OCC StingRay Build

comfortableshoes · #1 10-04-2008, 08:39 PM

Yesterday my engine arrived. What a great brithday present.

I was really underwhelmed by the size of the small box. However I brought the box in and ripped it open. Pretty typical straight from the factory shipping. The outside of the box was labeled 70, the engine itself is labeled 88 and the eBay listing was for 55cc... So honestly I don't know the true size of this engine. Anyone know what all the markings mean?

Contents of the box:
Gas Tank- A few small scratches and 1 tiny dent
Chain, tensioner, cables, throttle and kill switch, petcock, CDI and plug boot
Sprocket. It's a 5 hole pattern and it won't easily fit on the rear tire of the OCC Chopper, I'll be drilling it to a new 5 or 6 hole pattern and drililng the hub. The nuts and bolts for this are missing entirely. The sprocket itself worries me a little bit too, it looks as though there are pour lines in the metal, I'll get a pic of it at some point.
Carb, about 4 inches of cheap gas line
Clutch Lever- Can we say cheap, LIke Scary cheap. That thing looks like it's going to fall apart if I sneeze on it. That will be my first upgrade.
Muffler- Also very cheap and will be upgraded soon. (Though now that I see it I'm pretty sure it will fit onto my weed whacker)
Parts bag- assorted nuts and bolts and pieces, all accounted for except the 5 nuts and bolts needed to attach the sprocket
Engine- Needs a thorough cleaning- wipe down of a yellowish coating over everything I"ve decided that I'm going to covered everything in flat black engine paint to match the bike.(Tank will also get a coat of flat black paint.)

Overall impression of the kit is good so far. We've emailed the eBay seller about the missing nuts and bolts, but I'll be picking up better ones at AutoZone anyway.

I"ve got more and better pics on my blog and soon flickr

comfortableshoes · #2 10-04-2008, 08:39 PM

some more pics

I forgot to add that the engine is going on an occ stingray chopper. I picked up a black one this summer and so far this looks good for it. I ordered Barry's mount on the recommendation of just about anyone who has used one. I ordered it last night and he's shipped it already, I should have it during the begining of next week. How sweet is that?

flipkick7 · #3 10-05-2008, 12:05 PM

what is barry's mount recomendation and how are you installing it because i just found one on craigs list for 70 bucks
i needed an new bike cause the one i first tride to instal it on had coaster brakes andd when i tightened the sprocket on it the wheel would not turn

comfortableshoes · #4 10-05-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by flipkick7

what is barry's mount recomendation and how are you installing it because i just found one on craigs list for 70 bucks
i needed an new bike cause the one i first tride to instal it on had coaster brakes andd when i tightened the sprocket on it the wheel would not turn

Barry is a seller on ebay that makes what many have called a bullet proof mount for these bikes you can find him here on ebay.

I saw another mounting technique that used the seat post for the back mount and the guy had used what looked like a piece of large steel u channel and a pipe welded to it to make a front mount. It looked like half ot the mount barry makes and sells.

The mount plus shipping is $55, but I figure I got a good deal on my engine and I want an easy install. I've already got an install going that is taking me longer than expected. Plus everything that I've read about this mount says that it is the best of all the mounts out there.

$70 is a pretty good deal. I paid $65 for one of mine and $75 for the other. Recently all that I've seen on Craigslist have been in the $100 range.

comfortableshoes · #5 10-05-2008, 08:53 PM

Talk about great customer service. My significant other bought me the engine kit of my birthday. When I was unpacking it I noticed that it was missing the nuts and bolts to attach the sprocket to the bike. I had C email LiveFastMotors through eBay about it. It turns out that the kit we bought didn't come with nuts and bolts for the sprocket. OKay, so I went and bought the nuts and bolts at home cheapo. He offered to send them for free we just had to pay for shipping.

Then we got another email from him on eBay offering a new 9 hole sprocket, mounting hardware and nuts and bolts at a deeply discounted price.

All this though we bought his bargain basement kit on eBay for dirt cheap money. I can say this, if the engine runs half as well as his excellent customer service I'll be back for all the parts I need for future builds. I'm very impressed with the service.

comfortableshoes · #6 10-06-2008, 04:27 PM

I got barry's mount in the mail today!!!! Talk about fast shipping! I ordered it on Friday and received it today! The thing looks tough as nails. Solid steel, painted flat black, really good welds and all the hardware included. Pricey at $55 with shipping but well worth it if my build goes easier.

Exciting. I'm changing out of my work clothes and headed out to the garage, I'll snap a few pics of it and get it mounted up tonight. WOW! I didnt' think I'd have it until Wednesday at the earliest!

deacon · #7 10-06-2008, 08:37 PM

Gonna be a long night kiddo.

comfortableshoes · #8 10-06-2008, 10:04 PM

I spent a couple hours in the garage tonight. I mounted the sprocket.
Mounted Barry's mount and the engine.
The carb is hooked up and ready.

Tomorrow I need to attach the muffler and figure out what I'm doing with the tank.

comfortableshoes · #9 10-06-2008, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by deacon

Gonna be a long night kiddo.

yeah. I was in the garage from around 5 until 9... I'm beat.

It will be worth it though when I can ride it.

comfortableshoes · #10 10-12-2008, 08:33 PM

Alright so the build is essentially finished. I got the motor and sprocket on the bike, now I just need to get the engine and sprocket properly. As is the way that I have it the chain keeps jumping off the sprocket. Tension is good so it must be the alignment.

Looks good too. I'm going to move the tank forward .5 inches so that I can put the seat the whole way down.

Here's another thing I can tell you about this build- it's not light. The chopper itself is heavy and then to add the 20lbs of the engine to it is something else.

I did get the engine and bike to go once for a few minutes and boy did it put a stupid grin on my face. I can't wait for it to put it on there for longer.

It was awfully frustrating to get teh engine going only to have the chain repeatedly pop off...

I get out of work early tomorrow and I think I'll be able to finish everything up early tomorrow afternoon. Maybe I'll throw caution into the wind and take it for a buzz with the madwagon tag.....