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Hi everyone,
Here in New York, we are not allowed to have motorized bikes. The shaft you are talking about must be straight and balanced to reduce vibration. Myself, I am a rider at heart, and wouldn't consider a motor of any kind (stupid pride). My ride is 87 lbs and I wouldn;t want to carry the extra pounds. I am also stubborn. I feel I must run what brung, which means its pedal power and it will remain that way. The only way to get stronger, is to pedal, including up hill and against the wind. My last ride was 70 miles. I had to deal with hils and wind and was pedaling at only 9 mph. I took shorter breaks and completed the ride in 8 hours and 15 minutes. My legs were feeling it, but I pedaled any way. Sometimes we have to endure the discomfort of riding to get the prize. Of course, that works for me and may not work for others. A motor defeats riding to me, if I need a motor, I would just get into my car and drive, but thats me, good, bad or
otherwise. KEEP RIDING AND ENJOY.
Mike L
Michael Schutte <schutteonduty@...> wrote:
Michael Schutte <schutteonduty@...> wrote:
I had another USX owner install my Staton kit with Honda 50 engine. He said that Staton machined him a left shaft. If Staton does not have any extended shaft take your left shaft to a machine shop. Remember you are only making the left shaft 1/2 inch longer and the end of shaft needs to be threaded for a spocket. The thread on spocket was either left or right thread I forgot I am sorry. Another way to extent original left shaft is to weld on extra threaded lenght. I know of two owners who went this way. One owner was completely satisfied and one hated his. The shaft must be completely straight. The more off center the shaft the more vibration. Where ever you get the shaft done check the shaft for straightness. THE SHAFT MUST BE STRAIGHT!!!Welding is the cheapest way.Hope this helps.MikeRocklin, Ca
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