I had done a ton of research before deciding to change the wheels, stance and brakes on my doodlebug project. As many people who are interested in upgrading this stuff, will not know whats in a thread, I decided to make this thread on what Ive done and the cost it took. You can do independent research or find used parts etc to save money... there are also, other styles of wheels etc and other options that may be cheaper... this is the way/how i am doing my project... hadnt seen a write up like this, so...
After ordering the wheels for the project, I noticed that AGK (affordablegokarts) has a complete package, for $249 (plus shipping). hotrodminibikes also sells a nice looking kit. You can save some money or not, depending on where you buy your parts, etc.
for this upgrade, I will be using the following, all prices are plus shipping:
WHEELS/components:
-new x7 style front and rear wheels, incl. bearings and inner sleeves, $79.90
-new tires (street) front 90/65-8 rear 130/50-8, $54.90
-custom 54t sprocket, rear rotor, spacers, valve stems and hardware $84.66
total for the wheel/tire stuff = $219.46
you can save a bit sourcing this stuff yourself, but after talking with the tech guy at AGK and the great customer service, I felt like supporting the business and bought the extra parts they use in their kit...
BRAKE UPGRADE:
-rt hand brake lever/fluid res (spec order), with HD caliper and brake line $82.95 shipped
got these parts from ProMod (hotrodminibikes). again you may be able to save a buck or two, maybe... but I like to support businesses I consider to be good, where the savings would only be a couple bucks...
using right hand lever, because the left side of the handle bar has the clutch lever and this is what i am accustomed too on streetbikes/harleys... it also looks cleaner than having two levers on one side, IMHO
for this project, stock wheels in pic:
After ordering the wheels for the project, I noticed that AGK (affordablegokarts) has a complete package, for $249 (plus shipping). hotrodminibikes also sells a nice looking kit. You can save some money or not, depending on where you buy your parts, etc.
for this upgrade, I will be using the following, all prices are plus shipping:
WHEELS/components:
-new x7 style front and rear wheels, incl. bearings and inner sleeves, $79.90
-new tires (street) front 90/65-8 rear 130/50-8, $54.90
-custom 54t sprocket, rear rotor, spacers, valve stems and hardware $84.66
total for the wheel/tire stuff = $219.46
you can save a bit sourcing this stuff yourself, but after talking with the tech guy at AGK and the great customer service, I felt like supporting the business and bought the extra parts they use in their kit...
BRAKE UPGRADE:
-rt hand brake lever/fluid res (spec order), with HD caliper and brake line $82.95 shipped
got these parts from ProMod (hotrodminibikes). again you may be able to save a buck or two, maybe... but I like to support businesses I consider to be good, where the savings would only be a couple bucks...
using right hand lever, because the left side of the handle bar has the clutch lever and this is what i am accustomed too on streetbikes/harleys... it also looks cleaner than having two levers on one side, IMHO
for this project, stock wheels in pic:
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