All I want to do is get some help up hills

[mabman]

Mabman, you mean the SMALLEST friction roller, right?

Yes. I don't mess with friction anymore and I got mixed up. Thanks for setting me straight!

 

[5-7HEAVEN]

No sweat, Mabman. I knew you knew that.

 

[Mountainman]

You're not asking for much.

A 1.1hp Honda or Subaru engine with Staton friction drive and 1" friction roller will suffice.

I agree with this statement

and as you have stated -- you don't plan on riding in the rain anyway

my little Subaru 35cc -- 1" friction roller

get's me right up hills -- with some pedalling

hills that I used to -- not enjoy at all -- now are fun

as I ride that THING

 

[Oban]

Thanks

Thanks for all your help guys, for simplicity I'm minded to head for a friction drive, Saton do one with a 7/8" roller which must be even better than the 1" for hills.
All I need now is for the dollar/sterling exchange rate to change in our favour
Kind Regards from rainy Scotland

 

[Mountainman]

Thanks for all your help guys, for simplicity I'm minded to head for a friction drive, Saton do one with a 7/8" roller which must be even better than the 1" for hills.
All I need now is for the dollar/sterling exchange rate to change in our favour
Kind Regards from rainy Scotland

there you go -- MINE HAS TURNED OUT TO BE -- STRONG

I said the 1" roller -- but the 7/8" will be more than fine

which engine are you getting ------- Robin 35cc ?

if so -- top speed should be around 20 mph

have fun as you RIDE THAT THING

 

[mabman]

That certainly is being thrifty for sure. But don't wait too long because you are only wasting time from now on by not doing yourself the favor of just getting one and having at it! Good deals can be found on the parts if you dig deep enough, or know the right place to look to begin with. I may be able to help you out with a motor at least to get you going if you are looking for the Robin 35cc which I agree with Mtn. Man would be your best bet. PM me to work out the details if you are interested.

 

[Mountainman]

Robins are proven -- rock mountain hard

I may be able to help you out with a motor at least to get you going if you are looking for the Robin 35cc which I agree with Mtn. Man would be your best bet.

those Robins are proven -- rock mountain hard

a lot of fun -- not to brake down and -- ride that thing

 

[Oban]

lowest gearing

mountainman, mabman, I thought that the smaller roller would be the lowest possible gearing thus getting up the steepest hills easiest?
The only motors so far I've been able to find in the UK are the honda 25cc and 35cc. I wanted a four stroke because I've always found their noise to be more acceptable on the ear.
I can't really import a motor from the US - its going to cost me enough in tax just to get the friction kit through customs.

 

[mabman]

The Honda 35 will be a good enough substitute. Skip over the 25cc one altogether.

Build that thing.

 

[srdavo]

mountainman, mabman, I thought that the smaller roller would be the lowest possible gearing thus getting up the steepest hills easiest?

that is correct. smaller roller = more power for hills.

just for grins....here's my findings, on the staton-inc friction drive kit, being used in the rain or wet streets.
http://www.motoredbikes.com/showpost.php?p=169194&postcount=3