Rusty Spokes Suspension Beach Cruiser

Baconator101

Active Member
Local time
10:02 PM
Joined
Apr 2, 2017
Messages
253
Location
California
Anybody add an engine to a rusty beach cruiser with rear suspension yet??? If so how was the turnout?
 

Attachments

  • 20171231_165043.jpg
    20171231_165043.jpg
    115.4 KB · Views: 611
I'd first try to add a fitting to seat tube for an arm to push down on a chain-wheel to take slack out when swing arm rises and loosens drive chain - looks like hard job tho.
 
I was thinking worst comes to worst. Jackshaft.
With such a low single pivot point, I think a shift kit is the only option. Otherwise the engine chain length would vary way too much with the suspension travel, and the engine would be constantly activating the suspension.

But if the P.P. is concentric on the BB, what type of BB does it have? Can the freewheel cranks be fitted to this?
 
before thinking jackshaft, I'd strap frame down and jack up rear wheel to see how the chain acts
 
Back
Top