Update on all issues with the bike
Well, finally all is good in the world!
I really love my bike. Here's a recent pic of the "Dog".
I just did a little inventory of estimated prices of what I have invested, and here's my list as best I can remember:
Motor Kit: $175 $175.00
Bike: $100 $100.00
Front cargo bag: $20 $20.00
Light: $20 $20.00
Upgraded Seat: $20 $20.00
Upgraded Kevlar Tires: $35 $35.00
No-More-Flats solid front tube: $20 $20.00
Heavy Duty Slime Tube (rear): $15 $15.00
Rear Rack: $35 $35.00
Rear Cargo Bag: $20 $20.00
pulley:$15 $15.00
speedometer: $20 $20.00
Upgrades Clutch Handle: $20 $20.00
Upgraded Handle for steering wheel: $10 $10.00
Tire Pump: $20 $20.00
Kickstand $25.00
Front Forks $52.00
Sprocket 40t $30.00
TOTAL: $652.00 as of 6/5/08
The last 2 items are in transit...can't wait.
The only other thing I want to change are my bags...the front one sucks. I want one from eBay I keep looking at for the rear, with the side bags as foldouts from the main bag if needed. Move the current one on the back with my tools back to the front. Also changed back to the Schwinn light...the cheapo stopped working, although it was good light.
I am really happy with this bike and the upgrades I put into it. I'm pretty much done, and I'm going to just enjoy it. 25mph is about the max speed I'll take it, and that's just fine!
Since my flats problems have been solved, I'm estimating savings in gas of over $200 already!