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I am to the wiring stage of my scooter project and I've run across a dilema of sorts.....On some wiring schematics there is a resistor, either 5 or 10 ohms, 5 watt, in series with the autochoke coil and on other schematics there is none. Anyone have any input on when a resistor is called for? Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to give.

Swingarm brackets are welded and scoot is a roller

Photo update:










On to the wiring.......

I got my start in Vocational Agriculture class in high school. I spent most of my study hall time periods in the shop. We had a great teacher and he always gave passes to those that wanted additional shop time.....Any time I could get there, I was there...Got my first welder after high school (1970) with funds I earned from trapping. Was a new Lincoln buzz box I purchased for $80 and was the best investment I ever made. I still have that welder today and it works as good now as then. Only had to repair/replace cables and ends once and lube the fan once. Not too bad for 40+ years of service. I purchased a mig welder a few years ago and that is my welder of choice simply because of its flexibility. I keep the Lincoln not only for sentimental value but because it handles the occasional really thick welding so well.

Next week I'm going to do the final alignment on the swing arm. My current plans are to set up the laser so it will shoot vertically through the center of the steering tube, down the centerline of the frame and through the center point of the rear tube. I will align the center groove of the rear tire with the laser so it "should" all be true and track correctly.... Got the grandkids coming for the weekend so will be busy until then. That's the plan!

The rubber on the front part of the motor mount was rectangular shaped so I used a piece of rectangular tubing to "capture" it, but it still allows movement.

Photo update:

Upper shock mount and start of swingarm fabrication:

Thanks to all who have taken time to reply. Your input is certainly appreciated and will save me not only a lot of design time but I'll end up with a better riding scoot when it is done.... Thanks again! Based on your input, I've started construction of the swing arm mount however I need to pick up some wider steel for mounting it to the frame.Will get that next time I get to town and with any luck I'll find it in the offcut bin where it is only $1 per lb.

Project update: rear shock mount and front pivot for swing arm fabbed and welded.

Thanks. I was able to get the room for the engine that I needed by opening the frame up 3" and I still will have the original wheelbase length..... All of the plastics will fit as originally designed.....so that part of the project was a success. Thanks for your input on the fixed engine mount issue....I probably need to clarify my engine mount question though... I will still have a rear shock but what I'm undecided on is whether I need a swing arm or can I mount the front of the engine to a fixed point and will the bushings that are there give me enough flex....?