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Is this where you are supposed to introduce yourself? Never been in a forum before! Whats a thread, LOL? :laugh4: I really don't like this stuff. I'm a n ol cali surfer, tryin to put together a bike, so I decided to join this forum to get some help and hints and tricks on how to build and maintain theses bikes. I'm not really mechanically inclinded, I can buildd you a road, a house and a computer to put in it but mechanically i'm lacking. So all input would be apprecited. BTW, I guess I should let you'all know i'm an injured man to, broke my neck in a car wreck. Yep, thats right I can still ride a bike. It's modified a bit with "APE" handle bars, and suspension seat. ok, thats me. O 1more thing, I landed on my head so I have some cognitive problems...ie Spelling so cut me some slack since I can't find the spell checker here. What would be cool is to find a fellow bike builder that has a web cam. Then via Yahoo or MSN we can cummunicate via streaming video. Compare bikes and exchange ideas.

Ron
 
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Hi Ron, glad you found us.

Being not-perfectly mechanically inclined shouldn't really be a big problem for you. These installs are really not all that complicated.

If you are still waiting on an engine, then this is the time to read as much as you can. It'll give you a lot of info that will be useful when installing.

You just posted an intro and I'm posting an answer. Your intro, my answer and those answers that follow are all part of one "thread". Up at the top of the page you'll find a few icons to click on. One, for instance, is labelled "New Posts". If you click on that, then you'll see a list of threads. Click on whichever ones sound interesting and you'll fairly quickly learn a lot about MBs and about navigating around the forum.

So good luck and have fun.
 
thanks for your imput Blue, i'm already confused. two many choices. Raw or Dax or 2 stroke or 4 , 44 t sprocket or 50, phase 2 carb? Type of throttle/clutch, I have grib shifters! Where do I put the throttle/clutch? Any sugestions? PLEASE lol
 
You'll have to get rid of the grip shifters. Or at least change over so that only the left shifter is operational (rear derraileur). I can't think of any other way to use them. But switching to lever type shifters isn't any big deal.

And it wouldn't really be right for me to recommend a particular engine or drive sprocket.
I could tell you which ones I use and like. But what works for me might or might not work for you.

But reading these posts will help you to make your own decision. You'll get a notion of the strengths and weaknesses of the various engines and drivetrains. And you'll feel more secure in your eventual decision.

One possibly helpful piece of info: when you see the term "happy time" (or HT), they're talking about a two stroke, frame mount engine.
 
hi Ron -- welcome guy

noticed that you can build many other THINGS

so please don't stress one little bit about building a motor bike

and with your injuries noted --

a motor bike should be JUST what the doctor ordered

giving you a little break as you cruz along enjoying the sights

many here to give you a helping hand as needed

build that motor bike THING and have much fun as you

ride that THING
 
I could tell you which ones I use and like. But what works for me might or might not work for you.
But reading these posts will help you to make your own decision. You'll get a notion of the strengths and weaknesses of the various engines and drivetrains. And you'll feel more secure in your eventual decision.
One possibly helpful piece of info: when you see the term "happy time" (or HT), they're talking about a two stroke, frame mount engine.

Well put blue.

Hi Ron welcome to the group. Good points by bluegoatwoods above.
You have to get a little personal and tell us how much you want to spend.
There are guys here (me included) who have a total of 160.00 total cost
between bike and engine kit. Also those who have 2500.00 sunk into there
set up.

