Rileymoto
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Are you in it?
Tell me about your expirence!
How was it?
How did it happen?
Is it an often occurance for you?
Tell me about your expirence!
How was it?
How did it happen?
Is it an often occurance for you?
Over 40mph Club
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Hawaii_Ed
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My first build was a cheap beach, just to learn about the engines and setup. It was fine for putting around on the Air Force Base I lived on, and I rode it to work many months, putting almost 2000 miles on it. It topped in the low 30's. engine screaming.
I met 5-7 Heaven, and his 'dragon lady.' We wanted to have some adventures on the Island, but my slow bike was holding us back. I had a very nice Trek 4300 pedal bike that I commuted with for years, and decided to go for a faster, lighter bike.
I ordered a new 66cc slant head engine kit from zoombicycles, and a shift kit the same day.
Bolted it together, and have been having a blast! The bike really just seemed to break in the motor riding with 5-7 last weekend. It started winding up like never before.
With no wind, on the flats, I roll easy at 43-44MPH. It takes winding it out in each gear to get there. 35-37MPH is an easy pull. 45 is top of 6th gear, I still have two more to go. I hit 53 MPH on a downhill with 5-7 last weekend. I had some people express shock at my speeds, but remember we are at sea level in Hawaii. I also confirmed the bike speedo by GPS, they match exactly.
The motor is all stock, just a NGK plug and a wire. I order an expansion pipe and air cleaner this week, I hope to pickup some torque with that to deal with the winds better. A stron headwind knocks be back to 32MPH.
I met 5-7 Heaven, and his 'dragon lady.' We wanted to have some adventures on the Island, but my slow bike was holding us back. I had a very nice Trek 4300 pedal bike that I commuted with for years, and decided to go for a faster, lighter bike.
I ordered a new 66cc slant head engine kit from zoombicycles, and a shift kit the same day.
Bolted it together, and have been having a blast! The bike really just seemed to break in the motor riding with 5-7 last weekend. It started winding up like never before.
With no wind, on the flats, I roll easy at 43-44MPH. It takes winding it out in each gear to get there. 35-37MPH is an easy pull. 45 is top of 6th gear, I still have two more to go. I hit 53 MPH on a downhill with 5-7 last weekend. I had some people express shock at my speeds, but remember we are at sea level in Hawaii. I also confirmed the bike speedo by GPS, they match exactly.
The motor is all stock, just a NGK plug and a wire. I order an expansion pipe and air cleaner this week, I hope to pickup some torque with that to deal with the winds better. A stron headwind knocks be back to 32MPH.
bamabikeguy
Active Member
Jack put a 49cc Pocket Rocket engine on a GEBE belt set up, with 14 tooth gear, and his speedometer pegged him at 54 mph, later a State Trooper clocked him at 52.
The engine auctioned for a little over $100, but the seller had to have $400 in the future sales.
The bike is a California stretch cruiser, originally a 7 speed, but he coasterized it because of the Worksman hub he had on hand, with bearings double the size of standard bearings.
When I rode it, I bumped 48 a couple of times, but coasted in at about 45.
The engine auctioned for a little over $100, but the seller had to have $400 in the future sales.
The bike is a California stretch cruiser, originally a 7 speed, but he coasterized it because of the Worksman hub he had on hand, with bearings double the size of standard bearings.
When I rode it, I bumped 48 a couple of times, but coasted in at about 45.
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Hawaii_Ed
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That is a cool bike bama!
give me vtec
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It was dark and I was leaving my neighborhood when my cousin pulled up next to me in his moms saab. I asked if he wanted to "race" so we took off. He stayed next to me while I got it up to speed and then he yelled out over my other cousin in the passenger seat...
"your going 45!!!"
I could have squeezed a little more out of it but due to the fact I had no brakes and I was coming up to a four way stop occupied by two big a** trucks I had to let off.
I think I can do 50 in overdrive with pedaling.
"your going 45!!!"
I could have squeezed a little more out of it but due to the fact I had no brakes and I was coming up to a four way stop occupied by two big a** trucks I had to let off.
I think I can do 50 in overdrive with pedaling.
Rileymoto
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No brakes?
You are a beast!
I am affraid to even go close to that fast and i have two good brakes!
You are a beast!
I am affraid to even go close to that fast and i have two good brakes!
give me vtec
Active Member
its the felt cruiser... rock solid at all speeds, brakes optional :helmet:
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5-7HEAVEN
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I barely break 40mph on the flats with no wind.
My twin Mitsubishis are SCREAMING at 10,100 rpm which is way past their redlines. That's with ADA S1 expansion chambers, 1.5" friction rollers and a very lean condition. Two Walbro WYK-58 carbs being installed, should raise hp/tq a smidge and go faster.
What I REALLY need are larger-diameter friction spindles to LOWER engines' rpms to a more usable powerband.
My twin Mitsubishis are SCREAMING at 10,100 rpm which is way past their redlines. That's with ADA S1 expansion chambers, 1.5" friction rollers and a very lean condition. Two Walbro WYK-58 carbs being installed, should raise hp/tq a smidge and go faster.
What I REALLY need are larger-diameter friction spindles to LOWER engines' rpms to a more usable powerband.
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5-7HEAVEN
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What's your setup which pushes you so fast?
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