Got a few more items in the mail this week: a $5 clutch cable, a $12 digital tachometer, and $14 worth of bicycle brake and shifter cable. For $12, I have to say I am pleasantly surprised by the tach. It actually logs hours, and has a service alarm you can set at whatever interval you want. Nifty.
Here is the updated cost tracker:
Scooter..........................................$100
Engine, bike parts.............................$100
4 new front wheel bearing.......................$8
keyed, weldable drive hub......................$12
expansion pipe, muffler, spark plug..........$90
Cutting & sanding disks........................$20
carburetor........................................$74
new ignition coil.................................$11
12T sprocket.....................................$13
22T sprocket.....................................$15
520 chain.........................................$17
pod air filter.......................................$5
top-end gasket kit...............................$15
Pier 1 wall basket................................$10 (you will see why later...)
ATV throttle........................................$8
SOLD Electric motor and controller..........-$112
Bike cable.........................................$14
Clutch cable........................................$5
Digital tachometer...............................$12Total.............................................$436Here is the tach:
And here is where it will be installed. Fits perfectly in the old battery meter window.
Next up was controls and finishing up exhaust. Welded a bend on the pipe, and the slip joint on the muffler; still need to make a mount for the muffler. Also shortened up the kicker pedal I made before so it will fit under the body work, and got the clutch and throttle cables in and hooked up. Throttle works great, but the clutch does not. Bicycle brake cable and lever don't even begin to engage the clutch mechanism- waaaay too much stretch & deflection. Going to re-do with real motorcycle parts.
Finally, did some trimming and forming of the rear cover. The two "tumors" on top are for the spark plug and throttle cable.
Exhaust ended up a bit low for the body work. I haven't yet decided if I'm okay with this or not.
All for now!
