[TurnNBurn]

Okay, everything is healed and I've started working on the bike again. Since the 12"x12" plate of aluminum had enough scrap metal leftover from cutting out the mounting plate, I was able to use my angle grinder and cut out some spare bracket pieces. I was able to get a 1" wide piece by about 10" long and I'm going to use this to raise the motor about 2 inches higher. This should be the perfect height. I'm in the process of drilling the holes now, but I need to stop by lowes to get some bolts for the new bracket. I'll post progress pics of the bracket modifications and pictures of the motor lifted.

After this, the chain gets connected and I think I'm done except for mounting and wiring the controller. After the controller and wiring is in place, I'm going to get 2 lead acid batteries (only using lead acid for a temporary dry run) and we'll see this bike on the road.

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Mounting plate has been raised, the bracket is done and it seems to look good. Top of the chain is no longer rubbing but the lower half looks iffy. I won't know about the lower part of the chain rubbing until I have the chain set to the proper length and the master link is in place.

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Went to work on the chain to adjust it to length and I guess I'm going to buy a stand for the rear wheel. That'll make life a lot easier. So until payday I can't get the stand and until I get the stand I can't adjust the chain. Without adjusting the chain I won't know if it's still rubbing.