Here goes...
I will set this up by saying I have about 6 years of GoPed building/riding.
That turned into an electric obsession.
I've since moved on, no longer have any.
This summer I have had the desire the "ride in the wind" and a MB is the solution!
I bought a "kit" about 2 weeks ago from a local SJ guy.
He introduced me to this forum, and I have been reading like crazy.
I decided to build a motorized cruiser, something laid back and comfy!
I'm 6'2" and weigh in at about 250, so this would have to be a sturdy machine.
I've been reading about all the different builds, but finding a bike has been the problem.
I have scoured the CL ads, and chased garage sales, but everything is "not right".
Found a few, but the price just wasn't right.
Then this past weekend i found one at the flea market, a Giant Simple Cruiser.
It was not steel frame, but I went with the brand.
Over the last few nights I have been tinkering with things and got it almost done.
Had a few challenges from the frame tubing shape, to the brake not fitting inside the sprocket.
All have been overcome.
I picked up an AVID front brake tonight, but the forks are missing the posts to mount, just the tabs are there.
I'll hit the bike store tomorrow.
Also, my front tire and wheel exploded last night in the middle of the night!?!
I heard it, but had no idea till today when I moved the bike and noticed the torn wheel!
I'll pick up a tube and wheel tomorrow too.
I have taken a few pictures, but have not finished.
I'm planning on finishing the build up, then tearing it all down and re-building with new quality bits.
I'm going to swap the hardware, change the hoses, cut everything to fit, and lock it all into place.
I'll take lot's of pictures and document the build then.
Thanks for reading.
I will set this up by saying I have about 6 years of GoPed building/riding.
That turned into an electric obsession.
I've since moved on, no longer have any.
This summer I have had the desire the "ride in the wind" and a MB is the solution!
I bought a "kit" about 2 weeks ago from a local SJ guy.
He introduced me to this forum, and I have been reading like crazy.
I decided to build a motorized cruiser, something laid back and comfy!
I'm 6'2" and weigh in at about 250, so this would have to be a sturdy machine.
I've been reading about all the different builds, but finding a bike has been the problem.
I have scoured the CL ads, and chased garage sales, but everything is "not right".
Found a few, but the price just wasn't right.
Then this past weekend i found one at the flea market, a Giant Simple Cruiser.
It was not steel frame, but I went with the brand.
Over the last few nights I have been tinkering with things and got it almost done.
Had a few challenges from the frame tubing shape, to the brake not fitting inside the sprocket.
All have been overcome.
I picked up an AVID front brake tonight, but the forks are missing the posts to mount, just the tabs are there.
I'll hit the bike store tomorrow.
Also, my front tire and wheel exploded last night in the middle of the night!?!
I heard it, but had no idea till today when I moved the bike and noticed the torn wheel!
I'll pick up a tube and wheel tomorrow too.
I have taken a few pictures, but have not finished.
I'm planning on finishing the build up, then tearing it all down and re-building with new quality bits.
I'm going to swap the hardware, change the hoses, cut everything to fit, and lock it all into place.
I'll take lot's of pictures and document the build then.
Thanks for reading.