daddyfredregill
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I am getting close to completing my friction drive build. I tried to test it and the results were a little disappointing. I do not have the support arms on that keeps the motor pressed into the tire, but the roller was not slipping that much and it seemed that the power was lacking. I am using a 24cc echo engine, 26 inch tire with a 1.10 inch roller. This little engine is really sweet because it has a red line of 9800 Rpm. This little motor just really rips. I was hoping it would be good enough to propel me. Just as a test I pressed it into the tire and tightened the bike clap down. I pedaled and was going probably 10mph and the engine just did not want to take off. I know I need a smooth tire but I thought this would be a good early test. I made my own flange bearings by welding a plate to the bearings by doing this I think I made them a little rough. So what are my options? Or do I need to get a smooth tire and new bearings and the support bars before I get to let down? Also do I need to make a new roller? 1.10 inch to big? I weigh 220. Thanks