RedRider48
'Lil Knee Scuffer
Hey Guys, during this Covid Pandemic, I've navigated through a couple of interesting projects, at least, to me. Looking for my next project, I decided to haul out of storage this Hiawatha, I purchased 6-8 years ago. My original thoughts was to make a Whizzer Bike, of sorts with adding a 2T motor. However, I "nixed" this when I took delivery of a real 1948 era Whizzer. Therefore the "2T" idea was taken off the table, at the time (6-8 years ago.) Fast forward to this month, since it needed wheels/tires, handle bars, pedals and was a "skip tooth" version (noted by it's crank), I quickly learned, not only, the scarcity of these parts, but, how expensive. It can be easily argued the conversion cost will exceed the cost of purchase the original parts, but, factored into this, is the "fun" aspect of doing it.
Therefore, have set about a new venture of converting it to an eBike! Am I going rogue? Is the idea crazy for such a wonderful relic? Yes, it would be if I "bastardized" it to do so. But no, I can add an eBike conversion kit and not harm one link of its chain. LOL!
I'll keep ya'll posted on this craziest.
BTW, ran across a nice old Roadmaster step through yesterday while seeking parts. It's a "skip-chain" and for sale too.
Therefore, have set about a new venture of converting it to an eBike! Am I going rogue? Is the idea crazy for such a wonderful relic? Yes, it would be if I "bastardized" it to do so. But no, I can add an eBike conversion kit and not harm one link of its chain. LOL!
I'll keep ya'll posted on this craziest.
BTW, ran across a nice old Roadmaster step through yesterday while seeking parts. It's a "skip-chain" and for sale too.