This is long overdue. I joined this forum a while ago. I recently got the opportunity to trade in an old hybrid Trek, straight up at my local bike shop, for a Torker Boardwalk beach cruiser. The bike retails for about $250.00. After acquiring this bike without putting down any cash, I decided to pull the trigger on an engine kit. I purchased my kit from Lucky Early Bird on Ebay. This purchase was based on price and a recommendation from Slobalt (thanks Slobalt). The instructions that came with it aren't great but I'm finding good information on this forum.
I purchased a nice sprocket and adapter from Pirate cycles. I got a 48 tooth sprocket because I'm 6'3", weigh 210 pounds, and there are some pretty decent hills that I plan to climb on my 13-15 mile commute to work. The adapter I ordered for the sprocket is the proper width for my hub, but I don't think I will be able to get it tight enough without shimming it with a piece of bike tire inner-tube or something of that nature.
I also purchased some upgraded hardware fasteners and a universal front mounting kit from Sick Bike Parts. I ordered the mounting bracket with the stud width I wanted (1.9" or 48mm). This is the widest they provide. I estimated my stud width and thought it would be fine, but it turned out my stud width was 50mm, so I had to drill out the holes a little bit. It fits nicely now.
This project is slow going for me. largely due to the fact that my wife has me working on a living room that takes priority. If I get lost, I have some neighbors that have made some beautiful bikes, my father in-law is a good mechanic, and of course there is all of you guys on this forum
. in the meantime, here are some photos for your thoughts, comments, enjoyment, and or rude gestures . I'll keep posting as progression continues.
Thanks!!
I purchased a nice sprocket and adapter from Pirate cycles. I got a 48 tooth sprocket because I'm 6'3", weigh 210 pounds, and there are some pretty decent hills that I plan to climb on my 13-15 mile commute to work. The adapter I ordered for the sprocket is the proper width for my hub, but I don't think I will be able to get it tight enough without shimming it with a piece of bike tire inner-tube or something of that nature.
I also purchased some upgraded hardware fasteners and a universal front mounting kit from Sick Bike Parts. I ordered the mounting bracket with the stud width I wanted (1.9" or 48mm). This is the widest they provide. I estimated my stud width and thought it would be fine, but it turned out my stud width was 50mm, so I had to drill out the holes a little bit. It fits nicely now.
This project is slow going for me. largely due to the fact that my wife has me working on a living room that takes priority. If I get lost, I have some neighbors that have made some beautiful bikes, my father in-law is a good mechanic, and of course there is all of you guys on this forum
. in the meantime, here are some photos for your thoughts, comments, enjoyment, and or rude gestures . I'll keep posting as progression continues. Thanks!!
