Debating btween 2 frames-opinions please

watch Craigslist for a bike that already has suspension forks but other problems. If your patient you should be able to find a bike you can take the forks from for $30-$50. You get other stuff to save and a new suspension fork cost $150 - $850. You will want one with short (80mm) travel. Frames for long travel (100mm) have more rake. If the bike came with a non-suspension fork you want a cheaper short travel fork.

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Hey all.

I've been busy with school/other stuff and the motorizing project sat for a while until yesterday. Completed step one yesterday--putting the sprocket on the wheel. It's kind of a bitc* getting them to not overlap! Just did step two--mounting the engine. Decided on the blue iguana bike since the standard mount fits it, whereas the green bike's tubes are fatter. That's all for today though, because I have to buy a grinder tomorrow since there are pesky water bottle screw lumps to grind down. Would post a picture of what's done so far but the camera disappeared! Oh wait! there it is! pictures in one minute.

I might need some pointers on the next steps. The instructions are kind of vague for me, because I'm not experienced with car stuff/engine stuff. The kit is from thatsdax and I'm using instructions from that site. Does anyone have a link to more detailed instructions --pictures are a big +.

Thanks,
Amanda

Well TBH - gettin' the sprocket on the wheel and centered is prolly the biggest pain in the *** part of the build, everythin' else is far easier in comparison

Do you have any specific questions? We're more than happy to help

Amanda,
I have to concur with everyone that the worst is fitting the sprocket assembly correct...and a it is !..like BA says everything else is pretty straight forward....again patience is a virtue....it took me two tries and some skin of my knuckles but in the end,well worth it !.....Good Luck !


Laters,
Salty

Remember when you go get your grinder to get a couple 5mm set screws. After you grind down the bottle boss. Put some Locktite on the set screw and screw it in till it's flush. It's important to seal those holes up. Otherwise they will slowly collect water and gunk and drain down into the bottom bracket ruining your pedal shaft bearings. I just rebuilt my bike with a old GT frame I got off craigslist. I picked it up for $20 bucks. They had given up on it cause the bottom bracket bearings were ruined. They had rusted so badly that you couldn't unscrew the bearing cups. I had to weld a big nut to each of them and use a 1/2" air impact to get them out. All because they had removed those bottle bracket screws and water got in there. Just a tip to keep you going once it's running. Good Luck

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Junster,
I have heard of that as well......What I don't understand is WHY the bike manufacturers even do this....there are multiple other ways to mount a water bottle......I've seen folks use a velcro fastener and NEVER have an issue with the bottle falling off....HEY !.....velcro is AWESOME !....almost as good as duct tape ! . hahahahaha....



Laters,
Salty

That green frame looks alot taller than the blue one, ? is what will fit her also.

Joe,
Check out how TIGHT my kit is ....never had an issue with it ....almost 1000 miles so far...I always thought tight was good....


Thanks,
Salty

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Amanda,
Either one of those frames is applicable....sure as **** more room than I had on my first build....and as everyone else has stated....don't use hammered forks.....they're fun to beat on but your life may depend on them NOT being beat on....hums..... * If I had a Hammer *........



Laters,
Salty

Lol after doing my last build,depending on how much time, and alot of dremel effort, you can make those motors fit really tight areas. And like barely awake said they look like they fit more. But let me tell ya, the smaller the bike the more of a pain to do simple things, like even changing the plug,lol. heres some pics.