Hm what do you think of this ride?

AaronF · #1 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 11:52 PM

Well what do you think of this low rider (see attachments below) Does it look like a good build with a added engine? Not sure of the dimensions but i think it will fit..Any input would be appreciated,Thanks!

Creative Engineering · #2 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 12:04 AM

Aaron,

I'm fairly certain the engine will not fit based on the photos. It looks like it would be a perfect frame to nest the engine in...but it doesn't look like there is enough room up top?

Jim

**fairracing31** · #3 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 12:16 AM

Try this AaronF....

http://www.gasbikeshop.com/downloads...e-template.jpg

Print it out and make sure you have 6" where it says, use it as a template.

AaronF · #4 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 01:02 AM

Good idea,just don't have a printer hooked up mine needs a power supply.Does anyone off hand know the dimensions that is needed for a proper fit?Thanks

GearNut · #5 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 02:16 AM

I got this off of one of the vendor sites:
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wildemere · #6 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 09:31 AM

Can be done but not much of a ride.

Twitchy steering, poor brakes and harsh over the bumps.

But a real head turner. More show than go.

A 36t sprocket works OK on a 20"wheel.

AaronF · #7 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 10:22 AM

I mainly would want it for just cruising around town,i take it very easy over bumps as the damage to wheels is not worth paying out for..The rims on the low rider are 144 spoke rims witch seems to me it would be pretty hard mounting the sprocket.He is selling it for $115 if i were to decide to buy it,what do you think?Thanks for the input

Venice Motor Bikes · #8 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 10:42 AM

I've seen engines on Sting Ray style bikes before. It takes a lot of mods to get the engine in!

It's also very hard to get a sprocket on a 144 spoke wheel!!! You have to remove spokes from the other side to gain access to the hub, & put them back in when you're done bolting on the sprocket.

**Bikeguy Joe** · #9 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 12:16 PM

I would run away screaming.
Not a good candidate for a motorized bike, especially if it's the first one you are building.

wheelbender6 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 12:22 PM

I agree with wildemere. It will look great, but ride uncomfortably and be a pill to install. If you plan to take 20 mile trips on it, get a beach cruiser or steel MTB.
Then again, it will look great living the motorized low life.