1962 Rex Powered Bicycle

[Desertduler]

Here is my motorized Beach Cruiser bicycle. The power plant is a 1962 Rex KL30 motorcycle engine which is made in Germany. It has a three speed transmission with a lever activated clutch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guGDuE1rjgM

 

[landuse]

Nice!!

 

[Desertduler]

Nice!!

Thanks, kind of fun to ride too.

 

[landuse]

I made a friction powered mountain bike a few years ago using a weedwacker. It was a blast

 

[itsid]

Awesome, apart from the digital speedometer

I think an old triangular VDO would match best..


Anyways, it looks just like the kind of motorized bicycle
I would love to call my own



'sid

 

[Desertduler]

Awesome, apart from the digital speedometer

I think an old triangular VDO would match best..
View attachment 100581

Anyways, it looks just like the kind of motorized bicycle
I would love to call my own



'sid

That would be cool to have an old triangular VDO speedometer indeed.
This thing is a work in progress and I do have the original VDO speedometer and cable drive that drives the speedometer but it is calibrated for the Rex motorcycle smaller wheels and If I installed it the speedometer reading would be incorrect.
I have a vintage headlight on its way to me via mail that I believe will look cool on the bike. This thing runs excellent and the little Rex engine is in perfect condition and runs like a top!

 

[itsid]

I think I have a VDO pickup somewhere for a 26" bicycle wheel (28"? will need to take a look)
but I doubt the cable is identical between the bike parts and the motorcycle parts
(I'd assume the latter to be a tad beefier )

this one's nice, new and complete for a 26" wheel
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-VD...-km-unbenutz-1960er-1970er-Jahre/332780550440

a bit cheaper a set of two:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Retro-Fa...it-1-Antriebswelle-u-1-Halterung/302848198041
(one to pry open, clean and convert to miles perhaps )

If you want me to keep my eyes open for one
(or you found one and the seller isn't willing to ship overseas)
just drop me a note, I'll take care of that.

'sid

 

[Desertduler]

Awesome! Thanks Sid!

 

[Desertduler]

I found this one and bought it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stewart-Wa...for-26-bicycle-fits-all-cruisers/223119151393

 

[itsid]

cool...
that's indeed very nice and it would've been terribly hard to beat that price;
so that could be considered the ideal deal

I'm sure there's no need to tell you that the roadmaster bike shown in that auction
kinda dictates how the tank will have to be now

In fact I made the mistake and googled vintage roadmasters just to get a better view..
this '41 roadmaster is a drool generator
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfYomBIY7Ao

Anyways.. can't wait to see the tank

'sid

 

[Desertduler]

That Roadmaster is awesome! Like I said my bicycle is a work in progress. Wait until you see the headlight that I have coming for it Sid.

 

[Desertduler]

I little added bling. Exhaust shield and chrome exhaust tip. Aluminum air filter cover which deadens some intake noise. More things to be added.

 

[Desertduler]

Here is the headlight and the speedometer installed.

 

[Desertduler]

A little video of a road test with this beach cruiser. Nothing earthshaking but somewhat fun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQBVhT7Sfjc

 

[landuse]

Very cool