my black Op build

[dudewalker3]

here is my completed project... too bad after the first ride i broke the pull start cable and spring...any ideas on where to get one?

 

[2door]

Why not check the vendor you bought the engine from? That's where I'd start. By the way, nice looking bike. Congratulations and welcome to the forum.
Just a word of advice: I'd secure the chain tensioner bracket to the chain stay in a way that will prevent it from loosening and rotating into your rear spokes.
Tom

 

[CoastalCruiser]

I dig your crazy custom rear motor mount! Nice Bike.

 

[Tim_B_172]

I just bought one of those bikes, I can't wait to motorize it. I'm planing on making a fiberglass tank and adding fenders.

About the pull start, I've seen them on Ebay recently. I don't remember EXACTLY what I searched for, but try "bicycle engine" for a start.

 

[junked]

Nice looking bike. It looks like you could easily go without a chain tensioner.

 

[beegould]

Great looking bike. I have the same and am having some trouble with it. How did you mount the rear sprocket? Mine is like this (from the hub out): metal plates, rubber spacer, spokes, rubber spacer, sprocket with dished side in. I tried it this way to get the proper alignment, but the outer rubber spacer won't allow the sprocket to go around the hub. Any pointers?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Walt1976]

If all else fails, you can get the HD rear wheel from spooky tooth. It is even available in black. I don't have this, but I am considering it for a future project. Spooky Tooth Cycles - Motorized Bicycles: Gas Powered and Electric Bikes - The HD Wheel

 

[kipharley]

Nice looking bike OP rollers lend themselves very well to motorizing.How do you work the clutch?Pull start I think Pirate Cycles has them.Kip.

 

[Walt1976]

That is a cool bike, does anyone have any tips for building a bike with coaster brake?

 

[kipharley]

I have a suggestion,change it over to clincher brakes.Keep your coaster if you want.The more the better.Kip.