Hi!

[Boscosz28]

Just popping in for the customary 'hello'! Recently started diving into the world of motorized bikes, and my rusty Schwinn project was just completed. I believe I am hooked, and figured this forum would be a wealth of knowledge! Heres a few pictures of my bike.. How I found it (rusting away in a junk yard) and its current 'completed' state..

So Hello from Oklahoma!

 

[KCvale]

What did you do for a fuel tank, and how big is it?

 

[Boscosz28]

This shows a little of the build. We have one very small leak to fix, and then I will see what the total volume is. Pat fabricated the tank, and we used the original Schwinn "tank" to go on the sides of the actual tank.

 

[xseler]

Howdy & welcome to the clubhouse!!

That's a sweet look'n ride you've got. Congrats!

 

[KCvale]

Pat fabricated the tank, and we used the original Schwinn "tank" to go on the sides of the actual tank.

Cool, I did the same thing with a new Columbia.

Except I used the fake tank sides as part of the real tank.
It held 1.3 gallons.

I used this to seal it up.
http://www.caswellplating.com/epoxy-gas-tank-sealer.html#

Man, that stuff is expensive and not the least bit friendly to work with, but it sure seals things up inside.

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[1hp]

Welcome! , iam also new here
Awesome rides! that first one is rustastic!

 

[sbest]

I love the "patina" finish!
I am wondering about your drive. Are the pedals always powered? How does it work?