80cc Huffy Nel Lusso

dh · 05-30-2021, 11:14 AM

I'm starting an 80cc beach cruiser project. Any tips on these 2 stroke engine kits or huffy beach cruisers would be appreciated. So far just getting a bike and engine kit have been a pain. Walmart can't keep bikes in stock here, people are actually hawking them on Offerup and Facebook. I placed an order for a Huffy Nel Lusso over a week ago from Walmart.com and finally shipped yesterday and should be delivered today or tomorrow.

Ordering the 2 stroke engine kit was tough. Amazon and others won't ship them to the peoples republic of California. I was able to find an ebay seller who would ship one here and I got the kit last week.

I keep reading that the weak point on the Huffy beach cruiser is the wheelbearings and coaster brake so I plan to grease the hubs and loctite the entire project. The chain tensioner on these bike kits look sketchy.

I'm thinking about ordering a springer front fork from Bikeberry, not sure if anyone has experience with these. They would give the bike a classic look and better ride, but are they safe at 30-40 mph? I'll post pics of the bike, kit, and inspiration (1911 Indian Single).

dh · 05-30-2021, 11:28 AM

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wheelbender6 · 05-30-2021, 11:38 AM

I had a Schwinn style springer on my motorized bicycle and it worked well. I never really went over 30mph on it. Try to find one with a brake mount unless you plan to use disk or drum brake.
- if you get a Wally World bike, avoid the ones with a welded-on cargo rack. The heat from welding can cause cracks in the chain stays.

dh · 05-30-2021, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wheelbender6

I had a Schwinn style springer on my motorized bicycle and it worked well. I never really went over 30mph on it. Try to find one with a brake mount unless you plan to use disk or drum brake.
- if you get a Wally World bike, avoid the ones with a welded-on cargo rack. The heat from welding can cause cracks in the chain stays.

Thanks so much. I hadn't thought about brake mounts on the springer fork. I looked after I read your reply and the bike berry springer fork I was considering doesn't have a brake mount.
Glad I didn't order them yet!

Unfortunately the Huffy has a welded cargo rack. I didn't consider the additional welds and possible frame issues. I'll keep a close eye on the frame welds and use the rack sparingly
Thanks again!

05-30-2021, 11:14 AM	#1
dh Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 451	80cc Huffy Nel Lusso I'm starting an 80cc beach cruiser project. Any tips on these 2 stroke engine kits or huffy beach cruisers would be appreciated. So far just getting a bike and engine kit have been a pain. Walmart can't keep bikes in stock here, people are actually hawking them on Offerup and Facebook. I placed an order for a Huffy Nel Lusso over a week ago from Walmart.com and finally shipped yesterday and should be delivered today or tomorrow. Ordering the 2 stroke engine kit was tough. Amazon and others won't ship them to the peoples republic of California. I was able to find an ebay seller who would ship one here and I got the kit last week. I keep reading that the weak point on the Huffy beach cruiser is the wheelbearings and coaster brake so I plan to grease the hubs and loctite the entire project. The chain tensioner on these bike kits look sketchy. I'm thinking about ordering a springer front fork from Bikeberry, not sure if anyone has experience with these. They would give the bike a classic look and better ride, but are they safe at 30-40 mph? I'll post pics of the bike, kit, and inspiration (1911 Indian Single). __________________ 2013 SSR XF-250
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05-30-2021, 11:38 AM	#3
wheelbender6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,902	I had a Schwinn style springer on my motorized bicycle and it worked well. I never really went over 30mph on it. Try to find one with a brake mount unless you plan to use disk or drum brake. - if you get a Wally World bike, avoid the ones with a welded-on cargo rack. The heat from welding can cause cracks in the chain stays. __________________ "Its not WHAT you ride; its THAT you ride"
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