Greetings from Sweden!

[Findlarn]

Hello everybody!

I'm someone who discovered this fun little hobby almost 4 years ago. I am still somewhat of a "newbie" but at the same time I have learned a lot over these 4 years.

My build is nothing special, just an old 90's MTB with a standard 50cc engine (due to current Swedish regulations) But it runs really well. Most issues have been user related due to inexperience with two strokes... It runs quite nice and are really a joy to move around on in the summertime. Most of the "design" is inspired by the first generation of mopeds from the early to mid 1950's. And perhaps some inspiration can also be found from the 98cc motorcycles that was very popular here in Sweden during the 1930's and was basically the forerunner to the mopeds that came later.

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

Really nice setup. Is that a horn and a signal light on the front forks?

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

Welcome to the Forum Findlarn, lots of good information can be gleaned from this site. Good to have you here, Europeans are under represented.
That is a well engineered machine you have. Is that a sheep skin saddle cover? Nice detail.

Tom

 

[Findlarn]

Really nice setup. Is that a horn and a signal light on the front forks?

Yes, that is a horn and turn signals. I also have a couple on the back. The battery is located in the storage box on the luggage rack where I also keep my tools and chain lock. Due to the limitations of the engine I decided to have the entire electric system completely separated from it so it does not drain any power and therefore the battery needs to be recharged after every ride. Something that is very simple to do because the entire box with the battery mounted inside can easily be removed thanks to something called the "clickfix" system. That lets you swap around different luggage solutions in a matter of seconds! And it can even be locked into place with a key if unattended parking is needed. I highly recommend it! Although I don't know if it is available in the US.

Welcome to the Forum Findlarn, lots of good information can be gleaned from this site. Good to have you here, Europeans are under represented.
That is a well engineered machine you have. Is that a sheep skin saddle cover? Nice detail.

Tom

Thank you! =) And yes, that is actually a real cheep skin saddle cover.

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

Yes, that is a horn and turn signals. I also have a couple on the back. The battery is located in the storage box on the luggage rack where I also keep my tools and chain lock. Due to the limitations of the engine I decided to have the entire electric system completely separated from it so it does not drain any power and therefore the battery needs to be recharged after every ride. Something that is very simple to do because the entire box with the battery mounted inside can easily be removed thanks to something called the "clickfix" system. That lets you swap around different luggage solutions in a matter of seconds! And it can even be locked into place with a key if unattended parking is needed. I highly recommend it! Although I don't know if it is available in the US.


Thank you! =) And yes, that is actually a real cheep skin saddle cover.

I have 2 alarms on my bike and use both a cable and U lock. It looks like you have a analog speedometer and are using a bicycle computer. I use a bicycle computer and a tachometer/hour counter. I shift gears using the tachometer and use the hour counter to maintain a maintenance schedule on my 4 stroke engine.

 

[Findlarn]

Two alarms! And here I am only using one That and one chain lock, but sometimes I combine it with a U lock as well depending on the destination. And nice setup you have as well! Due to space limitations etc. I decided to remove my shifters and have them permanently "locked" in the same position. And yes, I have both an analog speedometer combined with a basic digital computer. However I plan to upgrade the cheap analog one with a replica of a classic model found on many vintage mopeds. Just to add the extra finishing touch. Otherwise I'm quite satisfied for the moment with this setup.

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

Two alarms! And here I am only using one That and one chain lock, but sometimes I combine it with a U lock as well depending on the destination. And nice setup you have as well! Due to space limitations etc. I decided to remove my shifters and have them permanently "locked" in the same position. And yes, I have both an analog speedometer combined with a basic digital computer. However I plan to upgrade the cheap analog one with a replica of a classic model found on many vintage mopeds. Just to add the extra finishing touch. Otherwise I'm quite satisfied for the moment with this setup.

You may want to consider this. I use a loud horn that can be heard inside of a closed compartment vehicle; it's button is on the left handlebar. I also use a lower volume horn for pedestrians; it's button is on the right handlebar.

 

[Findlarn]

You may want to consider this. I use a loud horn that can be heard inside of a closed compartment vehicle; it's button is on the left handlebar. I also use a lower volume horn for pedestrians; it's button is on the right handlebar.

Interesting combination. I've been thinking of getting a classic "ball horn" as well just for pedestrians sense the electric one is extremely loud!

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

Interesting combination. I've been thinking of getting a classic "ball horn" as well just for pedestrians sense the electric one is extremely loud!

Yes, I don't want to to scare the crap out of a pedestrian(s) just alert them of my presence.

 

[Findlarn]

Yes, I don't want to to scare the crap out of a pedestrian(s) just alert them of my presence.

Exactly!