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Hello Again from Salisbury, MD
Discussion at Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum in the Introduce Yourself forum. Hello again,
I posted a Hello a week or so ago but maybe it didn't take. I have learned ...  | 
08-02-2008, 09:52 PM
|  | Motorized Bicycle Apprentice | | Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Salisbury, MD
Posts: 9
| |  Hello Again from Salisbury, MD
Hello again,
I posted a Hello a week or so ago but maybe it didn't take. I have learned much from these forums and excited to be here. Many thanks to all who have contributed their experiences. I have always wanted to put a motor on a bicycle and now I am doing it.
My project bike is a 24" Nashbar Grasshopper. I'm using a "80cc" (or what ever) engine kit. I will post some pictures of my progress.
I'd like to talk to anyone in the Salisbury, MD area who is working on motorizing bikes.
--George Richardson |
08-02-2008, 10:26 PM
| | Master Motorized Bicycle Builder | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: memphis tn
Posts: 265
| | Re: Hello Again from Salisbury, MD
hey George, welcome aboard
lookin forward to seein those pics
good luck and happy motoring
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08-02-2008, 10:38 PM
|  | Moderator | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson,Arizona
Posts: 2,957
| | Re: Hello Again from Salisbury, MD
Hello George, Welcome to the forum, glad you joined us 
I would say it did not take as well...looks like you have made only one post.  |
08-12-2008, 08:33 PM
|  | Moderator | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Shelby MI
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| | Re: Hello Again from Salisbury, MD
Welcome to the group George. Enjoy the ride...Kelly
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08-12-2008, 09:21 PM
| | Motorized Bicycle Apprentice | | Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Salisbury, MD
Posts: 9
| | Re: Hello Again from Salisbury, MD
Thanks for the very nice welcome. I have been test riding my Nashbar Grasshopper for the past week, trying to break in the engine as suggested and checking for loose bolts etc. I did find that things loosed up such as the rear sprocket nuts, the handle bars and the chain tension idler.
It has been a blast! I have an easy 4 mile commute to work that I plan on using the bike for now that I am comfortable with it.
After the first few rides with I realized a suspension fork would be nice so added one from EBay. It uses a 26 inch wheel while the rear is 24". The steering geometry didn't change much but the comfort was well worth it (especially at 15-18 mph). Also added some beefier brakes for the front.
After a few more rides I realized that a more cushioned seat and suspension seat post would be nice. It is very nice. I can negotiate the bumps in the road with more confidence.
My wife did the logo for my gas tank. I was referring to the bike as my Harley and she said "Hardly!". That's where the idea came from.
I'll try to attach some pictures.
--George |
08-13-2008, 11:10 AM
| | Moderator | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson,Arizona
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| | Re: Hello Again from Salisbury, MD
 Looking good George |
08-13-2008, 11:48 AM
| | Angry Old Fart | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tucson Arizona
Posts: 329
| | Re: Hello Again from Salisbury, MD
Nice work George. The tank is a hoot.
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