Ive made my decision

[rimotorbiker]

well after a couple suggestions from members and me reserching ive ordered the 80 cc kit from bike berry .com and it looks like ive saved 10 bucks and it will be shipped 2 days faster than bike motor kit .com hopefully it will be a good starting kit i can get some enjoyment out of without much breakage of parts i know it is kinda cheap but i aint got a big buget for this right now.im a auto technician and hopefully with experience in that feild i can do some modifications such as stronger fasteners and knowing what to keep lubricated and right fuel mixtures i can make it last wish me luck im gonna try and document the complete build on the site if possible.

 

[chrisme]

As long as you can do some of your own fabrication. Custom chain tensioners, engine mount, etc. The China kits are fine.
Being an auto mechanic, you should be all set.

 

[Dan]

cool Rim. post pics!

 

[Clotho]

Sounds Great! Be sure to post pictures. We love pictures.

One thing that your experience will provide you is that you already have a feel for when you are wrenching a bolt and it is tight. I think alot of the inexperienced folks have problems because they wrench away and strip nuts etc. They don't take the time to look at a petcock and say. This is made of potmetal I will have to be a bit more careful tightening it and then stop when it feels right. Same with the other bolts. Much of the hardware seems to work ok if you don't strip it.

 

[deacon]

Good luck remember it's about the fun of the build and the fun of the ride. The emphasis is on FUN... The money is really immaterial. You can build a perfectly satisfactory bike for under two hundred bike and kit included.

And still have enough left for dinner out.

 

[chrisme]

+1 on stripping bolts... The bolts that come with the kit are complete crap. I didn't use any of them. I stripped all the bolts on the tensioner trying to get it tight enough. Changed to stainless bolts. You can wrench those like there is no tomorrow, and they won't strip.