Orientation Question

crzyolphart · #1 08-21-2009, 03:56 PM

Does it make a difference, regarding the forward
angle of these engines? I'm thinking of going to
a woman's bike due to the fact that 1. I like the
looks of a more exposed engine and 2. The tank
will be further cantilevered rearward which (hopefully)
will solve the fuel flow from the left side at low level
& It'll stop the leaky cap problem that seems to occur
when these tanks are full.

Rob

dvddtz · #2 08-21-2009, 06:00 PM

As far as I know,you can mount the thing upside down,as long as the carb is upright and level.

Cabinfever1977 · #3 08-21-2009, 09:00 PM

yep,what he said.

crzyolphart · #4 08-22-2009, 08:14 AM

THANKS ALL!
I've been finding LOTS of super nice classic ladies cruisers
around here for pennies on the dollar! (Detoilet / Murder City)
No; I don't live there. (WAY North) I'll post pics of what I
come up with.

Rob

Venice Motor Bikes · #5 08-22-2009, 10:11 AM

I think a girls frame might be less sturdy than a regular frame.
Have you ever seen a old girls Sting Ray that some kid was using for jumping? Where the two front tubes are almost touching from the frame bending!

crzyolphart · #6 08-22-2009, 11:51 AM

Hey VENICE BOY!
Like my moniker says; I am a Crazy Ol' Fart, but, I'm not that crazy.
I really doubt I'll be doing any jumping with it. I really just use these
as a more entertaining form of transportation and something to fill my
time with something more productive than emptying cans of Budweiser.
I DO, on occasion "open them up", but, usually just putter along, soaking
up sunshine & fresh air. Thanks much, though, for the "heads up".

Rob