Advice for buying new engine

Statoninc. is a very reputable company. The system he is recommending will work w/ the Robin EHO 35. IF you don't mind staying w/ the simpler friction drive and IF the BGF unit is serviceable why not simply go w/ the Huasheng or Honda 50 on your existing unit? If memory serves, the drive roller diameter on those is about 1 1/2 inches. The smaller 35 cc 4 strokes don't have the torque for that roller. If you like the Staton chain drive unit you might also look into Golden Eagle (GEBE) unit as well. I know, decisions, decisions!
 
Statoninc. is a very reputable company. The system he is recommending will work w/ the Robin EHO 35. IF you don't mind staying w/ the simpler friction drive and IF the BGF unit is serviceable why not simply go w/ the Huasheng or Honda 50 on your existing unit? If memory serves, the drive roller diameter on those is about 1 1/2 inches. The smaller 35 cc 4 strokes don't have the torque for that roller. If you like the Staton chain drive unit you might also look into Golden Eagle (GEBE) unit as well. I know, decisions, decisions!


Following your suggestion i took a look at the Golden Eagle kits especially that for belt drive but no disrespect to the Company but i think my next MB kit won't be purchased from them. Both GE's and Staton's kit prices are about the same but for some reason i've got my eye set on purchasing the Honda 50 engine + adapter kit along with the 7 speed gear kit. I'm also looking at replacing the current Glacier Point bike which means a total price outlay for both new engine + kit + Shipping & a new bike would set me around $1000. For such a price i could buy a 2nd hand Lambretta or other similar type Scooter but hey i doubt i'd have as much fun riding such mode of transport?

The 2 stroke BGF friction kit i have still run's occasionlly but i think it's now time for upgrading to a better quality MB 4 stroke setup intime for next Spring/Summer. I do have a spare working Active 50cc but alas i've tried and it won't fit onto BGF's drive unit housing therefore the Active engine will be adapted for use as a electric generator so atleast it'll get used.

LoL, like Whizzerd say's "decisions, decisions": However i'm not sure what's worst? Our youngest daughter accepting a new work post in another Country, the wife choosing her new car or myself finding the best MB setup that'll suit my needs.

Eitherway my decision has to be made very soon otherwise the money i've put aside for the MB project will end up being spent by the wife:cry:

Cheers & safe MB riding


NB: Here in France we've seen News pictures showing the North Eastern bord of the US suffering from it's worst Winter weather for years so i doubt there'll be many MB rider's on their bikes during this period in that part of the US?
 
Record snow in the south of London. Coldest December w/ near record snow for the same in the Midwest, USA. Here we've been told it's called Global WARMING! ( I'm afraid we may be losing our collective minds )LOL. At any rate my friend, your commitment to a Quality mb will bring many rewards of satisfaction. And I'm sure your wife will be Happy that YOU are!
 
If money is a factor, why not just stay with your friction drive set-up & upgrade to a better motor ? The little Robin-Subaru is hard to beat.
 
If money is a factor, why not just stay with your friction drive set-up & upgrade to a better motor ? The little Robin-Subaru is hard to beat.

Fortunately money isn't a factor which is rare in todays economic climate:

However my main concern about buying the little Subaru is whether or not it would easily carry my 250lbs + xtra bike weight riding up a long 2.5km steep hill which is a bugger for my heart even when walking it.

Unfortunately the friction drive unit i have is starting to show signs of rusting (after just 6-7 months use:mad:) on the drive housing and basically i think this whole setup is just a poor shoddy build by it's Chinese manufacturer.

It's a pity that MB's haven't caught on here in Europe as i've noticed quite a few electric bikes being ridden around Paris. If MB's did catch on then i'm sure the purchase of engines/kits etc would be more accessible for purchase from MBer's like myself instead of shopping online with US seller's?

Cheers guys and safe MB riding
 
I think bilboby has made a good choice for something more fun than a scooter, but when i talk to people on the road, and they generally don't want to peddle, want more power, are more concerned about perceived safety or comfort, then generally they should "buy a 2nd hand Lambretta or other similar type Scooter"; especially with numerous used scooters available on craigslist in the U.S.
 
I think bilboby has made a good choice for something more fun than a scooter, but when i talk to people on the road, and they generally don't want to peddle, want more power, are more concerned about perceived safety or comfort, then generally they should "buy a 2nd hand Lambretta or other similar type Scooter"; especially with numerous used scooters available on craigslist in the U.S.


Maybe i read this reply wrong but i'm in no way suggesting that a Lambretta or other Scooter is the way forward:devilish: I've this afternoon paid a US MB supplier for the new setup and hopefully i'll receive confirmation of my order very soon. All i need to do now is concentrate on purchasing the correct new bicycle.
 
I think you've thought about it and made the right choice for you. Most peole should get a used scooter, and most do. Otherwise it is sort of like those people who make a New Year's Resolution to exercise more............... Actually I hear a lot of stories on the road, even about people who get a scooter to save on gas of something, and then they end up not even using that; just the car for everything. Just ends up in the garage. Like the vast majority of bicycles in America. Something like 40% of Americans own a bike, ridership is much lower.
 
Bravo! my friend. Best of Luck with your new MB. Like your other Hobby, you'll enjoy it more since you've built it yourself. Happy New Year
 
IMHO Go with the staton-inc kit

I have recently ventured into the hobby of motorized bicycling and my first purchase was a very well researched Staton-inc friction drive kit with a Tanaka 40cc engine. Friction drive has it's drawbacks when compared to chain drive. This is especially true when you throw gears/shift kit into the mix. That being said, I can tell you that David Staton builds a very high quality kit. He does a good job with his design and uses CNC machined parts. I spoke with David on the phone when I ordered my kit and he told me about the new 7 speed chain drive kits when I asked about climbing hills and which drive roller size to buy. He told me he rode the 7 speed kit off road with the smaller Subaru four stroke and it would climb up a cliff and still get a decent top speed in the high gear ~30mph. If David says it, I believe it's true. I like the two strokes because you get more power and carry less weight. I carry gas with me in 750ml steel fuel bottles. The only thing I don't like about the Honda GHX 50 is the fact that it is wide and bulky with the clutch adapter. There was also an issue with them shutting off when run at an angle. I believe this has been fixed/addressed. If you look at David's website, you will not find any inexpensively made Chinese stuff. He deals in Quality.
 
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