New here. May build new bike, here's some pics on my idea. Maybe you can help.

[MiamiHeat87]

Hey, I was looking for a "help building a bike" sort of section but I figure I just use the forum that seem more applicable to the type of bike I want.

Right now I may buy a pre-assembled or build one. As for building I have some needs and want to ask for all of you experienced guys help.

First requirement, I want a more modern looking bike such as:

Second requirement, is having good storage. These bikes have either front luggage rack, a large luggage rack, or just a regular back luggage rack. I would hope I can attach a front luggage rack or buy a inexpensive bicycle with one (not the expensive Kilo or Viva) and have good rear luggage as well:

Lastly, headlights and turn signal / rear light if possible that look good or blend in with the bike. The first bike I posted a picture has them as if you go here you can see the bicycle with headlight as well:http://files.roxer.com/user/redrockcycles/5521b7319bba07e0bff2b0f583549d56.jpg

 

[Cogswelln]

well when it comes to a bike that you want to put a motor on you get what you pay for which is why my 80 dollar cranbrook from walmart only has stock frame and handle bars. everything else has been replaced, i also made it a trike. my first mb was a roadmaster also from walmart, the rims were junk that i love trail riding so i was warping the rims left and right. My sugestion is find a frame you like and build it up than you can put what ever you want on it and make it look the way you want it too.

 

[miamiRiding]

so did you ever build the bike? i see this is an old post, so was just curious...

 

[Namida]

Where did u find the first pic? im starting my bike now

Original Non-Modded:

Additions So Far: Fenders [Front/Back] And Lock Mount

 

[maniac57]

Doesn't look to me like a engine will fit in that frame without some serious fabrication. Are you using a china girl?

 

[Namida]

well first of all, i found out what those headlights are "Smart BL-201 Halogen Twin System" and they are discontinued and cannot find anything similar so... i was going to try to fit the engine in it, if not i have a back up bike to mod.

 

[maniac57]

well first of all, i found out what those headlights are "Smart BL-201 Halogen Twin System" and they are discontinued and cannot find anything similar so... i was going to try to fit the engine in it, if not i have a back up bike to mod.

using a suspended frame will make it much harder to motorise. Most are built on hardtail designs.

 

[16v4nrbrgr]

You'll need a very effective tensioner if the sprocket length relationship changes through the travel, I mean really effective! If not it won't keep the chain on for more than a block.

 

[Thephx1911]

You'll need a very effective tensioner if the sprocket length relationship changes through the travel, I mean really effective! If not it won't keep the chain on for more than a block.

The only thing I can think that might work & would probably still need some mods would be a DAX rear side Chain or friction drive set up. Hard to tell from the pic's. just a thought.