JourneyManDan
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Hey guys, been lurking the site for a while. Now time to mingle!
Ive done a few months worth of research and I realized friction drive is right for the way I would like to drive my motor bike. When deciding on a motor, however I cannot decide what would work for me...I need some help from some friction drive veterans and Im not afraid to ask for it... Im young, but one thing I have learned when pursuing anything is to always ask advice from the people who have lived it before you. (plus it makes less stress on my part for making easy mistakes I could have avoided if I just asked!:snobby
maintenance
I have long debated 2 or 4 stroke engines like countless others on the forums and have concluded that either one will do as long as the quality is good. Im fine with maintaining a motor, but I dont want to have to fabricate all kinds of new parts just to make it work for me...and I want to be able to count on it working, but i understand what basic maintaining is needed for a engine to work the way it should. Im fine with changing parts out, but i do not want to start over modifying my engine.
clutch
I have wondered what type of clutch system is best on a friction drive in terms of minimizing wear the unit. I get used to the idea of a centrifugal clutch, but have only ridden a normal clutch motor bike..I can ride a regular clutch good too its very fun, I like to pedal on all my starts as well..but still cant decide what would be the best for a friction drive..does it really just matter on the way you use your clutch?
speed
for speed performance...I want something that has good acceleration and cruise speed...top speed is not too important but i do want to be able to cruise at 28-35~mph for extended periods of time...
noise
noise is a very small factor for me. I dont mind it too much, and im fine with pedaling if I know its going to be to loud for the area I am in.
weight
One thing i am kinda firm on is weight. I want this thing to be fairly light weight..12pounds and under for dry weight...
Ive looked at a few engines so far...feel free to tell me if I'm in the wrong direction..GP460. DAXGT50R...Predator 99cc...robin1.6hp...and stuff like this.... http://www.bigmotorsport.com/products/Mini-Pocket-Bike-Engine-54CC-With-Upgraded-Carb.html <---can some one tell me what is the difference in this and the GT50R is? what is the quality? will I be able to buy this and buy and friction drive kit and be ready to build?
i want pedaling to be easy...and have been wondering what the best way to pedal only with a friction set up...do i remove then roller and pedal, keep the clutch in and pedal?..i would like to remove the roller, how fast is that? is it just a simple unscrew?
thanks guys. I have been reading up on this stuff for a while, but i have never asked questions to anyone..
-Dan
Ive done a few months worth of research and I realized friction drive is right for the way I would like to drive my motor bike. When deciding on a motor, however I cannot decide what would work for me...I need some help from some friction drive veterans and Im not afraid to ask for it... Im young, but one thing I have learned when pursuing anything is to always ask advice from the people who have lived it before you. (plus it makes less stress on my part for making easy mistakes I could have avoided if I just asked!:snobby
maintenance
I have long debated 2 or 4 stroke engines like countless others on the forums and have concluded that either one will do as long as the quality is good. Im fine with maintaining a motor, but I dont want to have to fabricate all kinds of new parts just to make it work for me...and I want to be able to count on it working, but i understand what basic maintaining is needed for a engine to work the way it should. Im fine with changing parts out, but i do not want to start over modifying my engine.
clutch
I have wondered what type of clutch system is best on a friction drive in terms of minimizing wear the unit. I get used to the idea of a centrifugal clutch, but have only ridden a normal clutch motor bike..I can ride a regular clutch good too its very fun, I like to pedal on all my starts as well..but still cant decide what would be the best for a friction drive..does it really just matter on the way you use your clutch?
speed
for speed performance...I want something that has good acceleration and cruise speed...top speed is not too important but i do want to be able to cruise at 28-35~mph for extended periods of time...
noise
noise is a very small factor for me. I dont mind it too much, and im fine with pedaling if I know its going to be to loud for the area I am in.
weight
One thing i am kinda firm on is weight. I want this thing to be fairly light weight..12pounds and under for dry weight...
Ive looked at a few engines so far...feel free to tell me if I'm in the wrong direction..GP460. DAXGT50R...Predator 99cc...robin1.6hp...and stuff like this.... http://www.bigmotorsport.com/products/Mini-Pocket-Bike-Engine-54CC-With-Upgraded-Carb.html <---can some one tell me what is the difference in this and the GT50R is? what is the quality? will I be able to buy this and buy and friction drive kit and be ready to build?
i want pedaling to be easy...and have been wondering what the best way to pedal only with a friction set up...do i remove then roller and pedal, keep the clutch in and pedal?..i would like to remove the roller, how fast is that? is it just a simple unscrew?
thanks guys. I have been reading up on this stuff for a while, but i have never asked questions to anyone..
-Dan