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ok so I want to build a bike like the one in the pic. to do it I need to stretch a bike frame a foot and drop it to 6 inches higher than the tire. I have a 4 cycle hausheng engine that runs great and has not been broken in. problem is I don't know how to weld yet. I want to use a 7 speed hub so I can keep the engine at a lower speed. I also think I have to stick pedals on it some where to make it street legal in MA. I know basic machining but haven't gotten my lathe running yet. I will be making parts for the engine and a custom muffler.
 

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that's what I want to make. I can't weld :(. I found that pick on atomiczombie.com. the engine kit I got is bad. bad fuel valve, fuel lines, rust pited muffler, and a horrible plastic twist grip for throttle. never buy anything from luckyearlybird on ebay! the engine is amazing though. what should I build the frame out of? other bikes?
 
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I would snatch that up for the price, it's got more than enough power to weld bike frames but a lot of bikes are chromoly and you need tig for that. They go for more than $250 new, even if ya don't like it you can resell for a profit. Use it to practice your welding skills then get a tig machine.
 
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the person who listed the welder hasn't gotten back to me yet but i'm going to try and get this bike to add to the one I already have.
 
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hate to break it to out, but all kits regardless of where you buy them come with them cheap plastic throttles, and their is always a chance of rust pitting on the exhaust. its been shipped half way across the world and probably has been sitting in a drop vendors warehouse for 6 months to a year. you cant expect BMW quality from a $130 motor KIT, kit being the key word.
 
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I know why there would be problems but the seller would not even respond to any of my questions and it cost more than $300 so I expected at least a little customer service. there also were a bunch of small parts that are the wrong size and a Luckyearlybird is one of the few engine kit sellers on ebay recommended against: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GcesQihc7-mm3hJGf7UPiqOaRXZ8ekUT99QUZq2qXXE/mobilebasic?pli=1 (that site has a lot of good info on bike engines)

the guy who put the welder on craigslist took it down and hasn't responded to either of my emails! :(
 
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Builder Bob, I think you've found the next generation of motorized bicycle racing. Stands to reason a lower center of gravity would be an real boost to cornering.

I think if the pedals were further back so the rider could easily stand on the pedals rather than sit on the seat, the center of gravity could be extremely low.
 
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I'm not really interested in racing but what your saying makes sense. when I get a welder i'll mount the pedals back like you said. if I don't buy a new snowboard this weekend i'll probably be ordering a welder.
 
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called one of the guys selling a welder but he didn't pick up. the other one is to far away. there's one on ebay that I also could get but i'd prefer to get the one that's on craigslist.

couple more pics of what I want my bike to look like.
 

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those bikes are weird. tires are way to wide. be fun to ride but ineficent. i want 2 inch wide slicks.

no one has responded to me about the welders!
 
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