[kevlarorc]

ok so today I made a second attempt at this DIY as my first one failed.
After 7 hours of bike stripping, screw stripping, runs to the hardware store for new screws, runs to a different hardware store because none of my hex keys fit the new screws, vice gripping to get stripped screws out, and more torture; I got the bike back together.
It was all totally worth it. A learning experience (make sure your dremel disc is thin enough for it to actually cut a slot in a screw head) and it runs great now. I only took it around the block and down the feeder but it did 30mph - 70 mph in like 2 seconds. It also feels so much better pulling away from a stop. Freakin awesome. So glad I did this and thanks for all the help from this awesome thread.