“Manic Mechanic”
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Best new cruiser bike for a Death Row 4 stroke kit?
Cruiser
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Sidewinder Jerry
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It'd help to know a little more what you're wanting a motorized bicycle for.
“Manic Mechanic”
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Recreational use. Found this discontinued Death Row Kit.
Not sure what to start with but want a cruiser.
Why do you ask?
Not sure what to start with but want a cruiser.
Why do you ask?
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Sidewinder Jerry
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I'm assuming this is the kit you're referring to.
www.kingsmotorbikes.com
Well the reason I ask is street use requires differences vs off road use for example.
Just like recreational use requires differences vs primary transportation use.
For that kit I'd go more with a stretch frame cruiser.
212cc Death Row Bike Engine Kit - 4-Stroke Gas Motorized Bicycle
212cc Death Row 6.5 HP Bike Engine Kit - 4-Stroke This is our biggest, baddest, most intense kit we have ever offered so far. A monster 212cc Predator engine. Using a torque converter single speed belt transmission mounted with an all CNC engine mount. The kit is also upgraded with a CNC...
www.kingsmotorbikes.com
Well the reason I ask is street use requires differences vs off road use for example.
Just like recreational use requires differences vs primary transportation use.
For that kit I'd go more with a stretch frame cruiser.
“Manic Mechanic”
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That’s a very long bike! Can’t even imagine how to set a mount on that frame! Nice tho’ Yes , the motor mount is not quite that longI'm assuming this is the kit you're referring to.
212cc Death Row Bike Engine Kit - 4-Stroke Gas Motorized Bicycle
212cc Death Row 6.5 HP Bike Engine Kit - 4-Stroke This is our biggest, baddest, most intense kit we have ever offered so far. A monster 212cc Predator engine. Using a torque converter single speed belt transmission mounted with an all CNC engine mount. The kit is also upgraded with a CNC...
Well the reason I ask is street use requires differences vs off road use for example.
Just like recreational use requires differences vs primary transportation use.
For that kit I'd go more with a stretch frame cruiser.
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Sidewinder Jerry
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That's what this forum is all about figuring out how to mod things to make what you have work. It's much easier to fill in space than it is to create space.
A very big advantage of a stretch frame is when stopped you can put both feet on the ground; helpful when using a heavy engine. Yet while riding your legs don't have to stay at nearly a right angle bend; they can be at a comfortable length.
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“Manic Mechanic”
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Yes, the pedal crank would be clear as well.
Those stretch bikes can be 900 bucks tho’
Sidewinder Jerry
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If cheap is what your after; you definitely have the wrong kit for that. When doing a 212 build be ready to spend some money.
“Manic Mechanic”
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No not necessarily cheap, but not too extravagant either.
Sidewinder Jerry
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I quit counting after I passed $2k on my bike. With your kit and the torque/hp it has if you don't sink the necessary funds into building it, the Death Row label will be exactly that. A decent set of wheels can cost $400+ alone.
duke
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400 is not as painful as 900! I should be able to find a solid cruiser for that. Nel Lusso looked nice but hear rumor of welding issues on or around the crank?
“Manic Mechanic”
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400 ain’t bad, solid pre-owned cruiser could work as well
Sidewinder Jerry
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Unless you can weld, finding a frame for the kit isn't going to be easy. Perhaps Venice Motor Bikes can give you some ideas.
“Manic Mechanic”
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Welding is already necessary for the rear brake post, cantilever or v-brake. (Decide which due to different post positions.)
I found the Death Row motor mount will fit couple of cruisers-bolt on as it may be.
Welding a platform will certainly dedicate the bike
Disc brakes are nice but the rear wheel would need changed out
Front more than likely determined by front fork/springer, roc shock, etc
I did see the 44T sprocket with disc brake 6-hole mount but would the rear left flange on the hub withstand both drive and additional braking?
Perhaps the added hub adaptor in unison, a real finger & hand challenge there!
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