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Hoeha said:Wow, you even have official wheelbuilding tools?!?!
I don't have that, i use an old fork
Was going to use that, then when I was buying spokes I saw the truing stand and figured I'd be better off getting it.
I was always using some rackety way of keeping my bikes up before buying a proper bikestand, and I've regretted not getting it sooner. Plus, if I pay for the tools, I make sure I won't half-ass the job since I paid good money for being able to do it in the first place.
(All of the above is just an excuse for me to buy more tools...
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Can't get the sprockets' lockring off.
It's utterly stuck. I've soaked it with WD40 and put a flame to it, but no go. Taking it to an LBS tomorow to see if they can help, or does anybody have an idea I could try?
It's utterly stuck. I've soaked it with WD40 and put a flame to it, but no go. Taking it to an LBS tomorow to see if they can help, or does anybody have an idea I could try?
WOW! This is looking awesome!
As far as the headbadge goes, leave it as is. You can always paint it later if you don't like the way it looks.
Cheers,
Dr. T
As far as the headbadge goes, leave it as is. You can always paint it later if you don't like the way it looks.
Cheers,
Dr. T
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Nice build so far!
I am chiming in a little late but wanted to add my 2 cents.
If you use the moped engine for something else please understand that just because it's a 2 stroke it will not function if you tip it. For two reasons
1) the oil galleries in the transmission (yes 2 cycles have oil too) will not properly lube all of the parts including the clutch which is very important.
2) the float bowl in the carb needs to be horizontal
Long story short if you use It you need to keep it in it's stock orientation. Great motor though there are lots of Puch E50 aftermarket parts. I have numerous friends with E50 bikes.
Keep it up
-Moto
I am chiming in a little late but wanted to add my 2 cents.
If you use the moped engine for something else please understand that just because it's a 2 stroke it will not function if you tip it. For two reasons
1) the oil galleries in the transmission (yes 2 cycles have oil too) will not properly lube all of the parts including the clutch which is very important.
2) the float bowl in the carb needs to be horizontal
Long story short if you use It you need to keep it in it's stock orientation. Great motor though there are lots of Puch E50 aftermarket parts. I have numerous friends with E50 bikes.
Keep it up
-Moto
Thanks guys!
Moto, thanks for the tips! I've now entirely given up on the Puch engine and am going with a chinese one. A bit of a cheat, I know, but I figure I can always build another one when this one is done and do it proper.
As far as progress goes;
Front tire is on its way!
Moto, thanks for the tips! I've now entirely given up on the Puch engine and am going with a chinese one. A bit of a cheat, I know, but I figure I can always build another one when this one is done and do it proper.
As far as progress goes;
Front tire is on its way!
