Been watching other builds while I am accumulating parts and knowledge for my other build.
In the process picked up a AMF Roadmaster moped engine off Ebay for $30.00 and wanted to play with it. It's a 2 stroke 49cc and is made by McCulloch (BHE 900) in the late 70's. Has two magnetos and a alternator to generate electricity for a headlight, horn, stop lamp and tail lamp on the original moped. Engine also has a compression release valve.
Put on a new ignition system, spark plug, carburetor, carburetor return spring and stator. Wasn't getting spark by turning the flywheel with my cordless drill, so it was suggested to mount the engine and pedal the bike to check for spark. That's where I am at this point. The mounting system is preliminary. I plan on using a scissor lift system on both mounts. Metal was what I had lying around.
The bike is a 80's Schwinn that I bought several years ago for $40 and had in storage. I know the knobby tires are not ideal for a friction drive, but that's what was on the bike - the still hold air after all this time! I'll definitely upgrade the tires.
http://motorbicycling.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47078&stc=1&d=1334522697
http://motorbicycling.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47079&stc=1&d=1334522752
Still a work-in-progress. Need a fuel tank, clutch level for lift system, and throttle.
Chris
AKA: BigBlue
In the process picked up a AMF Roadmaster moped engine off Ebay for $30.00 and wanted to play with it. It's a 2 stroke 49cc and is made by McCulloch (BHE 900) in the late 70's. Has two magnetos and a alternator to generate electricity for a headlight, horn, stop lamp and tail lamp on the original moped. Engine also has a compression release valve.
Put on a new ignition system, spark plug, carburetor, carburetor return spring and stator. Wasn't getting spark by turning the flywheel with my cordless drill, so it was suggested to mount the engine and pedal the bike to check for spark. That's where I am at this point. The mounting system is preliminary. I plan on using a scissor lift system on both mounts. Metal was what I had lying around.
The bike is a 80's Schwinn that I bought several years ago for $40 and had in storage. I know the knobby tires are not ideal for a friction drive, but that's what was on the bike - the still hold air after all this time! I'll definitely upgrade the tires.
http://motorbicycling.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47078&stc=1&d=1334522697
http://motorbicycling.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47079&stc=1&d=1334522752
Still a work-in-progress. Need a fuel tank, clutch level for lift system, and throttle.
Chris
AKA: BigBlue
