05-30-2021, 11:14 AM | #1 |
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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).
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05-30-2021, 11:28 AM | #2 |
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05-30-2021, 11:38 AM | #3 |
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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.
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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!
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