Hi mmachine,
I will gladly help answer some of your questions [ratios] about the EZM drive system attached to the HF motor. I built 2 Q-matic drives for the HF motor, one for Jim & Chris and one for Ray. Because of the width of the motor it is necessary to position the motor slightly to the right side of the frame in order for the chain to align correctly with the rear wheel.
Because of the RPM range we designed a special clutch to engage at lower RPMs. The stock EZM kit connects the clutch about 400 RPMs off idle whereas the HF motor doesn't start connecting untill approx 800 RPMs from idle. The larger motor produces more torque in the mid range but the top end is much lower [just over 30 MPH].
The rear ratios on the EZM drive equiped HF motor is 5.6 X 1, and total ratios are 14.67 X 1. It is possible to use these ratios because of the Q-Matic design, and normally the ratios are between 18.75 X 1 to over 22 X 1 on other drive systems. The only performance update was the EZM flex pipe system, however Ray's was run forward and then down, whereas Jim & Chris's was routed upward and back [got warm in a sensitive area].
The HF motor isn't as quick or as fast as the stock EZM 49 CC motor or the optional Honda motor, but is a good choice if you already have all the needed parts for the project [gas tank, throttle system, mounts, chain, sprokets, etc]. It is necessary to fabricate a motor mount and make one small change to the EZM drive system [drill 4 holes to mate it to the side of the motor] to make it work correctly.
It is important to note that both bikes worked great, rode nice, and sounded great.
Have fun,