Curt,
Now I've finally got it. Reverse the engine and reverse (flip) the hub. It seems all backwards from what I'm accustomed to, but so long as it makes the bike go forwards then backwards is good. Sorry to have muddied the waters regarding the suitability of the coaster brake model of Sturmey Archer. Maybe it is okay, after all. Hopefully we will see more builds using the old hubs.
Yes, the lake in the background of the photo is Eaglesnest Lake 4 along Bearhead Rd. at the lake's outlet which runs under the road through a culvert into Eaglesnest Lake 3 where I live. You did indeed pass it coming from Bearhead State Park. Next time bring your bike and allow more time so we can go riding.
msrfan,
Thank you so much for the hub. I'll try to be kind to it and no doubt it will give good service. I've been following your Whizzer adventures with your building buddies... fun!
Ludwig,
When it comes to the well being of my little friend, Aaniimoosh, consideration is an especially good thing. I'm aware of the muffler aimed her way and agree it is not good both for her hearing and for breathing exhaust. Her well being is the main reason I conned fasteddy into helping me build a sidecar for my Panther. Her sidecar, I should say, which is the next thing on my agenda getting it back on the road. Even so, she wants to go with when I take this strange new rack mount for a test run. I'll let her decide to go or not go and soon enough she'll have her sidecar again. Thanks for thinking of her.
And a special thanks to cannonball2 for all of your help with this build. I hope the dust is beginning to settle there with your house move mostly done with. To lose your mother and deal with that at the same time must have been very difficult. What a summer for you. If it isn't too hot there I hope you can indulge in some relaxed riding and sharing with us as you tinker in your new workshop setting. If there is another spoke drive in my future it will be in frame as you suggested.
SB
