yoothgeye
I build stuff.
So, last Summer I got my motorized bike together and running and rode it around town a lot, and though it was fun and got attention, it scared me. That little Chinese 68cc engine vibrating like crazy, having only a coaster brake (yeah, that was my choice) the thought that at any time the chain could jerk the tensioner into the spokes and try to kill me at 35mph, I just don't want the stress, especially since having shoulder surgery in the Fall from a mess up on a much smaller motor bike. So, I will do away with the motorized bike and do something else.
A couple years ago my dad bought an early 80s Yamaha QT50 (Cutie50) from a guy at my church, I had the option to buy it for $30, but didn't have money/time for it, so dad gave the guy $50 for it (to help him out). I picked it up for him and took it to VA to mom and dad's house. The wheels were locked, but in minutes dad had adjusted the drum brakes and had it rolling. It is missing the magneto engine side cover and has rust in it. It will need work, but I talked to dad and he said he's not going to do anything with it and I could have it.
So, I plan to have it running for the Summer and beyond. Lots of parts on eBay and a local Yamaha shop where I can get parts at or near cost (friend works there). The thing is, I don't want this to be stock, I just can't leave well enough alone. I'm not talking about the engine, I'm sure I'll hop it up along the way, but I want it to look different. So I grabbed a photo that Outskirtscustoms posted a while back, my QT is identical to this one, and I just did a quick mock up before/after.
I "lowered" the seat (less cushion), removed fenders, moved tail light, removed racks, added a top bar, and put on a lower bicycle stem with BMX bars. What does everyone think? Any more ideas? I don't need a rack, I have cars if I need to carry more than I can put in my backpack.
I'm hoping this will eventually turn into a build thread.
A couple years ago my dad bought an early 80s Yamaha QT50 (Cutie50) from a guy at my church, I had the option to buy it for $30, but didn't have money/time for it, so dad gave the guy $50 for it (to help him out). I picked it up for him and took it to VA to mom and dad's house. The wheels were locked, but in minutes dad had adjusted the drum brakes and had it rolling. It is missing the magneto engine side cover and has rust in it. It will need work, but I talked to dad and he said he's not going to do anything with it and I could have it.
So, I plan to have it running for the Summer and beyond. Lots of parts on eBay and a local Yamaha shop where I can get parts at or near cost (friend works there). The thing is, I don't want this to be stock, I just can't leave well enough alone. I'm not talking about the engine, I'm sure I'll hop it up along the way, but I want it to look different. So I grabbed a photo that Outskirtscustoms posted a while back, my QT is identical to this one, and I just did a quick mock up before/after.
I "lowered" the seat (less cushion), removed fenders, moved tail light, removed racks, added a top bar, and put on a lower bicycle stem with BMX bars. What does everyone think? Any more ideas? I don't need a rack, I have cars if I need to carry more than I can put in my backpack.
I'm hoping this will eventually turn into a build thread.