Hopes are low :[

[Ant27]

I rushed home after school today to start my new motored bike project. The first thing I do is take off my rear wheel. I somehow ripped and mangled all the ball bearings off of the ring. This ring is the one opposite to the original sprocket. (whats that ring called?) anyways, this delays my project until the weekend. I am an idiot. So sad. My excitement caused me to rush. And now instead of riding... I am on my computer. I have coaster brakes. I know that could be bad, but there was this piece that I had to remove on the wheel, a support rack, and I had to take it off, which meant I had to open up the mechanism. Please tell me I'm not the only one who has messed up an hour after getting an engine.

 

[kerf]

No, you're not. The thing to do now is slow down and make sure everything is assembled correctly. I've heard of people tearing up their wheels and engine cases because of chain issues. Or getting in a hurry and not adding oil. You've got a small correctable problem, from now on, double check everything and don't let you paws get ahead of your brain.

 

[Ant27]

Yeah hearing its a small problem does make me feel a lot better. After reading some of the horror stories on here, I feel like its not a big deal. I'm sure everything will work out.
Thanks kerf.

 

[Mountainman]

take your time Ant27

I know - that sounds like a bunch of bull
everyone wants to get up fast and ride

I couldn't make out exactly what you did to your wheel ?
remember -- most bicycle parts - can be had tomorrow morning
at the old Bicycle Shop -- usually just down the road

yes - and also noted above someplace
maybe you should get the oil in there now
that could be a big deal...

Ride That Thing - Mountainman

 

[TwoWalks]

Please tell me I'm not the only one who has messed up an hour minutes after getting an engine.

No you are not alone! I just wish I was not your company . Trying to remove the Brake arm I did not notice that I was unscrewing the axle on the opposite side. Now I can not get the thing to go back together correctly. I ended up ordering a new back wheel and got it on the bike.

I now have this "new" wheel to learn on

 

[Ant27]

Oh thank god. I remember last week I thought, "there is no way I can wait a WHOLE week."
Before I knew it my engine was here. Now I'm thinking, "there is NO WAY i can wait a whole day to go to the bike shop." hahaha I know that time will arrive soon. But the hours tomorrow at school will definitely be agonizing.

In the mean time... can anyone give me a ballpark range on a new coaster tire?

 

[kerf]

Ok, here's the story, about 50 years ago I ride my bike to the filling station. Borrowed some tools and took my rear wheel apart, did it just to see what was inside. I took me about three hours to get it back together but I did it. Wish I could say this was an isolated incident but it has been a reoccurring pattern in my life. Point is, you can fix what you did, maybe get help from the local bike shop or just tough it out yourself.

See the bike, be, be the bike Ant, be the bike.

 

[JE]

Look on line for a Exploded view of the hub. What brand is the hub. Sheldon browns web site might have it. sheldonbrown.com

 

[Ant27]

See the bike, be, be the bike Ant, be the bike.

LMFAO.
alright master. I will prove myself.
The ring is seriously shot though but next time
I am DEFINITELY thinking of your wisdom kerf.

 

[Mountainman]

did it just to see what was inside. I took me about three hours to get it back together but I did it.

See the bike, be, be the bike Ant, be the bike.

yes - one time my brother took dads lawn mover all apart
made a homemade go-cart

dad was wissed
told my brother "get that mower back"

my brother did it
today my brother owns a large roofing factory in Alabama
the large equipment inside -- custom built by my brother

bottom line --
don't get to mad at these little ones
who wish to take things apart...

ride that thing MM