Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum - Pre-Motorized Bicycle Information. http://motorbicycling.com en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:42:58 GMT vBulletin 60 http://motorbicycling.com/images/styles/silverblue/misc/rss.jpg Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum - Pre-Motorized Bicycle Information. http://motorbicycling.com <![CDATA[a link to almost everything you'll ever need to know about bikes]]> http://motorbicycling.com/f31/link-almost-everything-youll-ever-need-12771.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:59:39 GMT Jobst Brandt-Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Bicycles and Bicycling (FAQ)

here's a link to the best bicycle info site i've ever found. i've used it countless times, and even if you think you know everything about bicycles, you probably don't. but if you do, there's still some good reading.

not everything's written in stone, and i don't agree with all of it, but it covers the basics of bicycles and how they work, how they don't work, and a bunch of answers to weird questions. ]]> Pre-Motorized Bicycle Information. bairdco http://motorbicycling.com/f31/link-almost-everything-youll-ever-need-12771.html Need for custom motor mount for a * Nirve B1 * http://motorbicycling.com/f31/need-custom-motor-mount-nirve-b1-12740.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:49:03 GMT Hey all y'alls,
After debating on my previous post of the Polaris IQ Cruiser I decided......no.....I'd rather splurge a tad and get a well known bike....a Nirve.....what I was wondering is though....will it accept a stock motor mounting apparatus or am I going to have to purchase an after market kit ?...The Nirve itself is kinda pricey and I'm just trying to keep my expenses down . ...any feedback is much obliged y'alls and I appreciate everyone here......


Thanks,
Salty.shft.
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]]> Pre-Motorized Bicycle Information. Salty Gator http://motorbicycling.com/f31/need-custom-motor-mount-nirve-b1-12740.html Polaris IQ Cruiser http://motorbicycling.com/f31/polaris-iq-cruiser-12650.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:02:19 GMT Hi everyone,
Below is a snap of a Polaris IQ cruiser which to me looks like a feasible build....the motor will be tight but my fist build was tight as well so I know how to get'R'done....also I found a perfect tank that'll fit between the top two bars....a` VERY cool tank..but if that tank doesn't fit I can always use the one included with the kit...so let me know anyone if you think it's worth my time....much obliged folks ! :)

Thanks,
Salty.shft.
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]]> Pre-Motorized Bicycle Information. Salty Gator http://motorbicycling.com/f31/polaris-iq-cruiser-12650.html Choosing between two bikes... http://motorbicycling.com/f31/choosing-between-two-bikes-12613.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:03:58 GMT amazon.c0m/Pacific-Capeland-Cruiser-26-Inch-Wheels/dp/B001IANT1I

amazon.c0m/Tony-Huckjam-Mountain-26-Inch-Wheels/dp/B00141HO3A
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I will be installing an 80 cc jet stealth engine (the one with the slant head), also I will be driving the bike in the city alot, but it will occasionally go off-road.
These are the two bikes, I realize that with the cruiser I'd probably want to install a front brake due to its having only a rear coaster. I think they are roughly the same weight and both are steel frame. I like the cruiser look better and feel like it would be more comfortable, but I think the MTB will be a little more sturdy and provide more braking power.

What do you think, assuming I can get the bikes at the same price? ]]> Pre-Motorized Bicycle Information. 501337 http://motorbicycling.com/f31/choosing-between-two-bikes-12613.html Huffy Crankhook? http://motorbicycling.com/f31/huffy-crankhook-12519.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:33:04 GMT I've been toying around with the idea of building my first motorized bicycle and I'm trying not to invest too much money up front. I was curious if anyone had any experience with a 'Huffy 26" Men's Huffy Cranbrook Fashion Cruiser.' I can pick one up at Walmart for less than $90 and I'm looking at starting with a 49cc engine kit to start. Would this bike work? Or can someone else suggest something fairly cheap that'd make a good first start?

Thank you. ]]> Pre-Motorized Bicycle Information. TheJones http://motorbicycling.com/f31/huffy-crankhook-12519.html New build http://motorbicycling.com/f31/new-build-12410.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:32:20 GMT My buddy ordered a Grubee Skyhawk 80cc Motor kit and wants me to put it on his lowrider frame. I only have one build under my belt, so I am somewhat a noob. His frame doesn't look much different than mine other than it is lower. I was thinking of using the front bracket that comes with the kit and drilling through the front tube. Please let me know what you think. ]]> Pre-Motorized Bicycle Information. rkorson4209 http://motorbicycling.com/f31/new-build-12410.html