why are all bikes the same.

to me, the "insult" seems either intentional or completely innocent...but some of the responses...we know who we are, so why bother?

there's one positive perspective to "such a large percentage" of MB's looking the same..."standardization"...meaning anyone can get into it, and all they need is bike engine pliers hacksaw scrap-metal nutnbolts...and intitiative.

i'm not popular for my opinions about certain MB-things, but you'll never hear of me criticizing any person's sincere effort at whatever level they can "afford"...

now, if we could just get them to "all look the same" when it came to
things like brakes & lighting, i'd be a happy bubba :cool:
 
I agree with Augi, this is the first time I have ever read a post quite like that. I believe that most guys don't really care if this guy thinks were simple. Or if this web site is to fundamental, lacking any real intelligence, I'm ok with that because I feel this is a fun way to get around. If really feels this way there's not much else to say.
 
I notice that the OP has edited the original post, taking our criticisms into account.

It looks as though he really meant to declare his own aspirations rather than putting the rest of us down. He just didn't say it very well.

That's forgivable. I sure do know that I've made similar mistakes. There's probably more in my future, too.

So c'mon in and join the community bibleman.
 
I myself love the HT Kit.
If you are looking for a callenge it will give you one.
There are tons of room for improvments.
And to get what you really want from it takes alot of creativity.
And when you screw it up doing something stupid.
I'ts cheap to fix.
 
I am more in to customizing the bike than the motor. I use my motorized bike on tour, so the simpler the better. I'm pretty sure a jerry-rigged system would have far more manintenance issues (especially for me).
 
I'm pretty new at this myself and I was explaining my new-found obsession with someone I work with. I basically said that I've wanted to do something like this for a few years now. but, I never knew that these kits existed or that these forums existed either. I just found it about a week ago.

I told my friend that the engineering had been done already (for the most part) and now I get to take a proven design as a starting point and build upon that to make me a bike that I want. Rather than worrying whether a specific part would work, let alone last for any time, I can spend my time imagining my dream bike in my head and see it to fruition.

This will be my first motorized bike and I pretty excited about starting it. Just purchased a Huffy Cranbrook Fashion Edition and I don't know who's idea it was to paint it that aweful green but, it won't stay stock for too long! :sick:
 
I am more in to customizing the bike than the motor.
yes! i kept building the bike 'til i was satisified, then i figured out how much engine i needed...what a blast this motorsport is..."more from less" rocks my world :cool:
 
To many, the happy time motors are considered cheap junk :) I took my nearly 10 year old commuter bike, added the happytime kit, and took it about as far as I thought I could. My build has a lot of personality, and I assure you, it is still different than many you see.

Still, I see your point. The path more frequently traveled is easy to follow. Jumping on the bandwagon is not hard. Trail-blazing your own build takes some major time and talent, and I just wanted to ride :D

Ed
 
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