Thanks for all your help guys, for simplicity I'm minded to head for a friction drive, Saton do one with a 7/8" roller which must be even better than the 1" for hills.
All I need now is for the dollar/sterling exchange rate to change in our favour
Kind Regards from rainy Scotland
Thanks for all your help guys, for simplicity I'm minded to head for a friction drive, Saton do one with a 7/8" roller which must be even better than the 1" for hills.
All I need now is for the dollar/sterling exchange rate to change in our favour
Kind Regards from rainy Scotland
That certainly is being thrifty for sure. But don't wait too long because you are only wasting time from now on by not doing yourself the favor of just getting one and having at it! Good deals can be found on the parts if you dig deep enough, or know the right place to look to begin with. I may be able to help you out with a motor at least to get you going if you are looking for the Robin 35cc which I agree with Mtn. Man would be your best bet. PM me to work out the details if you are interested.
I may be able to help you out with a motor at least to get you going if you are looking for the Robin 35cc which I agree with Mtn. Man would be your best bet.
mountainman, mabman, I thought that the smaller roller would be the lowest possible gearing thus getting up the steepest hills easiest?
The only motors so far I've been able to find in the UK are the honda 25cc and 35cc. I wanted a four stroke because I've always found their noise to be more acceptable on the ear.
I can't really import a motor from the US - its going to cost me enough in tax just to get the friction kit through customs.