Cruiser Construction

Ravenshurst · #1 (**permalink**) 10-16-2008, 02:35 AM

I got an aluminum APC frame about 10 days ago and started painting. I have already ordered an engine, and today I picked up some fenders & rims. I guess I am in, but since this is my first MB don't expect too much...except a lot of questions

**Bikeguy Joe** · #2 (**permalink**) 10-16-2008, 07:15 AM

Fire away!

Photos?

Dan · #3 (**permalink**) 10-16-2008, 09:16 PM

Great Raven. Gets even more fun.

Easy Rider · #4 (**permalink**) 10-16-2008, 10:54 PM

Welcome aboard Ravenshurst! These guys here are the best when it comes to answering questions. Hopefully we can answer all of them. So what have you decided on for a motor?
Have fun and post lots of pics!

Saddletramp1200 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-16-2008, 11:55 PM

I'm so small. I have had a laptop with a webcam for almost a month and didnt even know it was there. I have the webcam almost figured out. (burp) and , Oh yea a web cam. How do I up link photos to this website? Belch! xcuse me, good pizza! Step by Step would be great. I think I can print the way to do it. Thaks Guys.

Ravenshurst · #6 (**permalink**) 10-18-2008, 01:18 AM

I am buying a 80cc (76 or so???) chengine from one of the guys in this forum. No picks yet as my camera decided to go on strike, but I will get a few up asap. I have already started painting, so you can't get true step-by-step pics of the construction, but I will do the best I can. I think I need to stop surfing pix of motored bikes, though. Every time I see a different picture, this project gets more expensive, lol

Dan · #7 (**permalink**) 10-18-2008, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ravenshurst

I am buying a 80cc (76 or so???) chengine from one of the guys in this forum. No picks yet as my camera decided to go on strike, but I will get a few up asap. I have already started painting, so you can't get true step-by-step pics of the construction, but I will do the best I can. I think I need to stop surfing pix of motored bikes, though. Every time I see a different picture, this project gets more expensive, lol

LOL, ayup. Sure does Ravenshurst. But beats golf.

Ravenshurst · #8 (**permalink**) 10-23-2008, 09:35 PM

I Shot what will prolly be the last coat of color on the frame today. Krylon "Banner Red". The front fender still needs a few more coats. I am wet-sanding every coat w/ 1000 grit b4 shooting the next coat. I pin striped the chain guard today. My next day off I will clear coat the frame & chainguard, & put another coat of red on the front fender. The rear fender is for a coaster brake, & doesn't have the indents for the v-brakes, so I haven't even primed it yet. I am hoping I can extend the mounting bolts for the rear brake pads enough that I can contact the rim w/out hitting the rear fender. Any advice on this? The rims came off of a 3-speed, so I bought a new freewheel rear sprocket and slapped that on the rear fender. I guess that's about it for now, updates will follow when I have something new to report.

Gonzo

Dan · #9 (**permalink**) 10-24-2008, 08:52 AM

For the fenders, I have not done it myself but have seen some real nice dremel work. Looked factory made.

I looked around for larger brakes, but I don't think this would would clear and they are expensive. Look at "big Mouth"

Hope it helps; Rivendell Bicycle Works: Brakes

Ravenshurst · #10 (**permalink**) 10-24-2008, 11:03 AM

"expensive"....yeah, I guess so. The dremel tool is a possibility. I can't do any kind of body work, so I am trying to avoid metal surgery if possible. To be honest, I coluld go buy a brand new fender if I have to, but part of the enjoyment, for me, is building/modifying/making do with used and/or scrounged parts. So far the only new item I have purchased, not counting paint of course, is the freewheel. I will need new tires & tubes of course, but I don't think I want to spend $53.00 on brakes.

Thanks a lot, Dan. I appreciate the advice on the dremel.

Gonzo