The mixture

Without a certain oil to fuel ratio parts of the engine could burn up. This is why when you first run an engine you need to use more oil than usual to make sure everything comes out right. For my moter I use regular gas, and the Yamaha 2 stroke oil. The gas to oil ratio for the first 300 miles is 16-1 and after that it will mellow out at 25-1.

What needs to happen

The breaks on the frame do not work at all. I tried to replace the pads, and I tightened the actual cable, I even replaced the cables but that didn't seem to work. So now I think the best course of action would be to purchase a small disk break that would work with the frame. I prefer a disk break to a classic break just for the fact that it would be easier to install. The frame wouldnt work with a normal bike break system so I would have to weld it/drill the spots out and bolt it in. The disk break will work much easier and will probably have more friction and allow me to stop sooner and safer at high speeds. 

Getting The Clutch Set Up

I got the clutch cable inserted to the clutch which is pulled by the left hand side brake. I replaced the front breaks with a clutch for easy access.

Some Chain Complications

I have mounted the motor onto the bike and it will run for a short time, but every time i run it something else breaks. For example, i was riding it to test the tension-er was in the correct place and the chain suddenly snapped into a stuck position.

As you can see in the picture, the chain got wedged in between the gear and the actual casing. This could have ended much worse if the engine was running any faster because the chain is actually made of a stronger material than the case its in so if it collided fast enough it would have shattered it. I had to take out the master link in order to get it out of there. The master link is a part of the chain that is removable and can be put back on without having to shatter a link. 

I ended up getting it back into place without assaulting the outer shell, or breaking any links in the chain.

Throwing science at the wall

After inspecting the frame I have realized that it needs some basic repairs. The back breaks need to be fixed, the gear cable needs to be moved, the front breaks need to be removed, the cup holder needs to be removed, the chain needs to be replaced, and the entire frame needs to be sprayed down due to the huge amount of rust found on the gears, chain, and breaks.

Fix Er Up

I have ordered the motor in the mail and it is expected to come in next week. So while I wait for that I will be preforming maintenance on the bike i'm using as the base for my motor bike.

Gathering Scrap

I have collected a bike to use as the main frame for my DIY motor bike. It needs some work on it like a seat, a chain, and Breaks. Besides that its a nice bike. I've also ordered a 80cc 2 stroke motor online to put on the bike. It comes with some parts, but I still need to purchase some mounts that will fit the motor and bike. A proper chain because the one it came with was too flimsy for me, and a couple dozen nuts, bolts, washers, and lock washers to ensure that the bike is well built.