Starting my first build!

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DrewFL

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Bought a beach cruiser yesterday and my 66cc kit should be here monday, or tuesday, cause apparently fedex doesn't deliver on monday?? Anyone ever hear that? I started with an Upland Beach Cruiser in a maroon and black color and stopped by a bike shop yesterday and bought one set of side pull brakes to throw on the front. I really don't want to rely on coaster brakes alone if Im doing 30 mph! Any other things I can do to get the bike ready while I wait for the motor kit??? I hope to post pics soon (iphone lens is scratched!).trk
 
my first bike was an upland cruiser. bought it at kmart for $120. Absolutely loved that bike. gave it to a friend when i built my cranbrook. he cracked the frame on the upland. gotta watch your mounting bolts and make sure the engine isnt able to vibrate back and forth too much. I had that bike for over a year before he destroyed it. he was too hard on it and didnt do any maintenance on it. it should have lasted a lot longer than it did.
 
Thanks for the tips link. I am glad to hear you loved the Upland! Especially because the brand or bike isnt really mentioned on here at all. It seems very similar to the cranbrook. I liked the clean basic look of the upland. I took all the decals off and now it looks great! I just have to wait for my kit to get here...probably monday or tuesday. Did you install a brake on the upland like I did last night? or just use the coaster?
 
Oh ok, I just want to be as prepared as possible for quick stops. Do you happen to have a picture of the upland with the motor kit on it? Do you remember if it was a simple install? or was there a lot of adjustments to be made??
 
At least get a bicycle computer, you don't want a speeding ticket. Use helmet and/or handlebar mirrors. Use hand signals. Fully and completely obey the traffic laws.

Be aware from a distance you look like a pedal only bicycle. Vehicles may not hear you either and will pull out in front of you not realizing how fast you're going.

Last of all being a good MB'er starts with being a good cyclist first. Be sure to watch all three videos.

 
Sidewinder Jerry said:
At least get a bicycle computer, you don't want a speeding ticket. Use helmet and/or handlebar mirrors. Use hand signals. Fully and completely obey the traffic laws.

Be aware from a distance you look like a pedal only bicycle. Vehicles may not hear you either and will pull out in front of you not realizing how fast you're going.

Last of all being a good MB'er starts with being a good cyclist first. Be sure to watch all three videos.

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Yes Jerry made some videos that d.m.v. should show people who ride bicycles and above all... Ride like you are invisible and nobody can see you.

Be safe homie.
 
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