Thanks man! I try to do more experimental diy things

Yeah, I was going to add a brace there and across the control arms too but I'm waiting to see where my clearance is for the steering.

Well Mr. Tayler, I already explained why I mounted the engine in that spot. I didn't want to lose the rear basket and I already built a trike with the motor in the back. The whole purpose of this build was to keep the basket. You can try and mount it in the front but with that size of engine, the steering will be heavy. Also, I don't consider fabricating parts that are crucial to the build a "waste of time" especially when it was a success.

@@rick14377 You and I define 'success' very differently, little buddy. Enjoy your rudimentary redneck methods

Youre a joke, little buddy. You're not successful.

Except its not a success, youre just a bonehead.

I want to do a hybrid, both E and G trike. They can operate together or independently from each other.

I don't know the name of the brand, but it's an adult tricycle w/ 7 speed. You can look it up on amazon or walmart.com.

It'll be worth it, I always enjoyed motorizing trikes. It's definitely a challenge.

3 things: You can use tensioners or idler sprockets to avoid having the chain rub on the frame. You could also use a jack shaft, that will help with alignment. It will also allow you to mount the sprockets where you need them. If you are going to mount the engine in the center like I did in this build, I would highly recommend the jack shaft. I believe you can buy a bolt on jack shaft so that way you don't have to weld it on. I think the Schwinn meridian is an aluminum frame so welding might not be an option. Lastly, if the driven sprocket on the axle doesn't fit in-between the frame, you may have to use a smaller axle sprocket. If you do this, just increase the driven sprocket on the jack shaft.

Thank you , appreciate it. This being my 1st gas bicycle anything I just want to do it as right as possible

Question: Where did you get the jack shaft if you didn’t make your own and how long inch wise

@@WinstonMyers-il5dl I got the Jack shaft from OMBwarehouse. They have complete jack shaft kits, and I got the 12'' shaft kit. I tend to get larger shafts because I can always cut them to size. They come with 2 sprockets, a 17t 40 chain and a 13t 40 chain. However, since the sprocket on my clutch is 35 chain, I didn't use the 17t sprocket. Instead, I used a 36t 35 chain sprocket. You can use any size sprocket and chain, just as long as the sprocket bore is the same diameter as the shaft.

@@WinstonMyers-il5dl You can cut the jack shaft with some power tools like a chop saw, band saw, portable band saw, or angle grinder. If you don't have power tools, you can use a hack saw. that will take a while to cut through and it may not be a straight cut. the jack shaft I used didn't have threads on either end, through you can use a jack shaft with threaded ends. If you have to cut a jack shaft with threaded ends, you can use a lock collar on the side you cut. I recommend welding the lock collar to the shaft, but if you don't have a welder, the set screws will be good enough. Just make sure you torque the set screws down and use lock tight.

I just use the music from youtube's studio, if you dont' like it, I won't use it.

But you lose the basket, the utility of the tricycle. I've built a trike with the motor in the back (my yellow trike), and it is way easier to build but no basket. Would like to see your trike.

@@rick14377 You can easily put another basket up front. Which is my plan. But the motor up front honestly makes no sense unless it’s the two wheel bike 🚲 with a small motor in between the frame. Idm losing the basket for a more sensible construction

This would be the ultimate store runner. You could carry a keg or a person on the back. Hauling camping stuff...🍻

I pedal for exercise and to save on the clutch.

Well I went to your channel, and answered my own question about brakes and all, thank you for sharing your project.

@@Patrick-rk9vw yeah, I only did that because I couldn't find a hub with a 15mm diameter at the time so instead I welded the 5/8 spacer to it. I found a company that sells trike parts, and they have a 15mm hub but it's too late. I already did the damage.

So, you have two options, you either buy a hub from amazon which is $50, or you make the hub yourself. I made my own hub with a 5/8'' spacer and welded it to the drum brake. You can also use lock collars but keep in mind, the axle is 15mm in diameter and the spacer or lock collars are 5/8''. So, try your best to center it up on the drum brake. I also made my own jackshaft to help align the sprocket on the engine and the axle. I do have a video on this, I think its part 4 or 5 were I do this. You can also check out my newer video where I build another one of these trikes. Part 4 is what you're looking for.

Thanks man! that means a lot, and i'll upload an update soon.

What do you mean?

@@rick14377 I've built the same bike only different motor placement

Thanks man! If you do try this, I don't think you'll regret it. Trikes are more convenient then bikes and safer, just as long as you take corners slow.

It surprisingly worked.

I know the fenders are a hazard, but I wanted to see how it would look. After this video, I threw them away.

Because it was a test ride. You don't normally ride rough on your first outing with a project because chains and cables stretch, bolts may come loose, and alignment issues may be present. After the initial ride and addressing these issues, then you can ride as rough as you want. In fact, when I did go full throttle, my chain popped off because I had an alignment issue with the sprocket. And because of that, my rear tire locked up at 39mph. Keep in mind that I was cruising at 39mph, this thing can go a lot faster, but my acceleration is horrible because of it. My gearing is extremely tall on this bike so I have very slow acceleration. The 49cc wouldn't be able to handle it. As for driving on the wrong side of the road, I do this so I can see what's in front of me. It's a lot easier to avoid something that you see then what you can't see.

@@rick14377 ok the testing makes since but theirs no excuse for riding on the wrong side of the road that's just dum

Elaborate? @@theLyzhendricks

2 strokes are more fun but 4 stroke are more reliable. 2 strokes are cheaper and is reflected in the quality. 4 strokes are a little slower but are more convenient especially when you don't have to mix the gas and you have no clutch to play with. Personally, I prefer the 4 strokes. But that doesn't mean 2 strokes are bad, it just depends on the application.

yeah, they are extremely hard to find. Gopowersports and ombwarehouse have torque converters for the 79cc I believe.

@@rick14377 I’ll check it out thank you for the Website!

Thanks man!! I try my best to document what I do, even if it's a failure. we all learn from it. I'm glad you joined the community. It's a great hobby and you wont regret it!

@@rick14377 Thank you as well