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azbug-i

I live for the CABE
Hello! My old friend started building really cool motorized bikes and it inspired me, id like to try it out!

I picked up this panther repop frame and fitted tank, and also some bars, and some 26 ballooner wheels online. Plus a motor at the local bike shop. Ill post pics as the bars come together.

Heres the start :)

Frame/Tank

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Engine and some various parts, bars, brakes, grips are in this pile (will not be using that tire set - using cream colored tires). rims are on the way. I currently have some bmx 3 piece cranks for it too. Need to find a bmx sprocket probably, maybe a vintage sprocket is just as well. likely will stick to half inch pitch drive train.

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monark fork - im gonna sand blast it and clear coat it I think. the fork has been welded already. I KNOW ITS BAD TO REMOVE OG PAINT, I don't like doing it :(. I didn't end up removing any paint for the time being.

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Update 10/8/15
Went a different route with wheels and cranks - using bmx cranks and cassette bmx wheels so the gearing will be 25t x 9t on the wheel. Im waiting for the rear axle to come in, so I can switch the rear from 14mm down to 3/8s. I found better shaped vintage bars on my parts shelf, so I don't need to use the chrome ones (at least ill try these first)

I also need to weld a brake bridge onto the frame to install some caliper brakes on the back. Also want to chop the seat post tube (its much longer than I need) Im even considering welding a plate for the seat to mount to instead of even using a seat post.

Once I get the rear wheel taken care of and I get some hardware that the tank was missing, and install the brakes, ill start installing the rest of the motor stuff. Its just bolted on right now.

Here are some pics
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robertriley ill check those out. Im actually gonna use a bmx 26 inch cassette wheel set, its sick. the gearing will be 25t up front and 9t in back! and will leave the motor very exposed. It should look good, and those wheels are BUILT to last.
Only downside is braking, a drum break might have been nicer than the caliper brakes Im going to try to use. :-/ we will see. Its just a 66cc so it shouldn't be too fast!

Will start building soon!
 
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More work today
Welded a plate for mounting the caliper brakes and seat brackets. Chopped the seat post tube.
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This is the look im going for. From last night
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Most recent mock up. Still working on front drop outs and waiting for rear axle for the correct wheel. This rear wheel is a doner for pics. Got the seat and brakes mounted. The plate turned out swell !

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Thanks for the compliment on the welding! he actually dislikes the welds because he can do better, hes ashamed of these haha and I think they look great! haha
 
rode it today. all is well and ready for motor assembly.

today i installed the brake cable and lever and setup the brakes, put the rear axle into the bmx cassette wheel, put the motor drive cnc'd rear sprocket assemble, pedals, and tightened everything up for a ride! it rides super smooth! oh i finished the fork drop outs too.

current parts:
repop panther frame and stainless tank to match
troxel style saddle
profile bmx cranks and profile imperial sprocket, bmx pedals
primo/shadow bmx cassette 26'' wheels - sealed cartridge bearing
cncd rear sprocket assembly
monark deluxe forks
20s handlebars
brick tires
generic stem
caliper brakes, tektro arm.

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