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[Greggl4321]

Hi all, I have not been to this forum in quite some time. I am thinking of motorizing a bicycle. I am thinking of going with the Huffy Cranbrook, as a lot of people have had success with this bike. I live in a hilly area, and weigh around 280 lbs.

My questions are

- Is there specifically a better bike to motorize than the huffy for the price? (I do not want to be told to shop around craigslist, as I do not know what I am looking for)

- Has there been any new trends in bikes to motorize as of the last ten years or so? What has become popular/proven?

- Is there a certain engine kit to get that will have all the necessary pieces/ sprocket size?

- What all do I need to do to make a good huffy motorized bike?

- About how much will this all cost?


Any other recommendations? Tips? Or helpful advice?




Thank you for your time.

 

[Greggl4321]

some notes Ive taken are

"
Shimano E-110 hub.

Make sure the U bolt mount is included with the kit

or a muffler holder

good black allen cap bolts

NT style carb is easy

One part i know you will need is the special u-bolt and mounting plate for the front mount because I assume the Huffy you have in mind is a cruiser and had a wider diameter down bar.

Another thing to lookout for is the wording "machine balanced crankshaft" or any other language that indicates that the crankshaft is balanced and is a single piece. If you stay away from the cheapest kits, you will avoid getting an engine with the older unbalanced two piece shaft.


As for upgrading, I recommend buying a rear sprocket adapter for your first build. It is so much easier to true than the rag joint and you don't have to worry about worrying your spokes."

 

[Greggl4321]

Advice

 

[mark20]

for the price new, no, huffy is gonna be the best. best bet is to find a 7 speed one, as the hub will be stronger (MTB style vs coaster brake)

BUT, your gonna need to at least service it, (ie grease the hubs and stuff with good quality grease) and true the wheels as well as tension the spokes.

a better rear wheel is also recommended if you get the 1-speed coaster, as they are known to fail after a while at high speed (30-35+) something with sealed bearings.

Kits are a whole lot better than they were 5 years ago, id personally go with the zeda kits as there more "top tier" than the eBay ones. (ie balanced crank, thicker castings, etc)

New Zeda 80 Complete 80cc 2 Stroke Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit - Firestorm Edition

Your source for 2-Stroke and 4-Stroke Bicycle Engine Kits, Performance Parts, and Accessories!

www.bicycle-engines.com

id also get front and rear U brakes for the 1-speed.

cost? depending on your set up, 300ish

 

[Greggl4321]

I see the huffy cranbrook at walmart going for 198 dollars and 98 dollars, which is it?

I'll probably go with the huffy, and upgrade what needs to be upgraded.

What else besides the Zeda kit, wheels, and brakes will I need?

What is a rag joint?

 

[mark20]

I see the huffy cranbrook at walmart going for 198 dollars and 98 dollars, which is it?

I'll probably go with the huffy, and upgrade what needs to be upgraded.

What else besides the Zeda kit, wheels, and brakes will I need?

What is a rag joint?

98$, other one is marked up cause they out of stock in some areas.

2 cycle oil and tools to assemble it. get something worthwhile, i run Amsoil interceptor but you can use what you'd like, https://www.amsoil.com/p/interceptor-synthetic-2-stroke-oil-ait/

rag joint is what connects the sprocket to the rear wheel, basically 2 thick rubber tubes https://www.ebay.com/itm/230914782513?_trkparms=aid=1110018&algo=HOMESPLICE.COMPLISTINGS&ao=1&asc=20201210111452&meid=0f9c59f3621849f3a1f7f468927f3af4&pid=101196&rk=2&rkt=12&sd=322914632136&itm=230914782513&pmt=1&noa=0&pg=2047675&algv=ItemStripV101HighAdFeeWithCompV3Ranker&brand=Unbranded&_trksid=p2047675.c101196.m2219&amdata=cksum:2309147825130f9c59f3621849f3a1f7f468927f3af4|enc:AQAFAAACEFX23MryiteUxg83IHeEJu11JQ%2BEDeFMtXpePhjO3nVjtFh92cKWGKCg6VUTfmp1YiPeyuzTXSiLf0%2FTH7OhUMRFkqqN8jyyJcnXkRx6CaJFAInJCCX5X7zntyPRgxpa9oeOy3BaFI3jyMYMuSfGSQg0qCDgrplyf1fGVAHG0Fs9hWbTy4I%2Fll%2BPo6fYFdrc8%2F58LjWeZ1kE5O6JnwZG0Wo8nvoRMSJ4nkd0Yww4kYmtLa3F0Zr9etMrSczDc5G5qLy9DNtsMmr39CFrr99N1xqfnzaS3RqKgBAUW8DBAirOpWJC1Pjuw%2B%2F21UbyBe%2FrmvqG1MoUh9L18ImMQw6W%2F3zbyPbAyQ%2Br7eNy8SOc%2BDuMHcNS7yHFWVhmlLcM21JWqFRWT6kCmr1GccEs%2Fny6zIjo%2Bl%2FCPWmQsFq4tMyt4Pnr1tsdioo2ZtBq943KFhh6B3%2BPnJwIobBXxnn2MQhwENEezwPjMeA30GBTcCTVGv9lFObGnR%2B332iFDq%2FSdXw3q6Fo%2BFen2iUhaEENcSaI9sw5hHVePkdjaS7tDVpJoDryhbCMBwWr0%2BRqO3Ugw6rL7vPO41AnmgwAmFhBuKadObJ7esIIh0GfaouKi1pC74OzLDTT2RtXUeZAdYES%2FaphjXVNeGA7WLMj8P6Si1O198N4lcHKp6VM6qpdACLT1YDTeUm6ZX1KUYqIgTt2tuQoGg%3D%3D|ampidL_CLK|clp:2047675

 

[Greggl4321]

would it be beneficial to connect disk brakes to the huffy cranbrook before installing the engine kit?

Is it disk brakes that people add to the cranbrook or the rubber coaster brakes (is this right? )


any other tips or advice? I am wanting to measure twice and cut once

 

[Chainlube]

The Huffy is a pretty good deal for a frame and handlebars at 100 bucks. The frame is steel and can be stretched to accept a variety of wheels and brakes. You can piece together a pretty good bike for 400-500, here's a couple of mags to get you started.

motorized bicycle Mag Wheels Cheap | eBay

<p>motorized bicycle. Mag wheels lightly used 20 miles on them no scratches no bends or cracks I sold the bike and kept the wheels</p>

www.ebay.com

Auction ends tomorrow.

 

[Chainlube]

Disc brake ready suspension fork.

FRONT FORKS SHOCKS FORK SUSPENSION+33mm Triple Tree Clamps Set For Dirt Pit Bike | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for FRONT FORKS SHOCKS FORK SUSPENSION+33mm Triple Tree Clamps Set For Dirt Pit Bike at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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[Work In Progress]

Disc brake ready suspension fork.

FRONT FORKS SHOCKS FORK SUSPENSION+33mm Triple Tree Clamps Set For Dirt Pit Bike | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for FRONT FORKS SHOCKS FORK SUSPENSION+33mm Triple Tree Clamps Set For Dirt Pit Bike at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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Does that fork work with a Cranbrook? I can’t tell on that listing but Cranbrooks are 1” threaded, aren’t they?