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Old Nov 3, 2017 | 01:36 AM
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Very cool!!!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2018 | 09:30 PM
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Did we ever get a YouTube video on this?
 
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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 06:41 AM
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Step-by-Step Instructions for Building a Motorized Bicycle From Scratch: Choosing the right bike is important! The bicycle frame must have a triangle space. Then choose any engine kit of your choosing. Install the engine from the bike motor kit between the bike’s frames. Use the mounting bracket of the engine and bolts to fit it on the bike’s frame correctly. Use a ring spanner to loosen the two rear wheel nuts. Then, remove the back wheel sprocket’s chain. Place a rubber bush on both sides of the tire’s shaft. Install the included sprocket in the bicycle motor kit on the rear wheel shaft. The screws must be inserted inside the sprocket. Attach the spark plug to the top of an engine by turning it. Assemble the clutch on the left side of the handlebar. Attach the drive chain to carry the power from the engine to the rear wheel. Set up the accelerator for the bicycle on the right side of the handlebar. Install everything else as normal. A carburetor, a gas tank, a muffler,...
 

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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Jame07
Step-by-Step Instructions for Building a Motorized Bicycle From Scratch: Choosing the right bike is important! The bicycle frame must have a triangle space. Then choose any engine kit of your choosing. Install the engine from the bike motor kit between the bike’s frames. Use the mounting bracket of the engine and bolts to fit it on the bike’s frame correctly. Use a ring spanner to loosen the two rear wheel nuts. Then, remove the back wheel sprocket’s chain. Place a rubber bush on both sides of the tire’s shaft. Install the included sprocket in the bicycle motor kit on the rear wheel shaft. The screws must be inserted inside the sprocket. Attach the spark plug to the top of an engine by turning it. Assemble the clutch on the left side of the handlebar. Attach the drive chain to carry the power from the engine to the rear wheel. Set up the accelerator for the bicycle on the right side of the handlebar. Install everything else as normal. A carburetor, a gas tank, a muffler,...
And where are your pictures..?
 
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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 09:29 AM
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But he makes it sound so easy John, who needs pictures…?


To the OP, very nice project, that turned out beautiful. Are you still riding it? I’d be curious how many miles you’ve put on the little engine.

I did one some years ago now, but haven’t used it in years…
 
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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 09:43 AM
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This was one cool project Jeff, actually thought I'd like to do one as I was following along with his build, but the truth be told I should be peddling rather than take the easy way around the block...lol
 
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