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Napa, CA, Wine Country "80cc"
Discussion at Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum in the Introduce Yourself forum. Yeah, I know they're not really 80cc.
I got my kit last week from Powerking, and mounted it on ...  | | 
08-31-2008, 10:56 PM
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| |  Napa, CA, Wine Country "80cc"
Yeah, I know they're not really 80cc.
I got my kit last week from Powerking, and mounted it on a Giant mountain bike....and so far, I love it. Some of the nuts/parts are pretty lightweight, and one was not threaded, but overall easy to install. Took 3 hours. Kit should come with zip ties!
I just got back from a 70 mile test ride through the hills of Wine Country. Grades were steep between Pope Valley and Angwin, so I had to peddle a couple of times, but not so hard as to break a sweat.
I love my motorized bicycle and ride it every day. My friends all love it so much I am building 5 more this week.
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09-01-2008, 01:15 AM
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| | Re: Napa, CA, Wine Country "80cc"
Welcome to the forum, glad you joined us   |
09-01-2008, 06:30 AM
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| | Re: Napa, CA, Wine Country "80cc"
Welcome aboard Sgt. Post some pic's when you can. |
09-01-2008, 08:48 AM
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| | Re: Napa, CA, Wine Country "80cc"
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Originally Posted by SgtNorthcutt  Yeah, I know they're not really 80cc.
I got my kit last week from Powerking, and mounted it on a Giant mountain bike....and so far, I love it. Some of the nuts/parts are pretty lightweight, and one was not threaded, but overall easy to install. Took 3 hours. Kit should come with zip ties! | Hello and Welcome from the Foothills behind Modesto 
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09-01-2008, 01:18 PM
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| | Re: Napa, CA, Wine Country "80cc"
Hey Sarg, Glad you joined us 
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09-02-2008, 07:15 AM
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| | Re: Napa, CA, Wine Country "80cc"
Glad to be here. Trying to learn as much as I can here. I have 5 bikes to build this week. People keeps asking me to "build then one too!" I'll bet you I build 20 bikes in September.
2 people flagged me down today and ordered one right on the spot. We'll see what happens.
I just got a Schwinn Point Beach today for a friend and I'm building that one tomorrow. Mounting it should be interesting.
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PK-80 Powerking Limited motor, 26" single-speed Schwinn Del Mar with rear coaster brakes only (not recommended)
Top Speed: Unknown
PK-80 Powerking Limited motor, 26" 7-Speed Schwinn "Point Beach" Cruiser
Top Speed: 34
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09-02-2008, 08:33 AM
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| | Re: Napa, CA, Wine Country "80cc"
here's a pic of my bike.
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PK-80 Powerking Limited motor, 26" single-speed Schwinn Del Mar with rear coaster brakes only (not recommended)
Top Speed: Unknown
PK-80 Powerking Limited motor, 26" 7-Speed Schwinn "Point Beach" Cruiser
Top Speed: 34
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09-02-2008, 05:40 PM
| | Master Motorized Bicycle Builder | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cropwell Alabama
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| | Re: Napa, CA, Wine Country "80cc"
Very nice bike! Sounds like your into bike building full time. What a lucky guy!!!!  Keep up the great work and keep the pic's coming. I love seeing all the different styles. Later.  |
09-02-2008, 07:40 PM
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| | Re: Napa, CA, Wine Country "80cc"
That rocks Sarg.! If I was not looking at mine I would be gettin nervous!
There almost identical. And I have GOOD Taste. At least the neighbors dog thinks so. Wonder if he's still seeing them wierd colors?
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09-03-2008, 12:22 AM
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| | Re: Napa, CA, Wine Country "80cc"
You know, originally I was going to build a beach cruiser, but I'm glad I built the Giant. A mountain bike is really cut out for the abuse.
I am building a cruiser or two this week, but I don't think I would dare take them the places my Giant will go!
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PK-80 Powerking Limited motor, 26" single-speed Schwinn Del Mar with rear coaster brakes only (not recommended)
Top Speed: Unknown
PK-80 Powerking Limited motor, 26" 7-Speed Schwinn "Point Beach" Cruiser
Top Speed: 34
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