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mppardee
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I found the web site for American Chain Drive and/or Island Hopper at
http://americanchaindrive.com/
but there is no talk about them on these forums. I was interested in the Titan 1000 kit. I found the web site very odd and there is no real technical information. I still thought it might be a worthwhile option to check into so I sent them an email:
This is the response I got back:
http://americanchaindrive.com/
but there is no talk about them on these forums. I was interested in the Titan 1000 kit. I found the web site very odd and there is no real technical information. I still thought it might be a worthwhile option to check into so I sent them an email:
Hello,
I am adding a motor to my bike and found your web page but need more specifications.
It looks like these engines are 2-stroke, but I would prefer a 4-stroke engine. Will you sell a titan 1000 kit without an engine and how much would it cost? Would you sell the titan 1000 with a name brand 4-stroke engine? Would another engine easily fit onto the titan 1000? What is the motor clutch size or interface? Where is the specifications page for these "BridgeStone" engines including dimensions, power curve, clutch characteristics, etc?
When riding a bike equipped with the titan 1000, can you coast down a big hill at 40 mph or will the engine brake you or rev beyond its range? Is there a freewheel and/or centrifugal clutch?
Do you offer different sprocket sizings to acheive different top speeds or better hill climbing? Your site says it can exceed 30 mph and up to 45 mph with pedaling, but it also says it only does 25-30 mph on a different page? The 35cc engine says 5400 rpm and the 48cc says 7000 rpm but the sprocket size looks the same, so is there different gearing in the engine box between the two models? What are the gearing ratios between the motor to drive box and drive box to sprocket on the wheel? I need the gear ratios and engine power curves to know if this will accommodate my weight on the hills while giving me decent speed on the flats.
What kind of warranty do you provide? Can you provide any bigger/better pictures of the gear box and mounting hardware so I can see the quality?
Sorry to ask so many questions but I need to know if this kit will do what I need. I will gladly post your response on the motoredbikes.com forums so others can learn about your product. It seems that this is a relatively new product so hopefully more information will be added to your site in the future.
I am adding a motor to my bike and found your web page but need more specifications.
It looks like these engines are 2-stroke, but I would prefer a 4-stroke engine. Will you sell a titan 1000 kit without an engine and how much would it cost? Would you sell the titan 1000 with a name brand 4-stroke engine? Would another engine easily fit onto the titan 1000? What is the motor clutch size or interface? Where is the specifications page for these "BridgeStone" engines including dimensions, power curve, clutch characteristics, etc?
When riding a bike equipped with the titan 1000, can you coast down a big hill at 40 mph or will the engine brake you or rev beyond its range? Is there a freewheel and/or centrifugal clutch?
Do you offer different sprocket sizings to acheive different top speeds or better hill climbing? Your site says it can exceed 30 mph and up to 45 mph with pedaling, but it also says it only does 25-30 mph on a different page? The 35cc engine says 5400 rpm and the 48cc says 7000 rpm but the sprocket size looks the same, so is there different gearing in the engine box between the two models? What are the gearing ratios between the motor to drive box and drive box to sprocket on the wheel? I need the gear ratios and engine power curves to know if this will accommodate my weight on the hills while giving me decent speed on the flats.
What kind of warranty do you provide? Can you provide any bigger/better pictures of the gear box and mounting hardware so I can see the quality?
Sorry to ask so many questions but I need to know if this kit will do what I need. I will gladly post your response on the motoredbikes.com forums so others can learn about your product. It seems that this is a relatively new product so hopefully more information will be added to your site in the future.
This is the response I got back:
HI MIKE
WE'RE SOLD OUT AT THIS TIME OF ALL OF OUR ENGINES.
I'LL KEEP YOU POSTED WHEN WE GET MORE ENGINES IN.
I DON'T HAVE MUCH INFO REGARDING YOUR QUESTIONS.
OUR WARRANTEE IS 30 DAYS.
KIND REGARDS.
AMERICAN CHAIN DRIVE.
WE'RE SOLD OUT AT THIS TIME OF ALL OF OUR ENGINES.
I'LL KEEP YOU POSTED WHEN WE GET MORE ENGINES IN.
I DON'T HAVE MUCH INFO REGARDING YOUR QUESTIONS.
OUR WARRANTEE IS 30 DAYS.
KIND REGARDS.
AMERICAN CHAIN DRIVE.