Motorized Scooter Build w/ 6.0HP Tecumseh

[gvfc2]

well just measure the pitch and we can tell you what size chain you would need

 

[OzFab]

Ok, so you found a wheel, great. Throw up a pic so I can see what type of sprocket you have & sort out what you can do with it.

One things for sure, you wont be able to use the sprocket coz bicycle chain won't be strong enough.

 

[Bobby]

i'll throw up a pic tomorrow cuz its dark out now

 

[Bobby]

sorry i havent posted anything recently.
ok so i put the wheel on (sorry i forgot to count the teeth on the tire) and tried to take a ride on it but that didnt work too well because the rim is completely bent

 

[OzFab]

Seems you forgot to post pics too...

Depending on severity, buckled rims can be easily fixed with a bit of time & skill

 

[Bobby]

how can they be fixed? i'll post a video of it tomorrow

 

[Bobby]

ok so i went outside to take a video of it today and here it is.
sorry for everyone who has a slow connection and can't watch it, i would post pics but you can't really see what im talking about in pictures unless i took like 100.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLm57vvzbdw

 

[OzFab]

EDIT-how do you post videos?

That's one thing you can't do, you'll need to first upload it to a video hosting site like youtube or photobucket then copy the url to your post

 

[Bobby]

I already have it on youtube but it says "invalid file type"

 

[gvfc2]

cant post a link to youtube? in the post its self not in the manage attachments

 

[Bobby]

ok i fixed it. it is now in post #47

 

[Russ2251]

Use a spoke tool to "unbuckle" or straighten rim.
On a tire that size should take just a couple minutes.

 

[OzFab]

Use a spoke tool to "unbuckle" or straighten rim.
On a tire that size should take just a couple minutes.

Shoulsn't take long at all. I'll dumb it right down for you:

You'll notice that the spokes from the centre hub to the rim meet in a straight line on the rim but go to either side of the hub. What you need to do is determine what spokes need to be loosened or tightened to move the rim & remove the buckle; if the rim buckles to the left, find the centre of the buckle & loosen the spokes that go to the left side of the hub & tighten the spokes that go to the right side.

Seriously, it's not that difficult. The hardest part is getting the spoke caps to actually turn. Removing the tyre will help in two ways; 1. it removes a bit of pressure from the rim & 2. it exposes the end of the caps which have a flathead slot in them.

Have a go at it & see how you go. Once you remove the tyre, mount the wheel back on the scooter & your brakes will act as a guide...

 

[Bobby]

ok thanks guys i think i'll just buy a new tire. 1) because it will already be straight 2)because it will be clean.LOL

 

[sexyvicta]

have a go at it & see how you go. Once you remove the tyre, mount the wheel back on the scooter & your brakes will act as a guide

there are no brakes to use as a guide and clearly this rim is quite bent/buckled, i don't think you will be able to true it very well by adjusting the spokes. go find another one it will cost nothing or use the front wheel off the bike. That peddle brake hub will have more drag than a regular hub aswel

 

[Bobby]

there are no brakes to use as a guide

yes there are they're just hard to see

 

[Bobby]

or use the front wheel off the bike.

than i can't use an engine if i use the front wheel

 

[sexyvicta]

than i can't use an engine if i use the front wheel

get one of those motorised bike sprokets that bolts onto the spokes. the sproket on the coaster brake hub you have is too small

 

[Bobby]

where can i get just the sprocket?

 

[ML-TOYS]

I have rear wheels with sprocket and brake from razor dirtbikes, i can measure them to see the sizes if you want?
Basically these. http://shop.razor.com/Rear_Wheel-W15128190048/