Finally done!

[owend]

I finally swapped out the crappy 2.8 for a 4 hp Tecumseh that I got from blkscorpion80. The new motor runs great and the kid who will be getting the bike will have a blast riding it!

 

[jdogg]

Nice ankle protector!! Good job:thumbsup:

 

[Scottessey]

Nice job, Owen! :thumbsup:

 

[owend]

Thanks guys, I forgot that I had a thread on this already!

 

[bandit 40]

Looks Great Owen :thumbsup:

 

[Arthur Kill]

Wow, nice bike!!

:thumbsup:

 

[Arthur Kill]

Hey owen -- also, could you explain your skateboard wheel chain tensioner?

Maybe some details and a closeup pic or two if you get a chance?

It's looks like a winner!

Thanks!

 

[Havasu Dave]

Hey owen -- also, could you explain your skateboard wheel chain tensioner?

Looks like he did that to keep the chain off of the frame. It appears to be a very close fit there. :shrug:

 

[owend]

Actually, I needed a larger diameter wheel than the stock one to take up the slack and looked everywhere and couldn't find one. I decided to check out a local skate shop, and they had one that was the perfect size and fit the mounting bolt. The only thing that I had to do, was cut down a spacer to make it centered on the chain and it works great!!!

 

[07Motorboy]

Looks good. That 4hp Tecumseh should make it both pretty fast and reliable. :thumbsup:

 

[blkscorpion80]

Nice Owen... Glad I could help.

 

[owend]

You're the man!! Close up pictures.

 

[owend]

Sorry about the crappy pictures.

 

[ghetto_sled]

Ive been using skateboard wheels forever in just the same way, even on some of my chopper street bike builds. Depending on the compound they work as good if not better than the stock ones, and the skateboard bearings can be easily replaced, easily cleaned, and super fast!

 

[owend]

We will see how well it holds up!

 

[Arthur Kill]

Sorry about the crappy pictures.

That is impressive!

If I steal your idea, do I have to pay royalties?

:doah::shrug::laugh:

 

[Arlo Pudfart]

Nice! I sure like reading posts like this one. I'm motivated to make some improvements, too. Thanks.

 

[owend]

Thanks Arthur and Arlo, just used the skateboard wheel to take up the slack in the chain, that's it!