Firs off, I hope this is in the right section.
I recently moved to New Zealand, and decided to purchase a bicycle and an engine. I bought a DiamondBack Bronco:
http://www.diamondback.com.au/bikes/mtb-hardtail/bronco-26/
I also bought a Cycle Pro Motor Speed 70 engine:
http://www.cyclepromotors.co.nz/cycle-pro-speed-70-bike-engine-kit/
When I purchased the bike, I measured it to be sure it would work - 36 spokes, enough space inside the frame, everything... except the pipe size. The kit came with a U mount in case of a wide pipe, so while I saw the pipe was large, I did not think about it too much. It is too wide for the bolts to fit over it, though. Pictures can be found here:
http://s741.photobucket.com/user/Ethan_Turnipseed/library/Bike?sort=3&page=1
I prematurely attached the carburetor just to see if it would fit, and I am glad I did - no matter how I turned the engine, it would not fit with the carburetor on. I spent $260 on the engine and $250 on the bike... I am not rich, and do not want to buy another bike. I cannot return the bike, especially since I scratched it up trying to mount the engine. I cannot figure out what to do, and need help. Any ideas?
I recently moved to New Zealand, and decided to purchase a bicycle and an engine. I bought a DiamondBack Bronco:
http://www.diamondback.com.au/bikes/mtb-hardtail/bronco-26/
I also bought a Cycle Pro Motor Speed 70 engine:
http://www.cyclepromotors.co.nz/cycle-pro-speed-70-bike-engine-kit/
When I purchased the bike, I measured it to be sure it would work - 36 spokes, enough space inside the frame, everything... except the pipe size. The kit came with a U mount in case of a wide pipe, so while I saw the pipe was large, I did not think about it too much. It is too wide for the bolts to fit over it, though. Pictures can be found here:
http://s741.photobucket.com/user/Ethan_Turnipseed/library/Bike?sort=3&page=1
I prematurely attached the carburetor just to see if it would fit, and I am glad I did - no matter how I turned the engine, it would not fit with the carburetor on. I spent $260 on the engine and $250 on the bike... I am not rich, and do not want to buy another bike. I cannot return the bike, especially since I scratched it up trying to mount the engine. I cannot figure out what to do, and need help. Any ideas?