Felt 1903!

[Drunkskunk]

I've been researching a motored bike for a while now, and lurking here for more than 6 months, occasionaly asking a question, or book marking a link on whatever computer i was on.

2 weeks ago, I bought my Felt 1903 and a HT "80" to start actual construction. After researching and reading here (A Lot of reading!) I'm going to start ordering parts needed for the bike conversion.

The ting is, there are a number of people who are using Felt Cruisers and HT engines, and info is spread out everywhere. sometimes you have to read through 8 pages of posts to find one link you need, and there's even more info out there on the web.

So I decided to start a build thread, and in this thread i'm going to add links specific to converting a Felt Cruiser into a Motored bike. Sort of a consolidation of information. Others are welcome to add links too.

And the first link I want to add is to a company thats already doing the conversion: http://www.ridleymotorcycle.com//Motorbike/1903.htm

 

[Drunkskunk]

An interesting sourse of parts, including carbs, pull starter, long exaust, and more: http://www.livefastmotors.com/accessories.html

 

[Drunkskunk]

Sprockets, front and rear

Another parts source, with a diffrent selection of parts, including under and over drive front HT sprockets: http://www.sickbikeparts.com/Products.html

And For the rear, this guy offers a sprocket that will fit a disk brake hub: @andyinchville1

 

[Mountainman]

I really like that Chief model

wish it had the springer front end

Ride That Thing - Mountainman

 

[JemmaUK]

For that money I'll get a schwinn or 6 here, debadge them, fit an HT and export them back....

They are nice looking motors but overpriced for what they are... paintjobs notwithstanding..

jemma xx

 

[Drunkskunk]

Seal it!

Yeah, I don't think I would give them $2k for $600 worth of parts assembled. the guy who sold me the motor offers to install it for $125.

But half the fun is building a bike like this. Still, its nice to see that the Felt Cruiser is popular enough to become a comewrcial venture.


This is the bike that gave me the most inspiration, and the first bike I saw that actualy used the tank as a tank: http://www.oroville-eternal-riders.org/motorbike.htm

And of course, the gas tank Sealant: http://www.kbs-coatings.com/KBS-Cycle-Tank-Sealer-Kit_p_7-31.html

 

[bluegoatwoods]

A really beautiful bike. $2000.00 is hard to live with, though.

but consider that Felt MP at $549.00 (still a bit steep, but not too bad) and a $200.00 HT engine. That's getting a bit more reasonable.

That looks to be about as likable as a Whizzer at a better price.

 

[hotsauce492003]

Here is the european BMX version of the same: MBK

 

[huckersteve]

Here is the european BMX version of the same: MBK

Um.... how exactly is that relevant? It's nothing like a Felt or even a vintage looking bike build...

 

[Drunkskunk]

12 guage Spokes!
In Black!

http://www.danscomp.com/435925.php?cat=PARTS