Prospective Board Track Conversion

[zombie68]

Hey folks. It's been a while since I have posted here, but I figured that I would share this potential project with you all.

This is a 1960 something Firestone "Silver Cruiser" that I see potential in.

The plan is to go the 4 stroke route and will try to post pics as I go.

I plan on using a double clamp extended MTB stem to extend the reach a bit.

The saddle is just laying on the frame for reference purposes until I can find a good source for a lay back post.





**I am unsure how to get pics to display without having to click on url.**

 

[chainmaker]

Cool bike, What type of 4 stroke? I don't use flikr but if there is an image code you can paste that to get the photo to show.

 

[zombie68]

Thanks. I ordered a HF 79cc Predator motor and 4 stroke motor mount. I figured with minor mods, I can get the mount to accept the motor.
I am still unsure whether I will use a gear box or jack shaft, but I have the time to figure it out.
Do you know of any gear boxes that will bolt up to the HF motor?

 

[zombie68]

Made some minor progress while waiting for motor and mount to arrive.

I will probably go with this setup :http://www.affordablegokarts.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=A&Product_Code=2600&Category_Code=MTRBK79.

Has anyone here used this jackshaft assembly? I would like to get some feedback before I commit to buying it.

I will also be using a sprocket adapter from MM, so that wil also factor in.