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chorlick

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May 17, 2011
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Hi all.

Im a new member here and im working on my first build. Ill be sure to include some pictures soon. Just to start id like to say that im building a motorbike from a Poulan Wild Thing 18" chain saw and im adding it to a schwin lakeshore bike. Currently I have two questions:

1) Why is it that no one mounts the motor over the real wheel?

2) Im sure this has been asked a number of times in the past but whats the best way to deal with the clutch bell sprocket problem? ie Mounting the two together.

Thanks!
 
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Jneff

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May 15, 2011
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i rarely see a motor mounted over the rear wheel. i'm not sure why it's not more common, but on reason i wouldn't like having a motor mounted there is because there would be no room for a cargo rack.
 
Mike B

Mike B

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Mar 23, 2011
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All the rear friction drives are over the rear wheel. Well the motor is off to the side, but the drive is over the wheel.
 
harry76

harry76

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Apr 16, 2011
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Look forward to seeing it Mike.

The reason i think a lot of people dont mount the motors on the back is looks. A motor sitting inside the frame just looks so damn good. Another reason is bikes handle better when the weight is lower to the ground.
 
cannonball2

cannonball2

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Here is my latest build. 2.5hp friction drive. Its queit smooth and powerful. It may look out of balance but you never feel it riding it. Has a bag that goes on the front carrier to carry whatever. If I have a long trip to make this is the bike of choice. I have 6 other MBs and they each have their charms, but this one is the most pleasant(and mechanically simple and reliable) of the group.
 

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