So I have found some new parts for my up coming build and it is getting me pretty psyched.
First on the list is a brake larger with a on integrated brake light switch.
http://www.electricscooterparts.com/levers.html
I like the four finger one about half way down. I will connect it to...
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...&subdeptNum=50573&classNum=50578#.UsJkaX-9KSM
Also from west marine I will use a set of the following as head lights. One attached to each arm of the fork (probably with cable ties).
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...&subdeptNum=50580&classNum=50585#.UsJlD3-9KSM
As I work for west marine my discount is amazing on stuff like this so it ends up being less the $40 for all the light out the door.
Still looking for a good 12v source and would love some advice on the subject. Like where and how to house a small gam battery. I saw a battery at pep boys for like $25 bucks that I think will fit the bill but still would like to see some of your solutions.
Th bike will white and black from the factory (a pure fix Romeo) so I will paint the cylinder and block black. Clutch magneto covers will be white and the head will be red. The tank will also be re-painted white and have red stripe or some thing.
The only thing I am really worried about id the crank arms on the bike are exactly 5.5 inches apart at the pedals (I took a measuring tape to the LBS). As far as I know the china girl engines are 5.5 inches wide.
I have thought about grinding on the cranks so that it won't interfere but I would be way happier with heating and bending them to give 1/4-1/2 inch clearance on each side. I have seen this on many steel one piece cranks here but has anyone ever done this to an alloy 3 piece crank? If so HELP!
The only other thing I saw at the LBS that gave cause for concern is the rear sprocket clearance on the chain stay. But I figure that is an easy fix with a 40 or 38 tooth rear sprocket. I could mod the stock 44 but it would require dishing it in and would throw off the chain alignment...
Thoughts, feedback, etc welcome, wanted and appreciated.
First on the list is a brake larger with a on integrated brake light switch.
http://www.electricscooterparts.com/levers.html
I like the four finger one about half way down. I will connect it to...
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...&subdeptNum=50573&classNum=50578#.UsJkaX-9KSM
Also from west marine I will use a set of the following as head lights. One attached to each arm of the fork (probably with cable ties).
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...&subdeptNum=50580&classNum=50585#.UsJlD3-9KSM
As I work for west marine my discount is amazing on stuff like this so it ends up being less the $40 for all the light out the door.
Still looking for a good 12v source and would love some advice on the subject. Like where and how to house a small gam battery. I saw a battery at pep boys for like $25 bucks that I think will fit the bill but still would like to see some of your solutions.
Th bike will white and black from the factory (a pure fix Romeo) so I will paint the cylinder and block black. Clutch magneto covers will be white and the head will be red. The tank will also be re-painted white and have red stripe or some thing.
The only thing I am really worried about id the crank arms on the bike are exactly 5.5 inches apart at the pedals (I took a measuring tape to the LBS). As far as I know the china girl engines are 5.5 inches wide.
I have thought about grinding on the cranks so that it won't interfere but I would be way happier with heating and bending them to give 1/4-1/2 inch clearance on each side. I have seen this on many steel one piece cranks here but has anyone ever done this to an alloy 3 piece crank? If so HELP!
The only other thing I saw at the LBS that gave cause for concern is the rear sprocket clearance on the chain stay. But I figure that is an easy fix with a 40 or 38 tooth rear sprocket. I could mod the stock 44 but it would require dishing it in and would throw off the chain alignment...
Thoughts, feedback, etc welcome, wanted and appreciated.