New Staton Options -- BIMOTO

[fsprandy]

Isn't the Staton gearbox a bit on the heavy side? Wouldn't the Bimoto worm gear be a more compact and light way to get the necessary gear reduction. If the drive is on the left side won't the pedals have to spin when under power?

[kerf]

The Staton box is moderately heavy but very rugged and will handle much larger and more powerful engines. The drive would be through a freewheel mounted on the left side of the crank. Not sure of the pedal crank internals as all sprockets would need to be separated from the pedal shaft with freewheels or one way bearings.

[SirJakesus]

I think it looks quite promising. For a grand it should have the 76mm clutch option and the ability to work on some higher end dual suspension bikes though. I don't think I could give up my TLE43... I'd be CRAWLING up the hills around here.

[eastwoodo4]

1000 dollars is to much.check out my version of this in my thread"well balanced rack mount".

[Leonardo]

ok.... who really "looked" at the pictures...

i thought we weren't supposed to run a 4 stroke 45 degrees inclined

anybody else notice the "dip stick" between pullstart and fuel tank
when viewing from rear?

how will you check the oil...

i believe this to be a step in the right direction,
but needs a few modifications.

they could simply add four more mount holes to tilt motor,
or tilt entire assembly how it is mounted to bicycle.

i do like the mounting location though
i was already trying to figure how to do this
for my K2 EVO

this would answer a lot of my preferences
first being right side drive
second being less reciprocating mass (chains/jackshafts)
third being behind seat / but not rack mount
(this will not interfear with suspension performance)

i don't belive clearance will be an issue for me
but i fully intend to tie a pack under my seat
as a test,... before purchasing one.

[ultima]

Originally Posted by Leonardo

ok.... who really "looked" at the pictures...
i thought we weren't supposed to run a 4 stroke 45 degrees inclined

That was until the [URL="http://www.hondaengines.com/engines/gx25.htm"]Honda GX25[/URL]

"The world's first 360°-inclinable 4-stroke engine"

Originally Posted by Leonardo

anybody else notice the "dip stick" between pullstart and fuel tank
when viewing from rear?

how will you check the oil...

I changed the oil today. The "dipstick" is readily accessible. No need to remove anything. All I had to do is rotate the bike on the bike stand (so the oil doesn't run out from the dipstick due to gravity)

Originally Posted by Leonardo

they could simply add four more mount holes to tilt motor,
or tilt entire assembly how it is mounted to bicycle.

No need!


Cheers.

[mlcorson]

Ultima:
What's your review on this set up?
-Mike

[ultima]

I think it's teriffic.
I rode it 70km today, and it was a bit embarrassing filling up with 0.5 litre at the gas station. Fuel consumption is 1L/100Km. My review would be a bit boring actually, because it gets all the figures they claim on the staton website (45km/hr, 1L/100km, wieight 6kg). It hasn't given me any trouble yet.
I guess all I could add is that it sounds much like a Honda Cub motorcycle.
Very happy.

Cheers

[andyszyd]

So you have the bimoto? Congratulations, I am thinking of getting one, hoping it can be as good on the asphalt as good pulling with full torque on step mountain off road tracks.

What is your bike gearing?

What is the slowest speed on the lowest gear you can ride it with clutch fully engaged and what are approximately engine RPM at that slowest speed?


I know the main gearing is 12:1 can you tell me the ratio of sprockets? Number of teeth on engine output sprocket and number of teeth on freewheeling sprocket.

How is the freewheling both engine and pedaling? Must be great thing to have.

[TREEWK]

Here Is My Latest Build. It Pulls My 300 + Weight Thru All 6 Gears Awsumly. Just Put The Larger 26 X 2.125 Smooth Tread Tires And Wheels On Yesterday. The Titan Has Greaaaat Torque Thru All The Gears, Without High Rpm. The Previous Rear Wheel Had A 28 Tooth Cog For Low Gear. Robbed The Wheels And Tires Of A Tandem. That Rear Wheel Has The 34 Tooth Cog For Low Gear. Did Not Need It But It May Come In Handy. I Have Most Of The Parts For An "inframe" Titan Shifter Build. Have Not Rode My 2 Cvt Free Wheel Bikes For A While. The Yellow Shifter Is My Main Squeeze For Now!! Lol. The 6 Speed Is Addictive. Motors Should Last Much Longer, Fuel Milage Should Be Much Better. No Vibrations!! Parts Run Around $400-$450. Plus A Bicycle. Also This Is A Dual Suspension. Ron