Newb in motorized bicycle

[vwron65]

Ron here from Delaware..just started building my project bike..it's a huffy cruiser cranbrook from Walmart for $75.00.. not a bad deal. This site did helped me out alot. i will post some pictures as soon as i find out how to post pictures here. i also seen a lot of cranbrook builders here.

[Dave31]

Welcome to the forum glad you joined us.

You will not be able to post any outside links until you have 3 post..http://motorbicycling.com/f14/new-me...out-14785.html

But you can still post photos using...http://motorbicycling.com/f30/how-po...ures-7572.html

After three post you can use something like...

http://motorbicycling.com/f15/how-re...ket-13551.html

http://motorbicycling.com/f15/how-re...asa-13741.html

[Goat Herder]

Welcome to the forum biker!

[vwron65]

thanks guys.. this forum have alot info for newb like me. i'm glad i found it.

[KCvale]

You will face some challenges with the Cranbrook, but it can be made to work.
My first build was a Cranny, I learned a lot.
Just keep in mind that a $75 bike will start showing it's quality issues soon is all.
It is certainly a pretty bike to get your feet wet with however, and you will learn a lot from it.

Just some tips...

If you use the Extended Mounting Kit you can give the front tube a little squeeze with channel locks to get the studs buy like this.



That is corded tire sidewall in between the gap, but all that really matters is the stud on the right passes by, that will keep your motor from twisting left.

Another issue will be the spoke mount sprocket.



All I did was just flip the sprocket over and not use the sprocket side rubber.
It lines up and runs for awhile, a few hundred miles anyway.

Welcome and best of luck on your new build, you picked a challenging bike to start with.
If you have questions try the Search here on 'Cranbrook' as you are far from the first ;-}

[vwron65]

Well, i finished the bike and i am ready to test this beast tomorrow. I hope everything goes to plan. This bike is my prototype for my new found hobby. Thanks for all the support.

[kipharley]

Good Luck.Keep us posted!

[vwron65]

I took it for a run and i know i'm gonna have to adjust the carb. It keeps cutting off when i try to open it up. I also noticed that the carb has this little tube and is it suppose to have fuel dripping out of it?

[vwron65]

Well, i am happy with my set up for now. I think an improvement in the near future is a must. I'll just take it little by little.

[kipharley]

Sounds like you have an air leak around the intake.that's could be why it cuts out when you give it some.Tube on the carb?could you explain that better? Kip