My first build

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flbikejunkie

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She's all done and thanks for all the information posted to get me to this point. On my second tank of gas for the break in of the engine, a F80 from That's Dax. I live in Florida flatlands and have a 36 tooth sprocket. The bike is a Schwinn Swindler beach cruiser. I have added C caliper brakes front and back. Needed to change the pads to get real stopping power. The ones that came from Amazon were terrible.

 

Dave31

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Good looking ride flbikejunkie

 

bluegoatwoods

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It is a good looking bike, isn't it?

I was thinking of urging you to tighten up that engine drive chain. But I'll bet that was just a quick photo and you've already done this.

Ride safe and have fun.

 

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flbikejunkie

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Thanks and yes it's tight

 

Agreen

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Very cool looking!

What's with putting the caliper in front of the seat stays? Not saying it's wrong, I've just never seen it like that before.

 

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flbikejunkie

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Pads don't reach the rims if the caliper is behind the seat stays.

 

Sidewinder Jerry

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I hope where you ride locally isn't too strict. Florida has RS-68.

http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=55629

 

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flbikejunkie

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So far I have not been stopped by the police. I did see this information before on Florida. I haven't decided if I will go through the registration process. I am primarily riding on weekends and fairly close to home on quiet streets.

 

xseler

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Agreen said:

Very cool looking!

What's with putting the caliper in front of the seat stays? Not saying it's wrong, I've just never seen it like that before.

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flbikejunkie said:

Pads don't reach the rims if the caliper is behind the seat stays.

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I had to do my Huffy this way also --- the hole in the frame connector was drilled in such a way that this was necessary. Seems to work just fine.

And yes, that's a great look'n ride!!

 

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flbikejunkie

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Re: Update

I moved my Dax engine over to my Skyhawk build and got a 49cc ebay special for the Swindler. Picked the black motor to match the frame. Not as much power but way smoother, almost no vibration. I also flipped the handlebars upright for more comfort. I am happy with the way she looks and rides.