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Sockmonkey
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I'm not sure of the manufacturer, but I've had this great old cruiser for a few years. On the chain guard are the words, "Good Vibrations". This is going to be my project bike..
The Ebay Dax kit arrived today! I got off work late, but still had to tear into the box too see how it looked. I was pleasantly surprised as the quality was a bit better than I expected. With the engine here I just had to get GV down from the rafters and see how everything was going to look....
First thing I tried out was the tank, looks cool on my black bike. (how many of you did the same thing?)
Next came the engine, it doesn't fit! But, not in a bad way, the gap between the tubes is about 2" too wide where the engine will have to mount to clear the chain guard. I think a trip to the local welder is in order. I'm sure he can weld something to the back of the flat steel plate that came as a mounting option for a standoff.
Next I removed the rear wheel and came upon ... Big problem #2! The coaster-brake arm doesn't fit with the sprocket in place. Yes I've researched the subject, but I'm a bit skeptical about being able to grind off enough sprocket/brake arm to make things work... Might have to invest in a new disk brake...
That's it for now as I have to get up at 0530 hours to get ready for work...
See ya
The Ebay Dax kit arrived today! I got off work late, but still had to tear into the box too see how it looked. I was pleasantly surprised as the quality was a bit better than I expected. With the engine here I just had to get GV down from the rafters and see how everything was going to look....
First thing I tried out was the tank, looks cool on my black bike. (how many of you did the same thing?)
Next came the engine, it doesn't fit! But, not in a bad way, the gap between the tubes is about 2" too wide where the engine will have to mount to clear the chain guard. I think a trip to the local welder is in order. I'm sure he can weld something to the back of the flat steel plate that came as a mounting option for a standoff.
Next I removed the rear wheel and came upon ... Big problem #2! The coaster-brake arm doesn't fit with the sprocket in place. Yes I've researched the subject, but I'm a bit skeptical about being able to grind off enough sprocket/brake arm to make things work... Might have to invest in a new disk brake...
That's it for now as I have to get up at 0530 hours to get ready for work...
See ya