BICYCLE MOTOR FRICTION DRIVE KIT Honda GX35 35 cc 1.60 hp Four Cycle Complete kit

[loquin]

Well, Dave Staton likes the Robbins-Suburu a little better, as they're still made in Japan. The Honda's are now made in Thailand. The Honda's are about .3 pounds lighter, the Suburu has a cast iron sleeve for longevity.

My wife's bike is the Honda GX25, and it is a very nice engine. (I've got the Mitsubishi TLE43) It's quieter than mine, and nearly as fast. It just can't accelerate as fast as the Mitsubishi, though. (But, I pay for it with a louder engine, and I have to premix the oil.) The Honda is very smooth, very quiet, and just hums right along.

You don't notice the weight being a bit off-centered. The motors only weigh about 5 or 6 pounds, and it's not that far off-center.

 

[bicycle ron]

All of my engines are Robin/Subaru. I've never had any problems with them. What I'm told by Staton Inc. is they are the only 4 stroke bike engines made in Japan now. Better internal parts, better quality engines. The Honda is now made in Tiawan. Built cheeper.Staton sells them both with the friction drive kits.You should visit they're site.

 

[bicycle ron]

My bad loquin, Thailand,OK, not Japan.

 

[bicycle ron]

I have 2 KK Slick Daddy's with 3'' wide Fireballs rear that I plan to soon install Honda's GXH50 for more power, so I guess it does'nt matter which engine you use as long as your OK with it!

 

[loquin]

BTW. That picture from cyclehappy IS a staton-inc system. (Marked up about $20 more than at Staton.) He also mentions that his chain drives systems are statons.

As an aside, I was looking at the staton site, and I noticed that he has derated the honda engine by .3 HP, (calling it a 1.3 'Net' HP) but he didn't do the same for the Robbins-Suburu. ??? Both of those engines have identical HP ratings.

 

[bicycle ron]

Hey man, I agree with ya bro, Staton dude pretty much sold me on the Robin/Subaru over the Honda last year when I was a beginner.It cost a little more but I went with it anyway! Even though, I'm not disapointed w/the Subaru at all. I have 5, and they have all been good to me so far!

 

[smittrailfire]

i ended up buying the honda

 

[bicycle ron]

Thats great man! Who did you end up buying from?

 

[smittrailfire]

staton inc off ebay

 

[chuck1980]

Questions about friction drive kits in general

staton inc off ebay

I'm getting a bit turned off with the chain drive systems and considering getting a friction drive setup because there are a lot less parts and installation is easy and will fit just about any bike made. I can envision some pitfalls but was wondering if anyone has used a friction drive on dirt roads (and muddy roads) and how well it works. There are a lot of dirt roads in my area. And what's the lowdown using a friction drive on a wet street? Is there much slippage? I don't make a habit of driving in the rain, but have been out many times AFTER a rain when the streets are still wet. And just HOW much tire wear is there with the friction drive. I'm assuming it doesn't work well with knobby tires.