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" MOTORBIKE for GRANDPA "
Today was my first trip to work with the
bike.
Had lots of fun, everyone
smiling. My friend
a Golden Eagle :)
I had been looking for a 26" motorbike
for some time. Everywhere I looked someone
was trying to sell me a small scooter. I
wanted something on hand in case of a gas
crisis. I didn't start out to build but I
wanted a beach cruiser (tank style) . It
turned out to be fun. (may do it again)
After getting a little education from Motor
bicycling & U-Tube I found a bike made
by Micargi. The bike is a Falcon GTS 26"/w68
spoke (red) Purchased from Metra Corp , info@bikebuyers.com
A front wheel from Sturmey Archer with hub
brake, gave me more stopping power. I ordered
a Honda GX 35 S3**motor available over the
net ($235). I purchased Golden Eagle Kit
& HD replacement wheels. The kit was
complete & service great.
Problems started when it became evident the
motor straps did not have enough axle to
rest on. Spent many hrs trying to figure
it out. Axle was just not long enough for
this model frame. Had to purchase 7"
axle, from local bicycle store. Axle material
3/8x24t can be obtained in form of hardened
threaded rod 3' length, locally , or from:
Fastenal Co. Highland In. 219-924-3980
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Two axle nuts must be used
in order to clear
frame member.
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The rear fender needed to be notched out
to make room for belt drive.
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This models frame has minimum clearance for
drive wheel (1/32") & may need to
be expanded 1/4" or so.
The Honda motor came with no throttle adjustment.
Use brake adjustment / nut to connect carb.
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Cables & kill switch were to short for
this model. I used a 75" throttle cable
# P75 TC75 & a twistgrip throttle w/kill
switch TG CKW from Grady Howell at 303-459-2780
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Only problems were with
the design of this
bicycle models frame. Once
I changed the
axles everything came together
in no time.
Bike has plenty of power,
25/30mph, quiet,
can be used on & off
trails legally.
Thank you Golden Eagle.
Wm Weddell |
