Well here goes... My basic plan is to mount a Honda GX120 replica
to this bicycle frame The detailed plan for mounting will be determined later when I receive both the motor and the bike, i will have to create or buy a mounting plate which the engine can sit on, hopefully looking something like this then engines shaft will then have a between 10 and 20 tooth sprocket attached(unsure which will give best performance for the engine and terrain) which will connect to the gear on the pedal by connecting a separate chain, then I will use the existing chain attached to the pedals to connect to the rear wheel which will allow me to change gears without paying for a shift kit that will cost as much as the motor itself (although this will mean the pedals will spin when the engine is running)and encase my wording has confused you, here is another "helpful" diagram once I have completed this, given that I haven't acquired 3rd degree burns in a huge explosion I will modify the front brake cable so it controls the throttle.
Assuming everything works I will look into the following
- repositioning the petrol tank
- adding a kill switch
- quietening the engine
- tuning the engine for the highest efficiency at 40mph
- adding rear view mirrors, front rear and signalling lights and a speedometer
- modifications such as a stereo or recumbent seat to make long journeys more fun
Feedback is appreciated as I have little background knowledge in the feild of mechanics.
to this bicycle frame The detailed plan for mounting will be determined later when I receive both the motor and the bike, i will have to create or buy a mounting plate which the engine can sit on, hopefully looking something like this then engines shaft will then have a between 10 and 20 tooth sprocket attached(unsure which will give best performance for the engine and terrain) which will connect to the gear on the pedal by connecting a separate chain, then I will use the existing chain attached to the pedals to connect to the rear wheel which will allow me to change gears without paying for a shift kit that will cost as much as the motor itself (although this will mean the pedals will spin when the engine is running)and encase my wording has confused you, here is another "helpful" diagram once I have completed this, given that I haven't acquired 3rd degree burns in a huge explosion I will modify the front brake cable so it controls the throttle.
Assuming everything works I will look into the following
- repositioning the petrol tank
- adding a kill switch
- quietening the engine
- tuning the engine for the highest efficiency at 40mph
- adding rear view mirrors, front rear and signalling lights and a speedometer
- modifications such as a stereo or recumbent seat to make long journeys more fun
Feedback is appreciated as I have little background knowledge in the feild of mechanics.
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