Could somebody help me???

[Najuto9tail]

Hey people I am new to this bike and motors thing and I wanna know more about motor kits and chain drive stuff because I really don't like the friction drive thing... And I was wondering if a motor kit like this- http://www.kingsmotorbikes.com/grub...lant_head_black_finish_bicycle_engine_kit.htm
on a 24'' Beach Cruiser Bike Like this one-
http://cgi.ebay.com/GREENLINE-MENS-...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5882aad471

Thanks

 

[chefdouglas]

Take some time reading posts and all your questions will be answered. But in a nut shell that combo should be fine, but take time to do some research before you order any thing so you can make a good choice that will fit what your needs/wants are.

 

[Najuto9tail]

Thanks, So does it seems this bikes frame is big enough for the motor? If not then I could go with this other one instead- http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310207226210
I find this beach cruisers suitable for my need seens I just want a ride for the weekends on the coast at the beach and on the town.
I used to have a gokart but It just isn't fun any more I want a new ride and I never tried a motorized bike before and since my brother made one I got the idea of making my own motorized bike to,There is like a new fever of motorized bikes around here I have seen lots of people riding their bikes with motors and I really like this and wanna be part of it,Thanks, I hope my new proyect on building a motorized bike to be a success .

 

[PatrickW]

I think the Chef gave you some good advice...slow down and look around. Don't be in a hurry to lay out that hard earned money. There are a lot of companies out there, and a lot of seasoned veterans on this forum willing to help. Read the posts and ask around. I'm sure you will find the combination you like.

 

[Najuto9tail]

People I have searched on the internet and the bikes I found that I like are this ones-
The Greenline 24'' Mens Bike Midnight Blue(2010)- http://cgi.ebay.com/GREENLINE-MENS-...-BICYCLE-BLUE-NEW_W0QQitemZ380149355633QQcmdZ

And This other one-
http://cgi.ebay.com/MICARGI-26-TOUCH-MENS-BICYCLE-BIKE-BEACH-CRUISER_W0QQitemZ380150540494QQcmdZ

I really like the Greenline Bike and I am not 100% sure if this Engine kit could fit into the bike-
http://www.zoombicycles.com/eShop/B...mited-Edition-80cc-ZB-Stealth-Engine-Kit.html

That Engine Kit+Racing Carburetor since I want a bike with Torque and Speed I will then probably add the racing add on exhaust muffler I have seen here on Puerto Rico and my brother bought that muffler it practically boost the motor it gives like 10-15mph more...

I don't know much about sprokets but the 44 tooth one seems ok I guess or I should get a smaller one?

 

[chefdouglas]

One suggestion a lot of people recommend against coaster brakes I don't have them so I can't say for shore how they are. And bang for the buck I would get the expansion chamber exhaust before a carb and the slant head engine has some more power and is a newer design which tends to come with better bearings.

 

[Najuto9tail]

Thanks for the info,So that slant head engine is better than the old design? And about brakes which do you think is best? Because for me coaster brakes work fine...

 

[chefdouglas]

Disc brake are the best, and Ive never used coaster brakes but I've read some posts about them not being able to deal with MB speeds. Try a search on coasters and slant heads to see what others think.

 

[andyszyd]

Hey people I am new to this bike and motors thing and I wanna know more about motor kits and chain drive stuff because I really don't like the friction drive thing... And I was wondering if a motor kit like this- http://www.kingsmotorbikes.com/grub...lant_head_black_finish_bicycle_engine_kit.htm
on a 24'' Beach Cruiser Bike Like this one-
http://cgi.ebay.com/GREENLINE-MENS-...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5882aad471

Thanks

Friction drive is the most dependable and easiest to install setup for a newbee.

Combined with a quality utility engine is solid as a rock.

If you go with HT kit good luck, you will need a lot of it.

You can hardly find a horror story this and about friction drive, but there is tons of horror stories about HT kits and engines on this and the other forum.

Bottom line is:

YOU GOT WHAT YOU PAID FOR

 

[Najuto9tail]

Friction drive is the most dependable and easiest to install setup for a newbee.

Combined with a quality utility engine is solid as a rock.

If you go with HT kit good luck, you will need a lot of it.

You can hardly find a horror story this and about friction drive, but there is tons of horror stories about HT kits and engines on this and the other forum.

Bottom line is:

YOU GOT WHAT YOU PAID FOR

I get the idea but I want a bike to look more like a motorcicle and not something that looks weird with the motor and the thing that spins the wheel...It looks ugly for me.About brakes I could have coaster on the back and a V brake infront,I can't afford the disc brakes......My budget for this proyect is 400 bucks....
And what I have combined give me a total of-
$387.90

THis-http://cgi.ebay.com/MICARGI-26-TOUCH-MENS-BICYCLE-BIKE-BEACH-CRUISER_W0QQitemZ380150540494QQcmdZ
and the motor-
http://www.zoombicycles.com/eShop/B...mited-Edition-80cc-ZB-Stealth-Engine-Kit.html

then I will buy some brakes I already got the cables and stuff.