2nd Build Up and Running

LincolnMercury · #1 06-07-2009, 10:09 PM

I mounted a powershopking slant head 80cc motor into a front suspension hardtail moutain bike. From bare frame and fork to running MB in 6 1/2 hours. The motor; from Zoombicycles.com; started in the first 5 feet. The rear sprocket is dished, and the general fit and finish of everything seems better than my first engine from these guys. I took it for a quick spin around the block and all I have to say is: D**N you Sick Bike Parts and your cursed shifter kit! I kept trying to twist the left foam grip to shift gears when the bike peaked at 22 MPH. lol. I will be buying a shift kit in the next month. To that end I think I am going to part with my Sun EZ Sport frameset. Will post in the wanted and for sale portion of this forum. Until then, I built this MB just to break in the motor. I intend to put it in a stretch cruiser with clip on bars, ala board track racer... only longer and lower. More like a drag bike. With a shifter kit. Things I learned from this build. Having all your tools available with replacement engine and mounting bolts is key. Working on a new, CLEAN engine is better than one that is greasy. Locktite is my friend. Having a suspension fork smoothes the road out until the hardtail kicks me in the butt. I am hooked on Motorized Bicycles!

dvddtz · #2 06-07-2009, 10:44 PM

Hey,Sounds nice can we get some pics.If you ever get to Pensacola we should get together. Just PM me. David

LincolnMercury · #3 06-08-2009, 02:25 AM

here are pics... first 2 are of the 2nd build; I am running it as a single speed (no rear derailluer) and with only the front brake. The tires are 1.25" slicks from performance bicycle... I think I am going to use the 2" Bell road tire I have on my original ride. The 3rd is of my original SBP shifter MB @ bike night @ Loco's; a local resturant.

**Dan** · #4 06-08-2009, 03:24 AM

Lookin' good LM. Really like the bags over the front. Gonna think about that. Doubles cargo capacity.

LincolnMercury · #5 06-08-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

Lookin' good LM. Really like the bags over the front. Gonna think about that. Doubles cargo capacity.

I carry a 300 amp Black and Decker Jump Start pack to power the Walmart driving lights and my toolset. About 25 to 35 pounds. A secondary advantage, in addition to cargo capacity, is the weight steadies the bike. I do not get blown around by semi's, cars, trucks or the warm gulf breezes. Also, it makes it look utilitarian; when I am cruising @ 35-40 mph. The constabulary do not give me a second look.