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az cra-z
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Still tinkering with the chain line, want to make sure it's RIGHT before I risk my neck. In-progress pics at my Flickr site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8564616@N02/
drimpact
Member
Welcome to MBc. The AZ group is growing
I can't wait for a ride. But lets wait till the temp drops below tire melting stages. Might be time for a northern AZ mountain ride.
I can't wait for a ride. But lets wait till the temp drops below tire melting stages. Might be time for a northern AZ mountain ride.
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quay1962
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hi
welcome to MBc az cra z! good luck and happy motoring!
welcome to MBc az cra z! good luck and happy motoring!
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davidsis
Guest
MX5
I see you have a mx 5. How do you like it?
I see you have a mx 5. How do you like it?
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grakker
Guest
drimpact said:
Just got back from visiting an old friend in Prescott. Not too bad up in the mountains, but I don't see how you do it in the lower desert. My AC could barely handle the heat. And that was at 5-7pm. Damn.
Northern AZ is right. Just adjust your carburetors.
azbill
Active Member
agreed...at 110 it feels like the hairs on your arms are being singed ,
but I like to get a little ride in, most days 8)
, but I like to get a little ride in, most days 8)
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az cra-z
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Question answered and a sneek peek
Well, it's currently sitting in a box in my kitchen, the motor mount broke when I tried to put it on a different bike (any offers?). It worked pretty well, but was never reliable enough to go to work or anything. Usually had to put a squirt of primer into the spark hole as the carb was very prone to flooding. Also, I wasn't too happy to change the tire every 400-500 miles, and the rubber that got scrubbed off made quite a mess of everything. I don't have any place outside to park it and didn't really like that "2-stroke" smell in the house, even though I ran the carb dry before bringing it in (even drained the bowl).
The trike on my Flickr site has electric motors (those silver cylinders flanking the front wheel). Still have this setup, just waiting for batteries to get light and cheap :???: Got it off ebay, it was called the "Sunward Bike Booster" and was meant to go on the back wheel (of a two-wheeler).
So, here's a low-res pic of the terrible tandem. Still working on chainline issues.
Well, it's currently sitting in a box in my kitchen, the motor mount broke when I tried to put it on a different bike (any offers?). It worked pretty well, but was never reliable enough to go to work or anything. Usually had to put a squirt of primer into the spark hole as the carb was very prone to flooding. Also, I wasn't too happy to change the tire every 400-500 miles, and the rubber that got scrubbed off made quite a mess of everything. I don't have any place outside to park it and didn't really like that "2-stroke" smell in the house, even though I ran the carb dry before bringing it in (even drained the bowl).
The trike on my Flickr site has electric motors (those silver cylinders flanking the front wheel). Still have this setup, just waiting for batteries to get light and cheap :???: Got it off ebay, it was called the "Sunward Bike Booster" and was meant to go on the back wheel (of a two-wheeler).
So, here's a low-res pic of the terrible tandem. Still working on chainline issues.
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custom_tecumseh
Guest
Wow! I recognize the torque-a-verter, but what size engine is that? That things gotta be 5hp or more!
Unless you've got a 50tooth or over sprocket your tandem may be capable of highway speeds...
Unless you've got a 50tooth or over sprocket your tandem may be capable of highway speeds...
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go you good thing
Guest
That is a great idea. Sure fixes the problem of where to put the motor.
Looks like a drag bike and I bet with that donk you smoke it up on the line
This has got me thinking about doing one myself so I'll be looking out for a tendem now that previously I would not have thought about
Looks like a drag bike and I bet with that donk you smoke it up on the line
This has got me thinking about doing one myself so I'll be looking out for a tendem now that previously I would not have thought about
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az cra-z
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yep 'ers
Yeah, I plan to be going at least 15-20 before I even bring the motor online. I really want to keep the left hand freewheel, though (Staton wheel), anyone ever try to weld a big sprocket onto a freewheel??
The engine was made by Lifan (BIG Chinese motor manufacturer), claims to be 163 cc and 5.5 HP, but the 6.5 HP version looks exactly the same! Wanna bet there's a restrictor plate in the carb as the only difference?!