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Keep in mind the old adage about bike parts (applies to lots of other stuff, too): Cheap-Light-Strong, pick any two!
Grandmother hopes to find simple, inexpensive motor
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sparky
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2-strokes are great and all... but I think 99.8% of grannys would be better off with a Subaru motor.
Thanks! Everyone has been so kind and helpful with suggestions. I'm older but not feeble yet.
I've always pumped my own gas, checked the oil and put in a quart when the oil is low so I wouldn't mind mixing the gas and oil if necessary.
I've been asking friends and neighbors if they know anyone who might be able to help install a motor on my bike and have a couple of leads which I'm going to check into.
I will take a look at the subaru motor. Sounds like I would be better off saving my money and waiting to buy a motor until I can get a good one.
Getting my bike motorized is a high priority for me, so while I'm saving money I'm going to keep researching, reading this read site, and asking questions to learn all I can about the best motor to buy. I hope that not too long in the future I'll be able to post that my bike is all set with a motor and I'll be hitting the road.
Again, Thanks so much!!!
I've always pumped my own gas, checked the oil and put in a quart when the oil is low so I wouldn't mind mixing the gas and oil if necessary.I've been asking friends and neighbors if they know anyone who might be able to help install a motor on my bike and have a couple of leads which I'm going to check into.
I will take a look at the subaru motor. Sounds like I would be better off saving my money and waiting to buy a motor until I can get a good one.
Getting my bike motorized is a high priority for me, so while I'm saving money I'm going to keep researching, reading this read site, and asking questions to learn all I can about the best motor to buy. I hope that not too long in the future I'll be able to post that my bike is all set with a motor and I'll be hitting the road.
Again, Thanks so much!!!
Mountainman
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smart Lady -- wishing you the best
just for the all round fun of the MB thing
the two or three extra hundred dollars -- in the long run -- are very well spent monies
makes it nice to (((ride that thing))) (((all day long))) (((with no break downs)))
just for the all round fun of the MB thing
the two or three extra hundred dollars -- in the long run -- are very well spent monies
makes it nice to (((ride that thing))) (((all day long))) (((with no break downs)))
bamabikeguy
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One way to think about it is between .015 and .02 cents per mile, and that Subaru will keep getting stronger as you get more miles on it.
I have a guy claiming 200 mpg with it....gps certified.
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5-7HEAVEN
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When I installed a Subaru 1.6hp engine on my Dahon, it had a 96-ounce fuel tank.
It took a LONG while between fillups.
By comparison, I top off my Happy Time reserve tank(68oz) on "The Dragon Lady" every other day, 11 miles daily ride.
It took a LONG while between fillups.
By comparison, I top off my Happy Time reserve tank(68oz) on "The Dragon Lady" every other day, 11 miles daily ride.
sparky
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Subaru kits seem to be in about this price range...
- $530 for a Staton chain-driven kit
- $620 for a GEBE belt-driven kit
I don't usually recommend the GEBE, but I would in this case. That's what I'd shoot for. Get $600 together and get some young ragamuffin to pop it all together.
- $530 for a Staton chain-driven kit
- $620 for a GEBE belt-driven kit
I don't usually recommend the GEBE, but I would in this case. That's what I'd shoot for. Get $600 together and get some young ragamuffin to pop it all together.
sparky
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Oh yea... there are cheaper friction drive Subaru kits from Staton-Inc.
I'd either get the friction drive kit or the GEBE kit.
I'd either get the friction drive kit or the GEBE kit.
