WTB-BikeBug friction drive

I need a drive wheel thingy, for a friction drive BikeBug front wheel drive. Anybody have a spare one? Know where I can get one (or two)?? Any info? Thanks!

 

oh yeah, the wheel drive "thingy"...that tells alot. you mean the friction drive wheel?

jon

 

Herrmanator8...that's not your usual style

 

yep, I meant the friction drive wheel......I thought I was clear enough when I said "the wheely thing for a .............friction drive". I don't have a part number and I'm not certain of the correct nomenclature. Anyway, I'm looking for one. Thanks

 

push the button!

Hit the ebay "Search" button at the top right of the forum pages. There's been several of these for sale just recently! Also, parts, instructions, and even rebuilt ones are available from Mike Schneider:
http://oldroads.com/d_cst_ra.asp?OQID=1621&QuestionNum=1621&RID=0

 

yaa, youre right. i was just kickin up dust for no reason. wont happen again.

but, whats a bikebug? how does it work?

jon

 

What is a Bike Bug? Is Google down again?!? :grin:

 

Bike Bug Engine,,,,,,,,,old front wheel friction drive

What is a Bike Bug? Is Google down again?!?
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~pattle/nacc/arc0394.htm
Here's a website with a definition, history, and pics.

 

Do you want the entire motor and drive or just the drive roller? Many people have modified urethane rubber skateboard wheels by enlarging the center hole to fit the driveshaft of the bikebug drive. You can vary the gear ratio by the diameter of the wheel used.

 

I'm buying this sight unseen. I was wondering if that's possible!
I was thinking that there MIGHT be some kind of a keyway arrangement to keep the drive wheel from slipping, and that might be hard to machine. I WISH I could at least see the thing, but beggars can't be choosers, and I'm getting the thing for the right price......Thanks for the input!

 

The link above, to Mike Schneider , will get you the exact part you need & any other parts or info needed later.