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Old 08-12-2013, 09:19 AM   #15
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Originally Posted by prodigit View Post
I almost finished my beach cruiser, just waiting for more parts.

I'll also upload a pic.
All I'm having problems with is finding a good braking system. The coaster brake is far from good, reliable or dependable in emergencies!
It barely can brake.
My old Rollfast motorbike used a New Departure Model D coaster hub, and it was pretty good at braking the 80cc kit. BUT the non-name china hub on my last motor bike was totally worthless, and since it became seized when trying to brake at 20mph, I have to say; do not use a cheap-o coaster brake on a motorbike conversion.

Granted, both bikes were stolen, so I was not able to adequately test the new Departure Model D coaster brake.

I think installing a good cable or hydraulic disc set is the way to go for motorbike brakes.
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2011 Roketa MC-23-150

4T 150cc 157 qmj

24mm carb w 115 main jet and paper cone air filter

Manual petcock w Tygon fuel lines

Scrappy Dog Scooters Retro-slash stainless straight-thru exhaust

RED spring clutch

Adjustable CDI (brand unknown, it's blue and red and works great!)

KOSO high performance variator w 12g sliders

Gates Powerlink 835-20-30 belt

GPS verified 65mph on flats.
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