Fat man needs advice

[AquaManAndy]

Ok guys im new here I have a little bit of motor experience I had a 2 stroke 80 cc inframe motor with a shift kit my much more mechanically inclined friend put together for me, and right now I have a GEBE honda gx35 setup on my current bike. I like it alot it was simple enough i put it on myself and it seems very reliable. Here's my question: Im 260 lbs before gear and i live in an area with lots of hills, i love my engine but its under powered when I try to ride up hills, I pedal and everything but it feels like the motor is barely helping me. I know its because I need to lose weight, Im wondeting would it be smart for me to get a second motor to power the front wheel? Such as a staton friction drive or even another gebe kit over my front tire? I need more torque and power for these hills.

 

[David Bogle]

Why do you prefer friction drive?

 

[Deleted member 12676]

35cc 4 stroke engine theoretically has 1/4th the peak power that a 66cc Grubee 2 stroke has.
?Why not one of those and if it's still under-powered then do some simple mods to it.

 

[Frankfort MB's]

He said he's mechanically inclined.
I don't think the grubee motors are that hard to work on. Simple parts to learn

 

[Deleted member 12676]

cool. chunk that 35cc engine. it's power is for lightweight kids on flat roads.

 

[AquaManAndy]

Why do you prefer friction drive?

It looked simple to put on

Why do you prefer friction drive?

i cant say i prefer it i was looking for another set up to similar to my gebe engine but cheaper. I figured a friction drive motor could sit over my front wheel and power it

 

[AquaManAndy]

35cc 4 stroke engine theoretically has 1/4th the peak power that a 66cc Grubee 2 stroke has.
?Why not one of those and if it's still under-powered then do some simple mods to it.

I didnt like all the problems that came with my ht, it was powerful but power is no use when it breaks down far from home.

 

[Deleted member 12676]

good point. you have to get a nut/bolt kit from SBP to replace the buttery original ones.
also you need to drill a couple holes into the crank wheels to get rid of engine vibration.
and a good aftermarket CDI can replace the crummy original one which fails easily.

 

[Frankfort MB's]

I didnt like all the problems that came with my ht, it was powerful but power is no use when it breaks down far from home.

In a few years, jag will have the most reliable HT engine anywhere (and might already have it)
He knows his stuff if you use his products or take his suggestions you'll have something more reliable with more power.

I've had good luck with minor things upgrades but I havent had problems that could be prevented (maybe prolonged) so I don't have a reason for CDI boxes or upgraded parts.... I've just got lucky

 

[AquaManAndy]

good point. you have to get a nut/bolt kit from SBP to replace the buttery original ones.
also you need to drill a couple holes into the crank wheels to get rid of engine vibration.
and a good aftermarket CDI can replace the crummy original one which fails easily.

Any other suggestions you have for ht engine? I have one from bikeberry that is brand new

good point. you have to get a nut/bolt kit from SBP to replace the buttery original ones.
also you need to drill a couple holes into the crank wheels to get rid of engine vibration.
and a good aftermarket CDI can replace the crummy original one which fails easily.

Any other suggestions for a ht?