Do you want the engine between your legs? (V mount, 2 stroke. Pedal and pop the clutch to start it)
Or do you want the engine behind you? (Rackmount, 2 or 4 stroke with pull start, with
either a belt drive/chain drive/friction drive)

Ive found the best way to get started is to get an idea of how much you
want to spend then go to the Picture Gallery of the site and look through a
few hundred photos http://www.motoredbikes.com/all_albums.php and see if the
bike set up you love is in your price range. Just keep reading and snooping around and
a certain set up will catch your eye. Sometimes its better to save up for a few months
to get a better set up. Its your call in the end. And were here for you when you get a
little more zero'd in. :shifty2:
 
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Hi Mountianman, I understand where in the same neck of the woods. Are you an accomplished rider/builder? I'm gettin some strange feedback; like all these 2 strokes leak and blow hot oil all over the place! Any ideas on how to save my grip shifters and still put on a clutch/throtle? Just had them replaced and new cabels and derailer! Being injured I don't want an engine that I have to keep meesin with and constantly adjusting. So far all I know is the RAW and DAX. Don't know which is best. Both around $150. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

hi Ron -- welcome guy

noticed that you can build many other THINGS

so please don't stress one little bit about building a motor bike

and with your injuries noted --

a motor bike should be JUST what the doctor ordered

giving you a little break as you cruz along enjoying the sights

many here to give you a helping hand as needed

build that motor bike THING and have much fun as you

ride that THING
 
mmmm I got a reply from a guy stating he had grip shifters also with a lever for the clutch/throttle. I am assuming that there is no real throttle just the lever that engages the engine? I'm waiting for a reply now to verify. Thanks for info. What engine do you use? Does it leak? 2 or 4 stroke? Happytime is another manufacturer?

You'll have to get rid of the grip shifters. Or at least change over so that only the left shifter is operational (rear derraileur). I can't think of any other way to use them. But switching to lever type shifters isn't any big deal.

And it wouldn't really be right for me to recommend a particular engine or drive sprocket.
I could tell you which ones I use and like. But what works for me might or might not work for you.

But reading these posts will help you to make your own decision. You'll get a notion of the strengths and weaknesses of the various engines and drivetrains. And you'll feel more secure in your eventual decision.

One possibly helpful piece of info: when you see the term "happy time" (or HT), they're talking about a two stroke, frame mount engine.
 
Hey Graucho, thanx of rthe reply. I think I wanna go 4 stroke but I don't now if I have the room to mount it V style, (preferred), on my Hardrock Specialzed MTN bike. I've been trying to get a neccessary height messurement on th e RAW 2 stroke to see if it will fit. I know th e4 stroke is even bigger. So I will probably end up with the 2 stroke. I just put 175 in it for new grip shifters, extened new cabels all around and a new derailer. I need to keep my grip shifters. Some one has told me they have the same setup and it works fine, just neeed to get some details. Being injured and on a fixed income cost is the determining factor, next to saftey. One wreck in my life is enough than you. Graucho, are you a builder/rider also? Is everyone a builder rider lol.

Well put blue.

Hi Ron welcome to the group. Good points by bluegoatwoods above.
You have to get a little personal and tell us how much you want to spend.
There are guys here (me included) who have a total of 160.00 total cost
between bike and engine kit. Also those who have 2500.00 sunk into there
set up.

Do you want the engine between your legs? (V mount, 2 stroke. Pedal and pop the clutch to start it)
Or do you want the engine behind you? (Rackmount, 2 or 4 stroke with pull start, with
either a belt drive/chain drive/friction drive)

Ive found the best way to get started is to get an idea of how much you
want to spend then go to the Picture Gallery of the site and look through a
few hundred photos http://www.motoredbikes.com/all_albums.php and see if the
bike set up you love is in your price range. Just keep reading and snooping around and
a certain set up will catch your eye. Sometimes its better to save up for a few months
to get a better set up. Its your call in the end. And were here for you when you get a
little more zero'd in. :shifty2:
 
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Thinking about it, I might have been hasty saying that the grip shifters must go. A thumb operated lever throttle would certainly seem to be possible. Like the ones that quads have.

And one thing that I feel that I can say; I have two Dax 49cc motors and I've been entirely happy with them. He also seems to have a fine reputation around here.
Many people sing his praises. I think I remember one guy who had a complaint, but he wasn't very convincing.
 
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