Most People Seem to Run Chinese Style Engines.....

[GoldenEagleChris]

I have been looking through the galleries all the way back to the beginning and it seems to be the consensus that most of you go the way of the center mount "chinese" style engines.

Golden Eagles, Staton, and friction drives seem to be outnumbered 10:1 plus.

Is this because of pure cost?


What was your reasons for going chinesey?

 

[reb1]

For myself I want to pedal while I run the motor so I will use something other than a center mount. I have noticed that the Chines kits are considerably cheaper.

 

[hurricane]

rear mount engines are not as attractive or natural looking as center mounts.

But honestly I would like a gebe set up if I were to do any long distance riding,but they are so darn pricey.

 

[RedBaronX]

I happened to get my 2 stroke China Girl before I knew about 4 stroke bike motors, but I would probably still go with one because of cost and looks. Rear mount has no appeal to me. Maybe one day I would go with an in-frame 4 stroke, dunno.

 

[Schwinn-Locura]

Thought the 2 stroke with an expansion chamber was pretty cool. Also it seemed cheap, and get me to work.

 

[Porkchop]

I have been looking through the galleries all the way back to the beginning and it seems to be the consensus that most of you go the way of the center mount "chinese" style engines.

Golden Eagles, Staton, and friction drives seem to be outnumbered 10:1 plus.

Is this because of pure cost?


What was your reasons for going chinesey?

On the other hand, did you also notice that Golden Eagles, Staton, and friction drives seem to be more reliable and dependable by about 10:1 plus as well ? Especially if used with a Japanese engine !

 

[motorpsycho]

for me, it's all about the looks. I don't like the looks of a friction drive, or rack mounted drive.
the cost of the china 2 strokes is also one of the reasons that i like them. wheather they are as dependable or not, you can replace an entire chinese engine cheap...so I don't care if they don't last as long as higher quality, more expensive engines.
if you maintain a chinese 2 stroke, feed it the right amount of gas/oil, they will last a lot longer than people think they will.

 

[Stan4d]

I fell in love with the classic look. I guess in a way I was building myself a miniature motorcycle that I could ride without breaking the bank and having a $10,000 bike sit in the garage during the week. I am going to go more reliable when i have the cash. Have not decided on rack or frame mount yet, but cargo area will be a consideration as to what I build.

 

[Vistaman73]

For myself I want to pedal while I run the motor so I will use something other than a center mount. I have noticed that the Chines kits are considerably cheaper.

If I read that right you think the center (frame mount) mount engines restrict your peddling. This is not true. On all types of mounting/drive/engine combos there are, you can peddle along with the engine. But, on chain driven setups, when not using the engine, you get the added resistance of a second chain clutch and misc. friction. I just wanted to make sure we where on the same page here. Good luck with the MB no matter how you decide to make it.

Best Wishes,
Vistaman73

 

[wheelbender6]

The frame mounted engines look more like a motorcycle. I was commuting to work and wanted cargo space one my rear rack.
Rack mounted engines can tip over easier when parked on a side kickstand.