Engine mount problem

psprat496

psprat496

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Ok I was riding today and looked down only to see my engine swaying left to right about 1"1/2 each way. The way I mounted the engine is the usual. Drill a small hole through the frame and use the mount that came with the kit. But I don't think that this is enough. My friend got a kit (66cc Grubbee Angel fire) that came with a thicker bolt. Mine came with a thin one that is very flimsy and I guess not doing the shop. Should I just go to Home Depot and buy a thicker bolt to use?
 
psprat496 said:
Ok I was riding today and looked down only to see my engine swaying left to right about 1"1/2 each way. The way I mounted the engine is the usual. Drill a small hole through the frame and use the mount that came with the kit. But I don't think that this is enough. My friend got a kit (66cc Grubbee Angel fire) that came with a thicker bolt. Mine came with a thin one that is very flimsy and I guess not doing the shop. Should I just go to Home Depot and buy a thicker bolt to use?
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Post a pick of what your mount set up looks like.
 

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It's hard to tell from the pic, but I can't see the head of the bolt??? did it snap off???

One more thing... I don't know what that is between the mount & the frame, but get rid of it! (bolt the engine to the frame with out any cushions!)
 
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First of all, those mounts don't come with "all of the kits." You have already weakened the integrity of your bike by drilling that hole through the frame. I suggest that you buy a better front mount. I use the one from sick bike parts, it only cost 15 bucks and has given me no problems.
 
psprat496 said:
Its just a regular mount. Like the one that comes with all the kits.
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get rid off what ever that is on motor side !!!! get a washer ,lock washer , and another nut on to lock the other nut might help!!!.weld
 
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caprirs302 said:
First of all, those mounts don't come with "all of the kits." You have already weakened the integrity of your bike by drilling that hole through the frame. I suggest that you buy a better front mount. I use the one from sick bike parts, it only cost 15 bucks and has given me no problems.
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I never did like the bolt through the frame mount....I`m using the U BOLT front mount kit....Works perfect....
 
psprat496 said:
The way I mounted the engine is the usual. Drill a small hole through the frame and use the mount that came with the kit.?
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The usual is to follow sage advice and not drill a hole in your frame and not always use what comes with the kit. I will just say always use good mounts..bf.
 
Venice Motor Bikes said:
It's hard to tell from the pic, but I can't see the head of the bolt??? did it snap off???

One more thing... I don't know what that is between the mount & the frame, but get rid of it! (bolt the engine to the frame with out any cushions!)
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Oh I didn't notice the bolt didn't completely show up in the picture but it's there. I think I'm going to order a mount from Sick Bike Parts.
 
Pablo said:
The usual is to follow sage advice and not drill a hole in your frame and not always use what comes with the kit. I will just say always use good mounts..bf.
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I think I'm gonna place the order from the front mount with you guys this Saturday. How do I do about measuring the down tube width and engine stud width?
 
caprirs302 said:
First of all, those mounts don't come with "all of the kits." You have already weakened the integrity of your bike by drilling that hole through the frame. I suggest that you buy a better front mount. I use the one from sick bike parts, it only cost 15 bucks and has given me no problems.
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Is the SBP Mount sturdy? Is there any sway in the engine at all?
 
psprat496 said:
I think I'm gonna place the order from the front mount with you guys this Saturday. How do I do about measuring the down tube width and engine stud width?

Is the SBP Mount sturdy? Is there any sway in the engine at all?
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You can do it easiest with a caliper. Even a $2 plastic one. You can also measure the circumference and plug the number in here: Diameter Calculator

Yes it's sturdy, we have sold 1000's now. Just make sure the bolts are seated, not bottomed in the engine case. No engine sway!
 
Pablo said:
You can do it easiest with a caliper. Even a $2 plastic one. You can also measure the circumference and plug the number in here: Diameter Calculator

Yes it's sturdy, we have sold 1000's now. Just make sure the bolts are seated, not bottomed in the engine case. No engine sway!
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Ok we'll I'm glad to hear that their real sturdy. I'm gonna go find my calipers and measure everything up and send in an order. Hopefully I'll be riding again by next week.
 
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