btolman
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Newbie here. 1st build. Not my first bike, but my first motorized bike. And thank you to all of you I have some great tips and resources already. Seriously. I loved looking through the search tools.
Yes, I have named the bike already. Its a bad sign, I know.
Anyway. Rather than take my existing "Track-like" or mountain bikes, I found a great deal on a Kent "Fixe". Which is fine, I like the color and the standard rims. I know, its cheap trash. But perfect for a cheap, "zero fabrication" bike I want to build.
The bike and the "small engine" lend itself to recreating the look of an "ye olde timey" motorbike. I can find the parts and have learned a lot about buying the motor and the stuff I will need to get and do to get a kit working well. Really, just changing the handle bars will do most of it. Don't worry, I have my eye on a different gas tank. Those little peanut tanks are not my jam.
But I want a springer front fork. So, I'm looking for information on springer front ends for this bike. So has anyone had any experience with these inexpensive springers I see on ebay and amazon?
Also, I have seen the tanks sold by Sportsman Flyer and they don't seem to have anything for a straight, single top bar. I am thinking of using a seat-mounted tank. Anyone have experience with them?
If this is not a builder forum, or place to ask these questions, let me know.
Thanks.
Yes, I have named the bike already. Its a bad sign, I know.
Anyway. Rather than take my existing "Track-like" or mountain bikes, I found a great deal on a Kent "Fixe". Which is fine, I like the color and the standard rims. I know, its cheap trash. But perfect for a cheap, "zero fabrication" bike I want to build.
The bike and the "small engine" lend itself to recreating the look of an "ye olde timey" motorbike. I can find the parts and have learned a lot about buying the motor and the stuff I will need to get and do to get a kit working well. Really, just changing the handle bars will do most of it. Don't worry, I have my eye on a different gas tank. Those little peanut tanks are not my jam.
But I want a springer front fork. So, I'm looking for information on springer front ends for this bike. So has anyone had any experience with these inexpensive springers I see on ebay and amazon?
Also, I have seen the tanks sold by Sportsman Flyer and they don't seem to have anything for a straight, single top bar. I am thinking of using a seat-mounted tank. Anyone have experience with them?
If this is not a builder forum, or place to ask these questions, let me know.
Thanks.