The bike is a Schwinn Jaguar. I have just basic tools and no fabrication stuff, so it's interesting.
I got the rear sprocket and engine mounted yesterday. Locktite & lock washers on everything! The sprocket was relatively easy. Boy those brackets are something else. Several holes were off about 1/8" and they overlapped as well. But the gear itself has only the slightest amount of wobble, less than 1/16". That should be fine. Being a Jag it centered right up on the hub.
The front mount on the engine was a PITA. Luckily the local hardware store had 24" of m6 bolt thread. I went through half of it, but the mount should do ok. It's pretty sturdy. I'll take some pictures later to see everyone's thoughts.
Chain clearance by the tire might be an issue. The tires are 2.125". If it's too close I might try a 2" tire.
I installed the clutch handle & cable today. It works! I'm always surprised when something I put together works. Not that I'm inept. I just expect things to be difficult.
The engine sprocket moves when clutch is disengaged, but it's a tad stiff. I wonder if it should free spin or take some slight effort to move. The clutch cable will need fine tuning later.
That's all for this weekend! Would be nice if I could fire it up next weekend!
I got the rear sprocket and engine mounted yesterday. Locktite & lock washers on everything! The sprocket was relatively easy. Boy those brackets are something else. Several holes were off about 1/8" and they overlapped as well. But the gear itself has only the slightest amount of wobble, less than 1/16". That should be fine. Being a Jag it centered right up on the hub.
The front mount on the engine was a PITA. Luckily the local hardware store had 24" of m6 bolt thread. I went through half of it, but the mount should do ok. It's pretty sturdy. I'll take some pictures later to see everyone's thoughts.
Chain clearance by the tire might be an issue. The tires are 2.125". If it's too close I might try a 2" tire.
I installed the clutch handle & cable today. It works! I'm always surprised when something I put together works. Not that I'm inept. I just expect things to be difficult.
The engine sprocket moves when clutch is disengaged, but it's a tad stiff. I wonder if it should free spin or take some slight effort to move. The clutch cable will need fine tuning later.
That's all for this weekend! Would be nice if I could fire it up next weekend!
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