1 MB = Sole Mode of Transportation for 365 days
- Thread starter Bonefish
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unior
Member
I lost my license for a year.....running friction drive and a 4 stroke for reliability and ease of refueling.
I'm six months in but my car has been sitting.
I'm six months in but my car has been sitting.
Al.Fisherman
Active Member
First I'd hate to ride a bike to work every day...for 365 days...need a days off.
My son didn't have a license for the past 15 years and wanted to get on something besides peddling to work...he asked about electric, but while in Vietnam they had thousands upon thousands of motored bikes. All were front wheel drive. I was searching for a engine of that type but couldn't find what I was looking for...found this site and went the HT route. He's no stranger peddling...took 11 days to peddle from Orlando to Atlanta, including to full days rest en route, due to weather. We have the most lax laws of any state concerning engine assisted bikes that I know of. Although he didn't ride it equal to days going to work, but since he got his license back we've put the equivalent miles on ours without any major issues. Most likely the key to this is to mount the engine properly and make some much needed out of the box mods.
My son didn't have a license for the past 15 years and wanted to get on something besides peddling to work...he asked about electric, but while in Vietnam they had thousands upon thousands of motored bikes. All were front wheel drive. I was searching for a engine of that type but couldn't find what I was looking for...found this site and went the HT route. He's no stranger peddling...took 11 days to peddle from Orlando to Atlanta, including to full days rest en route, due to weather. We have the most lax laws of any state concerning engine assisted bikes that I know of. Although he didn't ride it equal to days going to work, but since he got his license back we've put the equivalent miles on ours without any major issues. Most likely the key to this is to mount the engine properly and make some much needed out of the box mods.
I have 1500+ miles and counting. It's my sole form of tranpo. Here in Oklahoma it seems to be cool with the law. I've been passed by city, county any Highway Patrol, no problems. The cranbrook cruiser from Walmart has been welded on, a solid piece of 1" stock put down the seat tube, tube broke where the engine was attached. Broken spokes, smoked bearings in cheap walmart rim. I could go on and on,, and on. Reliable, as reliable as you make it. I do 70+ mile trips, that's alot of vibration. I check the bike out every time I get on it. Don't want to take a 30 mph face plant.
unior
Member
I hate to say it, but that is my only beef with the ht 2 strokes.
Happy Valley
Active Member
I haven't owned own a car for 5 years, by choice. I rent one when needed, mostly in the winter, or mass transit when it suits.
I ride bicycles, own a dozen, first motorized one about 3 years ago. I have at any one time a half dozen MBs around for my myself and my wife to ride, all either Robin or Mitsu rackmounts.
I ride bicycles, own a dozen, first motorized one about 3 years ago. I have at any one time a half dozen MBs around for my myself and my wife to ride, all either Robin or Mitsu rackmounts.
Virginian
Member
I don't really qualify because I use a car for long trips, night travel, going out with wife, etc., but I do use my motor bike for almost all my errands and day trips including getting all my groceries. I have ridden 2000 miles in 4 months.
The last few weeks I have used my motor bike for errands of 30, 40, and 50 miles. In fact, I love it when things are far away because it gives me a destination to ride to and new routes to explore. I live near Washington, DC and in the city and inner suburbs it is easy to find good routes. The outer suburbs are a challange because they are designed with a mixture of high speed highways and residential cul-de-sacs that go nowhere.
My bike is a good quality front-suspension mountain bike with a GEBE kit, a 32cc Tanaka motor, and a heavy-duty real wheel. I have ridden it for 2000 miles with no problems whatsoever.
The last few weeks I have used my motor bike for errands of 30, 40, and 50 miles. In fact, I love it when things are far away because it gives me a destination to ride to and new routes to explore. I live near Washington, DC and in the city and inner suburbs it is easy to find good routes. The outer suburbs are a challange because they are designed with a mixture of high speed highways and residential cul-de-sacs that go nowhere.
My bike is a good quality front-suspension mountain bike with a GEBE kit, a 32cc Tanaka motor, and a heavy-duty real wheel. I have ridden it for 2000 miles with no problems whatsoever.
proline20
New Member
Yes, car for riding the kids and wife, but all errands on the MB. 2 years, 4,900 miles on a friction drive 25cc Bumblebee Bolt-on. 160 mpg and 29 mph is too much fun. Heavy Jamis earth cruiser, 12 guage rear wheel and less vibration than HT. I only have average mechanical skills and had too much trouble with the chinese stuff. The only worries when riding is a flat situation...every 500 miles I give the Bumble Bee a bath in gas, new friction wheel, and new rear tire.
Hawaii_Ed
Member
Mine is my primary commuter, I have bags to haul groceries, etc. But I admit, on rainy days. I go back to four wheels 
good luck, it can be done!
good luck, it can be done!well my point beach crusier is my every day bike.... i have a skyhawk motor on it...... i have only been doing it for a couple mounts now but i have a preg g/f and time to time she will take me places but outhere than thit i am crusing.......
