Reccomendation for 1st time friction

[Mountainman]

hold on now -- good idea the TLE43

If you would consider a two stroke, the TLE43 is very reliable, quite and IMO will out perform the Robin.

the TLE might serve you better - and even more fun possibly

I bought the Robin so as to stay under the Ca. 2hp limit

if that's not a concern for you -- check that TLE43 out also

with a nice engine it sure does make it fun to --

RIDE THAT THING

 

[eleseur96020]

Wait, is the TLE43 legal in CA? And by legal i mean if i get stopped by a CHP (lots of 'em in my area) will i have problems?

 

[Mountainman]

Ready For A Little Homework ??

Wait, is the TLE43 legal in CA? And by legal i mean if i get stopped by a CHP (lots of 'em in my area) will i have problems?

CHP has a web site regarding motorized bicycles, mop-heads and motor cycles (Ca laws)

you may wish to do some homework here in the laws threads in Calif
many good things posted

if you contact your local CHP -- they will tell you exactly what you need
anything they say to you in person
I would want to get on paper

take a little time and look around
then get you MB ready to get down and

RIDE THAT THING

 

[eleseur96020]

I know the laws, but i don't understand the 2hp comment. I thought if we were under 50cc then it isn't a problem as long as there was no local legislation against motorized bicycle (which there isn't up north here). Doesn't really make sense to say up to 50cc unless its over 2hp. They should just say under 50cc OR less than 2hp, not both.

 

[terrence]

Im a little late to the thread but my wifes bike is a staton bike from ebay and we love it.
We swaped out the rear tire with a slick and it runs like a dream. (R/S 35cc friction)

 

[Mountainman]

in Calif a motorized bicycle must be 2hp or under

anything above that is a motor driven cycle

ride that thing

 

[MotorMac]

mountainman can you provide me a link to the TLE43? thanks Mac

 

[InfoCentral]

Friction? Is this where the motor directly presses against the tire to propel it? It seems that this would be the poorest way to go as the tire wear must be terrible. OTOH, set-up must be pretty quick and simple...

 

[kerf]

Not at all, if one is using a quality roller and correct tire/roller tension, wear is quite acceptable.

 

[Mountainman]

friction -- been around for a long time

mountainman can you provide me a link to the TLE43? thanks Mac

good morning MotorMac
don't have that -- sorry -- I am running the Robin 35cc


hi InfoCentral
yes - you are correct - friction drive may not be the best
but - many such as I -- at this time - do run them
and it is amazing how long the tires trully do last
friction has been around for a LONG TIME
they made a little engine (friction) in the old days called CHICKEN POWER
my buddy rode one of those for many years -- soul transportation

makes it nice when we want to ---- RIDE THAT THING