robbomberbomyea
New Member
i am planing a build on the 64,however when i set the motor up to the frame it either sits too low an when i raise it frame two wide.any sugestions?need bolt on solution no welder. 
vintage 64'schwinn racer
- Thread starter robbomberbomyea
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Venice Motor Bikes
Custom Builder / Dealer/Los Angeles
When you say it sits 'too low', do you mean that it's hitting the chain guard?
If so?, you can simply remove the guard & install a smaller sprocket.
Also... those old Schwinns have narrower cranks than on newer bicycles; so you will also have to switch the cranks out, or it will hit the side of the engine when you pedal.
If so?, you can simply remove the guard & install a smaller sprocket.
Also... those old Schwinns have narrower cranks than on newer bicycles; so you will also have to switch the cranks out, or it will hit the side of the engine when you pedal.
charliechaindrive.
New Member
Yea, older schwinns have small cranks. I just use one off of a10 speed on all of my builds and they have perfect clearence
robbomberbomyea
New Member
yup thats the prob.so dif set or widen mine usig heat and bender.wanting to build old indian or simular style bike.dose anyone sell a gas tank that style,for under $75
kevyleven007
Active Member
never mind that just put the motoe in a vice and make it skinnier so it not to high
robbomberbomyea
New Member
oh ,never thought of that you funny guy,eh,put motor in vice? ill try,not,lol,thanks for giving me a chuckle.