Allen, that bike is awesome! I like how you mounted the coil and hid the wiring for a clean look. The retro style headlamp is cool too. I have concerns about an aluminum frame, but a new bike for that money is a good deal. It is hard to find a cheap used bike that will work with a gas engine - the ladies bikes won't work, the frame geometry on some of the mens versions isn't big enough to mount an engine, or they are too expensive. I will only spend 1/4 of what the bike cost new, there are so many bikes out here in the Phx area.
I will have to do something for a front brake. Quick and cheap seems to be a front rim brake (squeezies?). Why shouldn't I get disc, other than I have to lace it in (gad!).
My kit supposedly comes with a bigger engine mount. I read the reviews after I bought from Gas Bikes, but my shipment is already in Phx via FedEx. So far fast shipping....
Today I tear down the bike and grease all bearings with Bel Ray waterproof grease. Remove the grips. Adjust the seat.
This is my first build, so it is experimental and I don't want to throw a lot of money at it. If I like it, I probably will start to go crazy with better bikes, engines, and accessories. If I get 6 months out of this first one I will be satisfied. There are quite a few of these in Apache Junction where I live, mostly ridden by the poor.
I am 5'7", which is probably equivalent to 5'11 in a man, because we have longer legs.
I am already having fun with this hobby, though I have read bad things about Huffy and Gas Bike. I will do what I can for safety, so that if it does break while riding, I don't die.
Thanks for all the advice, I need it!
