I had posted about a go-kart project a while back but that didnt work out. I want to buy one of those Schwinn Stingray bikes and motorize it. I just need a few suggestions. I was thinking about getting either one of these kits http://www.kingsmotorbikes.com/Engine_Kit1.htm except Ive seen them much cheaper on ebay. Or I would use a HF blue engine. I would have to buy more if I didnt get the kit but I would probobally get better performance. What would you guys recommend?
Motorized Schwinn Chopper Project
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Or how about helping support DIYGK and getting one of these beauties? 
http://www.diygokarts.com/bike-engine/index.html
http://www.diygokarts.com/bike-engine/index.html
2or3wheels
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look around more i found a 70cc one for 150ish shipped. i will see if i can find link
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I found the guy that was selling the kit, but he didnt have the 70cc one anymore, but found a 49cc which will work. http://cgi.ebay.com/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190251433777
My friend has one of these that hes giving me for real cheap that Im going to use for parts. The motor runs fine. The torque converter is screwed up and it needs a new chain. Im prob just going to use the engine head light and the fake gas tank. not bad for $40
What do you guys think?
2or3wheels
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i second what crazycart said fix it and it will me way more fun.
jr dragster T
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we have one of those baja's. Pretty fun, A bit on the slow side though with the stock gearing.
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My friend has one of these that hes giving me for real cheap that Im going to use for parts. The motor runs fine. The torque converter is screwed up and it needs a new chain. Im prob just going to use the engine head light and the fake gas tank. not bad for $40
What do you guys think?
GET IT!!! I HAVE ONE OF EM, AND I LOVE IT! yes it is slow. (20 mph) but its a blast to drive.
P.S. Where can i find replacement parts for em? i need a new rear tire etc, mines got a flat
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Dont Use Kit On Sitngray
I did the same with two schwinn choppers and trust someone with experince in this specific area the kit is not the way to go becauuse the motor mounts are made for a much thinner smaler bike and they dont realy provide power enough to go 20 mph. we built one with a kit and it sucked so the next one had a honda clone with electric start it was 110cc and the thing flys our next one will have 4 gears and a kick start
I did the same with two schwinn choppers and trust someone with experince in this specific area the kit is not the way to go becauuse the motor mounts are made for a much thinner smaler bike and they dont realy provide power enough to go 20 mph. we built one with a kit and it sucked so the next one had a honda clone with electric start it was 110cc and the thing flys our next one will have 4 gears and a kick start
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My friend has one of these that hes giving me for real cheap that Im going to use for parts. The motor runs fine. The torque converter is screwed up and it needs a new chain. Im prob just going to use the engine head light and the fake gas tank. not bad for $40
What do you guys think?
ya i have 2 of these, they are awsome, they come with a centrifugal clutch, (=slow) but i picked up a couple of torque converters, similar to a snowmobile's driving system, slapped them on and they go about 45 uphill and 50 something down, really fun little guys, the frames on them are pretty solid.
Hey T-BONE I found this video on youtube a few days ago and i remembered your ideas about a motorised schwinn chopper.This one has been fitted with a 49cc engine using a mountain bike derailleur, Also if you go to their profile you'll see the other ones they have also made.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDeip37nNKQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDeip37nNKQ
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t bone like the fact that they put gas motor to run this chopper but do think that it would be safe ride no chain gards brakes know pegs for feet im not kill joy its look good but i would not let my kids ride it if do job do it well i got oc that paid 45 bucks dose give idels for next trike i build thank you for fine Hippie MIke
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