Here is my latest build. I had John and Nick helping with this one. We built it in about 8 hours or so, but a lot of time was also wasted going on scavenger hunts for parts (much of which was sitting in traffic).
A lot of Schwinn Stingray choppers have been converted to motorized bikes, but I never really liked the way they looked after moving everything around to fit an adult. This one is a little different (it was already converted to adult size before I motorized it). The stock seat can't really be moved up off the frame and still look like it belongs on the bike. This one has a good springer saddle instead. Also, the ape-hanger handle bars are the best way to get the hand grips up where an adult can reach them. They give it a great chopper look, but really just move the grips up to a normal height without using those rediculous super-tall handle bar mounts.
Like all motored bikes I build, it's a 50cc with automatic clutch. This one has a 36t rear sprocket to make up for the small rear tire, so it can keep up with (or pass) the bigger bikes I've made. There is still minor cosmetic stuff (like re-mounting the tank), but it's pretty much done, and running great.
I don't know what the exact rules are on endorsing vendors, but I want to give credit to Livefastmotors for building an excellent chopper conversion kit for this bike. I am not affiliated with them, and I think it's worthwhile to let forum members know that this is a really well built kit that makes the installation easy (make sure you have extra chain length!).
Any way, here it is. If you want to avoid the problems I ran into while building it, I have posted a lot of build details in the Wild On The Streets area under the same title.
A lot of Schwinn Stingray choppers have been converted to motorized bikes, but I never really liked the way they looked after moving everything around to fit an adult. This one is a little different (it was already converted to adult size before I motorized it). The stock seat can't really be moved up off the frame and still look like it belongs on the bike. This one has a good springer saddle instead. Also, the ape-hanger handle bars are the best way to get the hand grips up where an adult can reach them. They give it a great chopper look, but really just move the grips up to a normal height without using those rediculous super-tall handle bar mounts.
Like all motored bikes I build, it's a 50cc with automatic clutch. This one has a 36t rear sprocket to make up for the small rear tire, so it can keep up with (or pass) the bigger bikes I've made. There is still minor cosmetic stuff (like re-mounting the tank), but it's pretty much done, and running great.
I don't know what the exact rules are on endorsing vendors, but I want to give credit to Livefastmotors for building an excellent chopper conversion kit for this bike. I am not affiliated with them, and I think it's worthwhile to let forum members know that this is a really well built kit that makes the installation easy (make sure you have extra chain length!).
Any way, here it is. If you want to avoid the problems I ran into while building it, I have posted a lot of build details in the Wild On The Streets area under the same title.
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