs. springer or some variation of springer, >>> the triple tree?.
5. 2 cyc vs. 4 cyc? I realize one makes speed the other make more TQ?, one you deal with mixing the other, no mix. one looks more bike-like, while the other looks like you re-purposed your lawn mower engine LOL!
6. answer the question "Do I have a lot of hills.....?" (multi-gearing consideration)
I can imagine some of this can be personal preference, but too, it seems there are the basic "DOs and Dont's"
What are they for the idiot building his first MAB......?