how do i mount an engine on a stretch cruiser?

rickdiculous · #1 10-20-2008, 12:15 AM

i really want to build a stretch mb but am concerned that i dont have the tools. is there a way i can bolt an ht on without welding? i have looked at alot of pics in this forum but havent been able to see their mounting techniques clearly enuff. any close up pics or info would help. thanks

**Dan** · #2 10-25-2008, 09:36 PM

Hi Rick
Some great builds have been done with stretch bikes. always a way. have you considered a mount like a whizzer? One bent flat bar that supports from below and secures to the down tube and seat tube. If it is a long stretch, may not be your best option.

RedB66 · #3 10-26-2008, 05:06 AM

I've built a couple stretch's. These photos may help.

**Dan** · #4 10-26-2008, 08:13 AM

Nice work Red, looks good.

rickdiculous · #5 10-26-2008, 11:33 AM

thanks guys. redb both of those mounts look great.Dan, your right there's always a way. Rick

PublicMember · #6 11-09-2008, 02:03 AM

I've seen pictures where someone has mounted the motor diagonally on the seat post and the bottom tube of the frame. Are there any drawbacks of mounting it like this if it fits? or would turning the motor create more mounting problems

Motormac · #7 11-09-2008, 09:57 AM

You can mount it anywhere you want that fits. As long as you have it fastened both at the front and rear mounts,and you can adapt the carb to make it level. those are the 2 critical things that you need.

ebmvegan · #8 11-09-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Motormac

You can mount it anywhere you want that fits. As long as you have it fastened both at the front and rear mounts,and you can adapt the carb to make it level. those are the 2 critical things that you need.

Motormac is correct. Placement is not as critical as compared to making sure the motor is secured. It does vibrate ater all. And the carb needs to be level. Otherwise, fuel does not reach the combustion chamber efficiently if at at all.

PublicMember · #9 11-10-2008, 05:26 PM

Red, where did you get those mounts? Are mounts like that easy to make?

RedB66 · #10 11-10-2008, 05:35 PM

The mounts are made out of Simpson Ties (construction ties) purchased from Home Depot. I also added an exhaust clamp to keep the tube from wanting to flatten out. Here is a photo of the finished mount. The bottom bracket is the smaller half of a chain tensioner.