My first build on my tried and true early 90's Rockhopper with a four stroke HS. Biggest challenge was converting the sprocket to fit the 32 spoke wheel, after that the remaining build was pretty standard...fabricate, fit, fidget, and force it.
Motorized Bicycle Rockhopper, first build
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Re: MB Rockhopper, first build
Welcome to the forum! Nice build, but keep an eye on that gearbox - it's not noted for it's reliability.
Welcome to the forum! Nice build, but keep an eye on that gearbox - it's not noted for it's reliability.
Re: MB Rockhopper, first build
Where did you buy that kit from?
There is a 50 cc 4 stroke class at the next Oct 2nd race
in Apple Valley.
Great looking 4 stroke but good luck with that gearbox.
Where did you buy that kit from?
There is a 50 cc 4 stroke class at the next Oct 2nd race
in Apple Valley.
Re: MB Rockhopper, first build
I bought the kit local from BikeBerry. It is the 2011 Flying Horse 5G HS kit. Bugger on the gearbox, I was hoping a newer kit would provide a more reliable configuration...Guess I let my enthusiasm surpass my research.
The kit came with a six month warranty so I figured I was covered, my short experience to date with BikeBerry has been positive. I guess I will discover if it holds true.
I bought the kit local from BikeBerry. It is the 2011 Flying Horse 5G HS kit. Bugger on the gearbox, I was hoping a newer kit would provide a more reliable configuration...Guess I let my enthusiasm surpass my research.
The kit came with a six month warranty so I figured I was covered, my short experience to date with BikeBerry has been positive. I guess I will discover if it holds true.
Re: MB Rockhopper, first build
Well, you were both correct. Did not even make 10 miles and here is the result below, it appears that the problem started with a loose bolt in the case holding the gearbox in place.
This was after my third trial run to check kit stability and re-tighten and adjust as needed. The exhaust gasket went to pieces before I made one trip around the block. I'm calling BikeBerrry now.
Well, you were both correct. Did not even make 10 miles and here is the result below, it appears that the problem started with a loose bolt in the case holding the gearbox in place.
This was after my third trial run to check kit stability and re-tighten and adjust as needed. The exhaust gasket went to pieces before I made one trip around the block. I'm calling BikeBerrry now.
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Re: MB Rockhopper, first build
BB gave me a few directions on fixing gasket issue and said they have had no problems from this version of the hoot and its under warrenty.
Now if I could just figure a way to remove the large gear on the right in the box I might be able to get it up to speed...not budging with pulley puller.
BB gave me a few directions on fixing gasket issue and said they have had no problems from this version of the hoot and its under warrenty.
Now if I could just figure a way to remove the large gear on the right in the box I might be able to get it up to speed...not budging with pulley puller.
Re: MB Rockhopper, first build
Gear puller actually busted the gear during removal attempt, unit was damaged from original install/defect. BikeBerry covered with warrenty and I am back together and on the road.
Gear puller actually busted the gear during removal attempt, unit was damaged from original install/defect. BikeBerry covered with warrenty and I am back together and on the road.
