Nirve switchblade in progress
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So I picked up a extended exhaust (48$) and installed it the other day along with a 6" offroad light I picked up from harbor freight ($10)
I got a 32 led flashlight from hf as well (5$) that I'm going to hook up to is similar to the one in this thread
http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=48045
The only difference is I plan on cutting a hole in the back of the light housing so the flashlight I plan on using won't need any modding
The 6" light will basically just be a giant flashlight
This picture is of it mounted
Just need to file out a few holes for the donor flashlight!
I got a 32 led flashlight from hf as well (5$) that I'm going to hook up to is similar to the one in this thread
http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=48045
The only difference is I plan on cutting a hole in the back of the light housing so the flashlight I plan on using won't need any modding
The 6" light will basically just be a giant flashlight
This picture is of it mounted
Just need to file out a few holes for the donor flashlight!
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Zip ties are amazing little creatures..... I've used them for so many things, not sure how this ole world ever got by without zip ties, super glue, duct tape & velcro..LOL!I also installed some mini pedals and cranks!
I have to make a slight bend on the exhaust to bring it closer to the frame since its sticking out a little too far and also make some sort of flexible hanger for it
Zip ties will work for now
By the way that headlight looks good, how you plan to power it?
Map
I couldn't agree more Zip ties are an essential!
I plan on mounting a 32 led flashlight to the inside of the reflective housing
Then I will drill a hole in the back of the housing so I can turn the flashlight on or off and change the batteries
Heres a picture of how the flashlight will go in the housing, just imagine its inside of it not on the side
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The no weld kit looks good but I still wonder where he is gonna get the lower mounting tab since those forks on his bike doesn't look like it has the threaded tab for attaching the lower end of that caliper.
look at the lower part of his forks and you'll see what I'm talking about.
I'm gonna say the best bet on those forks would be to go with a Drum brake set up, Disc will work with the right Fab work but not gonna be a simple fix unless you have the tools to do the work.
Map
look at the lower part of his forks and you'll see what I'm talking about.
I'm gonna say the best bet on those forks would be to go with a Drum brake set up, Disc will work with the right Fab work but not gonna be a simple fix unless you have the tools to do the work.
Map
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I couldnt agree more. It is nothing more than unnecessary added resistance. Knock some links out of the chain and lose the slack in it that way. If your pedal chain is still too loose to match the tension in the drive chain even with links knocked out of that chain then just add a traditional bicycle tensioner to the pedal side.
I got rid of mine a long time ago and never looked back.
The best option is to find a front fork from a late model Switchblade that came with disc brakes. A local Nirve dealer will be able to order one for you.
If you have the tools and skills you can fabricate a caliper mount yourself.
Here's what the factory mount looks like. It wouldn't be hard to duplicate but you'd still need a hub set up for disc.
Whatever, give some thought to getting some front brakes on that bike before you get hurt. And get rid of that chain tensioner
Tom
If you have the tools and skills you can fabricate a caliper mount yourself.
Here's what the factory mount looks like. It wouldn't be hard to duplicate but you'd still need a hub set up for disc.
Whatever, give some thought to getting some front brakes on that bike before you get hurt. And get rid of that chain tensioner
Tom
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I was thinking drum brakes also but Isn't the stopping power much greater on discs?
I actually shortened the chain and removed the tensioner but the chain kept falling off!
I then realized my engine is about 1/4" to the left so now it's mounted as a chain guide
I've included a crudely drawn top view picture to see what i'm working with
I'm planning on re making my front engine mount since it seems to be the bane of my existence right now and that should hopefully fix the problem although my sights are set on the 212 predator engine
So yes I agree with all of you the tensioner is quite ugly
I actually shortened the chain and removed the tensioner but the chain kept falling off!
I then realized my engine is about 1/4" to the left so now it's mounted as a chain guide
I've included a crudely drawn top view picture to see what i'm working with
I'm planning on re making my front engine mount since it seems to be the bane of my existence right now and that should hopefully fix the problem although my sights are set on the 212 predator engine
So yes I agree with all of you the tensioner is quite ugly
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Me and a friend of mine took our last ride of summer down to what we call "The race track"
Last ride of the summer since he will be replacing his 66cc with something categorized as "classified" for now
I will be ordering/ installing my under seat sissy bar this week, as well as finishing the light and starting on the new tank!
Last ride of the summer since he will be replacing his 66cc with something categorized as "classified" for now
I will be ordering/ installing my under seat sissy bar this week, as well as finishing the light and starting on the new tank!
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Took her out for a last spin around the neighborhood before taking the engine off, I've decided to mount it to my diamondback sorrento mtb so I have something to ride for the moment while I start pouring money into this 212cc build
Right now I'm looking for a rear moped rim/hub/spokes/tire
The moped rim sounds most logical to me since I wanted to beef up the spokes and rim and since it also has sprockets on both sides
I need that first so I can figure out how many teeth the drive sprocket has so I can start finding out what size clutch sprockets i need etc
anyone know of anywhere besides ebay that I can find moped wheels?
Right now I'm looking for a rear moped rim/hub/spokes/tire
The moped rim sounds most logical to me since I wanted to beef up the spokes and rim and since it also has sprockets on both sides
I need that first so I can figure out how many teeth the drive sprocket has so I can start finding out what size clutch sprockets i need etc
anyone know of anywhere besides ebay that I can find moped wheels?
https://www.treatland.tv/category-s/120.htm
http://www.themopedjunkyard.com/newpuch.html
http://www.1977mopeds.com/moped-brands/puch.html
others out there also.... just do a search for (puch moped parts)
Hope this helps ya out.
Map
So the 17" rims have been purchased
Leleu is stamped on the hubs
Also I have the 17x3.0 michelin gazelle tires coming in the mail
A couple friends of mine welded some gussets on the frame for added support also
Next up is the chain and seat stay extensions
The pictures included is the gussets on the frame and a ms paint image of what it should look like when complete
Leleu is stamped on the hubs
Also I have the 17x3.0 michelin gazelle tires coming in the mail
A couple friends of mine welded some gussets on the frame for added support also
Next up is the chain and seat stay extensions
The pictures included is the gussets on the frame and a ms paint image of what it should look like when complete
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I love the switch blade. I keep watching for them to come out with one that has disk brakes, they make a heck of a motorized bicycle
Paul,
The newer versions, 2012 & 2013, come with disc on the front. There was some speculation that they were going to put rear disc on the next generation however now it appears that Nirve might be selling out to another company and the Switchblade is going to get the ax.
It isn't a big seller, never was and is being eliminated from the new line. That was the scuttlebutt from a bike shop owner I know.
Fang, just curious how you stripped the frame. The newer Switchblades were powdercoated and that is some tough stuff to get off. Was yours paint or powdercoat?
Tom
Tom