What do you think? New Build

[KenX]

Been looking for a bike to motorize over the next year or so. Thought I might go ahead and get the bike and start from there (would be my first project). Came across this bike and kind of liked the look.

http://www.beachbikeoutlet.com/shop/nirve-switchblade-3-spd-chopper#

Would consider any other suggestions. Not 100 percent sold on this bike but under serious consideration.

 

[Huffydavidson]

It looks like it would be a cool looking chopper build BUT, that radius on the bottom of the set post radius is a concern to me I hope you know how to fabricate things like mounts because its not a basic install for the motor.however bikeberry sells manic mechanic motor mounts that have swivels that would be perfect for that kind of an install .I think you're like 80 bucks they're not cheap .or if you have really good fabrication skills go to it .I'll say this I can make it work . Good luck and welcome to the forum !

 

[crassius]

on a first build, some folks find the task quite difficult - by the 2nd or 3rd, it gets much easier

that bike looks like it will take quite a bit of work, so may not be a good choice for the first time - you could always build an easy one first, then sell it when you're ready for a harder one

 

[runnermike]

A member here has built that same bike. I believe it is either Bikenut or Gearnut. I could be wrong though......

 

[KenX]

on a first build, some folks find the task quite difficult - by the 2nd or 3rd, it gets much easier

that bike looks like it will take quite a bit of work, so may not be a good choice for the first time - you could always build an easy one first, then sell it when you're ready for a harder one

Well, that does not look like a good choice. I have good mechanical skills but do not have the experience nor fabrication equipment. Thanks, that was very good advice. I'm not looking for problems. I agree. I should keep it simple.