Hey guys, I bought a West Coast chopper off craigslist for 60 bucks with the intent of putting a Harbor Freight 79cc Motor on it. Well the motor was just built the wrong way for the bike. The rope start was in the way of the pedals no matter where you placed the motor, the motor wouldn't sit level....etc.
So discouraged and slightly angry, thinking I had waisted 60 bucks, I started playing around with a few other motors. Well, wouldn't you know it, the HuaSheng motor that EZ Motorbike uses is our kits, fit almost perfect.
I started with the mounts. I had to make some extensions to fit the long frame, out of some steal I got from Ace. Once I made my arms, I drilled and tapped the mounts to attach them. Once my arms where in place, I attached the motor mount. I had to slot the holes in the mount to let the motor sit over to the left, so I could clear the top bar. The only thing that didn't really fit was the carburetor, so I am making a manifold to hold it out to the right side. I'm using a 20" wheel on the back and a 26" on the front. I honestly think it looks just like a speedway bike.
The bike looks mean. I can't wait to get it running, which should be sometime tomorrow. I may use a 24" wheel and switch to the 20" later, just to see what kind of defence in speed I can get. I may also change the rear pulley to a larger one, and then I can tune it all in by playing with different belts.
All and all, its turned out to be WELL worth the $60 I had spent on the bike. It's almost like the bike and I where made for each other. I have Tons of pics, please check em out and let me know that you guys think of my new ride!!!!
Ill make a Video tomorrow and some pictures of the Final Project!
So discouraged and slightly angry, thinking I had waisted 60 bucks, I started playing around with a few other motors. Well, wouldn't you know it, the HuaSheng motor that EZ Motorbike uses is our kits, fit almost perfect.
I started with the mounts. I had to make some extensions to fit the long frame, out of some steal I got from Ace. Once I made my arms, I drilled and tapped the mounts to attach them. Once my arms where in place, I attached the motor mount. I had to slot the holes in the mount to let the motor sit over to the left, so I could clear the top bar. The only thing that didn't really fit was the carburetor, so I am making a manifold to hold it out to the right side. I'm using a 20" wheel on the back and a 26" on the front. I honestly think it looks just like a speedway bike.
The bike looks mean. I can't wait to get it running, which should be sometime tomorrow. I may use a 24" wheel and switch to the 20" later, just to see what kind of defence in speed I can get. I may also change the rear pulley to a larger one, and then I can tune it all in by playing with different belts.
All and all, its turned out to be WELL worth the $60 I had spent on the bike. It's almost like the bike and I where made for each other. I have Tons of pics, please check em out and let me know that you guys think of my new ride!!!!
Ill make a Video tomorrow and some pictures of the Final Project!
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