This is my first actual finished project. Not the best but FUN!!! I was lucky enough to pick up this electric scooter on craigslist for very cheap. It works but it needs a "controller" which is around $30-50 but it isn't what I wanted it so its perfect for my Electric-to-Gas conversion. A few trial-&-errors before it actually rides right w/o any issues.
This is how I got it. Gotta love the dual suspension.
Comparing it next to my cheapo homemade scooter.
Cutting the rear end off so the motor can be mounted.
Reversing the rear wheel because the 99cc motor spins counter clockwise on the left side. Also, cutting out the #25 sprocket and welding the #35 sprocket on - Decently straight. I tried drilling - BAD IDEA. Not even with my drill press so i weld it. Also, making the motor mount bracket.
Priming the motor mount and painting it. Color doesn't exactly but hardly noticeable. I'm fine with it.
Ready to mount motor.
Its DONE!!! yey!!!
THE PROBLEM. Since its my first time doing this I thought that the rear sprocket is BOLTED on to the hub. I was wrong. Reversing the rear wheel and spinning the sprocket counter clockwise is LOOSENING the sprocket off. So than have to drill 4 3/16 holes for nuts/bolts.
ANOTHER PROBLEM. Those four nuts/bolts broke within a mile of riding. Sigh, frustrated so I decided to give it another shot. This time I welt to Menards and and ask for their strongest material nuts/bolts. I drilled four new 1/4 holes and bolt the sprocket solidly in place along with the same 3/16 holes too. After few miles of riding its still solidly in place. Love'n it!!!
This is how I got it. Gotta love the dual suspension.
Comparing it next to my cheapo homemade scooter.
Cutting the rear end off so the motor can be mounted.
Reversing the rear wheel because the 99cc motor spins counter clockwise on the left side. Also, cutting out the #25 sprocket and welding the #35 sprocket on - Decently straight. I tried drilling - BAD IDEA. Not even with my drill press so i weld it. Also, making the motor mount bracket.
Priming the motor mount and painting it. Color doesn't exactly but hardly noticeable. I'm fine with it.
Ready to mount motor.
Its DONE!!! yey!!!
THE PROBLEM. Since its my first time doing this I thought that the rear sprocket is BOLTED on to the hub. I was wrong. Reversing the rear wheel and spinning the sprocket counter clockwise is LOOSENING the sprocket off. So than have to drill 4 3/16 holes for nuts/bolts.
ANOTHER PROBLEM. Those four nuts/bolts broke within a mile of riding. Sigh, frustrated so I decided to give it another shot. This time I welt to Menards and and ask for their strongest material nuts/bolts. I drilled four new 1/4 holes and bolt the sprocket solidly in place along with the same 3/16 holes too. After few miles of riding its still solidly in place. Love'n it!!!
