thinking of using this bike

[daimok]

modena 7sp.
anyone see issues putting a happytime motor in that frame ?
is the seat post angle ok ?
the frame IS steel , color is right for me and going to ditch the fuel tank for the gas tank that goes over the rear tire.
the only thing that make me go "hmmm" is where the rear axle is , looks a bit weak there

www.bikebuyers.com

 

[Allen_Wrench]

Everything else is aluminum alloy, but I couldn't find where it said whether the frame was steel. It might be, but I couldn't find where it said.

You should be able to squeeze a two-smoker in there, but to be safe I'd get one with an angle-fire head, so you won't have to remove the engine to change the plug. You may even need a smaller front pedal sprocket.

 

[Greg58]

IF you can put your hands on the bike take a template.

http://motorbicycling.com/f30/engine-template-motorized-bicycle-25074.html

 

[daimok]

the link under beach cruisers on the site shows
MODENA 7-SPEED COMFORT
"STEEL FRAME BEACH CRUISER BIKE
26" ALLOY RIMS
7-speed derailleur "

BikeBuyers Special price: $199.99 delivered


they do have an alloy frame model as well but ill stick with steel.

 

[biknut]

That bike looks like a good candidate to motorize. Welcome to the forum.

 

[chimtr]

How is the Modena 7-Speed working out for you? I'm thinking about buying the same one to motorize. Thanks!

 

[hartungej]

I'm looking at this one, too. Please let us know what you think about it.

 

[CTripps]

If in doubt on the material the frame's made of, grab a magnet off the fridge or out of the toolbox or where-ever.. you'll know if it's steel very quickly.

 

[Allen_Wrench]

If in doubt on the material the frame's made of, grab a magnet off the fridge or out of the toolbox or where-ever.. you'll know if it's steel very quickly.

Yup. It's also a good way to tell if a used car has Bondo or not.