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08-23-2008, 11:01 PM
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Motorized Bicycle Newbie
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Join Date: Aug 2008
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Just like the name says...
OK, SoCal old guy here. Been building Harleys and cars for decades and now my adult son and I are playing with motorized bicycles. Did one to see how they ride, building a second for my son to use as a daily rider. Also have a project bike that will have a vintage feel but that's going to take some time and fabrication. Here's a shot of the first one we did. Pretty basic but with a 49cc it hauls my rather large 280 pound butt down the road at 30 MPH+ with no problem.
That's all for now. Thanks for reading.
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Last edited by Too Many Projects; 08-23-2008 at 11:09 PM.
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08-23-2008, 11:07 PM
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Motorized Bicycle Elite Member
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Shelby MI
Posts: 572
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Re: Just like the name says...
Hi TMP welcome to the group. Nice bike you've got there. Enjoy the ride...Kelly
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08-23-2008, 11:15 PM
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Super Moderator
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 8,973
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Re: Just like the name says...
Welcome to the forum, glad you joined us
Very nice MB, great work I like it
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08-24-2008, 12:06 AM
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Motorized Bicycle Elite Member
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Deep in the American South
Posts: 353
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Re: Just like the name says...
keep those pictures coming of your next builds. sounds like you've got the skills to do some cool bikes!
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08-24-2008, 12:15 AM
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Custom MB Buiilder
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 1,237
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Re: Just like the name says...
Welcome to our world! Glad you found us. I ain't saying how old I am But the mere thought of an electric starter on a Harley brought laughs and More laughs. Never Happen. Yea Right, You kick the thing and hope the spark is right!
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08-24-2008, 12:42 AM
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Motorized Bicycle Newbie
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 4
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Re: Just like the name says...
I have a 1947 Knucklehead that I'm going through for the first time in thirty years (I'm a procrastin...), a 1950 Harley 45 Solo, a 1966 Harley trike, a 1956 Harley 165 Hummer and a 1977 Yamaha XS1100 that tried to kill me (it's the Christine of motorcycles). The long term motorized bike project will be going in the direction of a pre-twenties Harley. Back when they had pedals too. Gonna have to fabricate a front end and a gas tank and probably a bunch of small stuff. But it should be fun. Anyway, thanks all for the welcome. You'll find, like most do, the biggest problem is getting me to shut up.
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08-24-2008, 01:05 AM
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Custom MB Buiilder
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Houston, Texas
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Re: Just like the name says...
If ya bought plates & Ins. for all of em' Calli would not be in debt  for a little while!
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08-24-2008, 07:42 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Pampa, Texas
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Re: Just like the name says...
Welcome to the forum. That is a nice looking bike. I've always been partial to the cruisers. Glad you joined us........................
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