Hi all,
Got my GEBE kit in yesterday and popped it on my bike... Schwinn Clear Creek from Target. I had to remove the rear rack (of course) and the folding baskets that I had added, but the kit went on in about 45 minutes and I was riding last night. The drive ring fit with a whisker's clearance. But clearance is clearance... right??!!!
SWEEEEEEET!
This morning I got my "hog" out , topped off the tank and rode it to work 8 miles one way. I was a little concerned that it might take me thirty minutes or more to get here... but I got here in twenty... the same amount of time it takes me by car! YES!
It takes the hills here in southern New Hampshire just fine... though I have one steep one going back that will likely require my assistance.
I got the 32cc Tanaka 2-Stroke. It starts easily while sitting on or even riding the bike. I just reach around and pull the cord. I added a Cloud-9 seat and mounted a bracket off the engine to support a blinking (or solid-on) tail light. I also added a small headlight and rear-view mirror.
To Do List:
The kick stand doesn't cut it. It didn't work very well before I added the engine... now it won't hold the bike up at all. New kick stand soon!
I want those folding baskets back. Those things are sweet! Have to figure a good way to mount them on the motor brackets.
I have new fenders but have not yet put them on. Likely four more holes to drill and tap in the motor mount brackets.
I don't have the belt cover on. But I need something. Frankly... I think the cover they added to the kit could use something in the "style" department. I work where we thermoform plastic... I may design one and make it out of clear lexan or something. I'd like to be able to see the belt pulley. No rush.
And lastly the motor mount brackets themselves. I want to mount them so that I don't have them to worry with when I remove the tire for service. Others have re-mounted theirs... I'll be doing the same.
Is it time to go home yet!!!!???
It was a fun ride in to work. I'm a big guy (260lbs) and it got me here just fine. It was a brisk 60 degrees F this morning and I was wearing shorts and a t-shirt. Much cooler than that and I'd have been a popsicle. Still... I loved it!
As far as I know, I'm the only one in the area that has converted his bike into a Moped. I have to get it registered on the return trip... a whopping $3! Oh my! Gonna print up some cards to hand out for those that want more information. I know the questions are comming.
I'll upload pictures soon.
Happy Trails!!!
Ross
Got my GEBE kit in yesterday and popped it on my bike... Schwinn Clear Creek from Target. I had to remove the rear rack (of course) and the folding baskets that I had added, but the kit went on in about 45 minutes and I was riding last night. The drive ring fit with a whisker's clearance. But clearance is clearance... right??!!!
SWEEEEEEET!
This morning I got my "hog" out , topped off the tank and rode it to work 8 miles one way. I was a little concerned that it might take me thirty minutes or more to get here... but I got here in twenty... the same amount of time it takes me by car! YES!
It takes the hills here in southern New Hampshire just fine... though I have one steep one going back that will likely require my assistance.
I got the 32cc Tanaka 2-Stroke. It starts easily while sitting on or even riding the bike. I just reach around and pull the cord. I added a Cloud-9 seat and mounted a bracket off the engine to support a blinking (or solid-on) tail light. I also added a small headlight and rear-view mirror.
To Do List:
The kick stand doesn't cut it. It didn't work very well before I added the engine... now it won't hold the bike up at all. New kick stand soon!
I want those folding baskets back. Those things are sweet! Have to figure a good way to mount them on the motor brackets.
I have new fenders but have not yet put them on. Likely four more holes to drill and tap in the motor mount brackets.
I don't have the belt cover on. But I need something. Frankly... I think the cover they added to the kit could use something in the "style" department. I work where we thermoform plastic... I may design one and make it out of clear lexan or something. I'd like to be able to see the belt pulley. No rush.
And lastly the motor mount brackets themselves. I want to mount them so that I don't have them to worry with when I remove the tire for service. Others have re-mounted theirs... I'll be doing the same.
Is it time to go home yet!!!!???
It was a fun ride in to work. I'm a big guy (260lbs) and it got me here just fine. It was a brisk 60 degrees F this morning and I was wearing shorts and a t-shirt. Much cooler than that and I'd have been a popsicle. Still... I loved it!
As far as I know, I'm the only one in the area that has converted his bike into a Moped. I have to get it registered on the return trip... a whopping $3! Oh my! Gonna print up some cards to hand out for those that want more information. I know the questions are comming.
I'll upload pictures soon.
Happy Trails!!!
Ross