MelissaButler3381
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I'm thinking about buying the
CDHPOWER 110 cc engine
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I have worked extensively with a CDH110 engine and came to the conclusion that it requires a LOT of work to even be a remotely good engine. It has a lot of flaws and bad port timing, so while it may be a "big" engine, it makes small power. A Good quality 49cc engine will outperform it.
If you go on youtube you can watch a couple of videos done by LA Hover Bikes on that very engine, and his experience basically mirrors my own. A second video he did explains a lot of the work that needs to be done to really wake it up and make it a good running engine.
View: https://youtu.be/g80VGEJlZjM?si=0BVwpcObhDvkkP-3
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-IGFM0atKA
I would suggest a better quality "80cc" engine, especially if this is going to be your first build.
The Zeda Firestorm 80 is a much much better starting point and makes good power out of the box. There are countless people experienced with that version of the engine, so there is a lot of information and support out there.
www.bicycle-engines.com
If you do desire a larger engine, like a "100" then I would personally go with the Zeda Max 100. It's a 2 piece design based around the same G4/G5 architecture of the "80" engines, but has the larger bore like a YD100.
www.bicycle-engines.com
Just ignore all of the sales pitches and jargon words being tossed around on all of these websites that are trying to sell to your emotions. There is a ton of that floating around out there in the MB world. Bicycle-Engines also offers a small warranty with most of their enigne kits too, and they do honor the warranty. I speak from personal experience, having had multiple quality issues fixed by them with no fuss. They sent me a new part quickly.
The Zeda Firestorm 80 is a much much better starting point and makes good power out of the box. There are countless people experienced with that version of the engine, so there is a lot of information and support out there.
New Zeda 80 Complete 80cc 2 Stroke Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit - Firestorm Edition
Your source for 2-Stroke and 4-Stroke Bicycle Engine Kits, Performance Parts, and Accessories!
www.bicycle-engines.com
If you do desire a larger engine, like a "100" then I would personally go with the Zeda Max 100. It's a 2 piece design based around the same G4/G5 architecture of the "80" engines, but has the larger bore like a YD100.
New Zeda 100 Max Complete 50mm Bore 2 Stroke Bicycle Engine Kit - 80cc/100cc - Firestorm Edition
Your source for 2-Stroke and 4-Stroke Bicycle Engine Kits, Performance Parts, and Accessories!
www.bicycle-engines.com
Just ignore all of the sales pitches and jargon words being tossed around on all of these websites that are trying to sell to your emotions. There is a ton of that floating around out there in the MB world. Bicycle-Engines also offers a small warranty with most of their enigne kits too, and they do honor the warranty. I speak from personal experience, having had multiple quality issues fixed by them with no fuss. They sent me a new part quickly.
Gordy
Well-Known Member
I have thought of getting one for the bottom end. It would be fun to see what I could do with the stock engine though
MelissaButler3381
New Member
It's not my first build. Actually it's going to be my 3rd. I was curious about the 110cc. I've also been tossing the Zeda max 100cc or the phantom 85 around in my mind.I would suggest a better quality "80cc" engine, especially if this is going to be your first build.
The Zeda Firestorm 80 is a much much better starting point and makes good power out of the box. There are countless people experienced with that version of the engine, so there is a lot of information and support out there.
New Zeda 80 Complete 80cc 2 Stroke Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit - Firestorm Edition
Your source for 2-Stroke and 4-Stroke Bicycle Engine Kits, Performance Parts, and Accessories!
If you do desire a larger engine, like a "100" then I would personally go with the Zeda Max 100. It's a 2 piece design based around the same G4/G5 architecture of the "80" engines, but has the larger bore like a YD100.
New Zeda 100 Max Complete 50mm Bore 2 Stroke Bicycle Engine Kit - 80cc/100cc - Firestorm Edition
Your source for 2-Stroke and 4-Stroke Bicycle Engine Kits, Performance Parts, and Accessories!
Just ignore all of the sales pitches and jargon words being tossed around on all of these websites that are trying to sell to your emotions. There is a ton of that floating around out there in the MB world. Bicycle-Engines also offers a small warranty with most of their enigne kits too, and they do honor the warranty. I speak from personal experience, having had multiple quality issues fixed by them with no fuss. They sent me a new part quickly.
My first build is a Raleigh hybrid with a no brand name 100cc engine on it. For not having a brand name it has been an excellent engine.
My second build is a CDHPOWER gas frame trike with a 100cc 4 stroke engine that I found on Amazon. However with that build I need a jackshaft with 415 sprockets on it so I can line my chain up with the sprocket on the engine and the sprocket on the trike axle. It's starting to look like I may have to buy one with 420 sprockets and have the sprockets turned down to be compatible with the 415 chain.
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Gordy
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Get the phantom. It has a larger displacement, better reviews, a warranty, and more power than anything else
Honestly, the bottom end is the one good thing about the 110 engine. It would make a great platform for a hybrid engine. On it's own, it's meh. I guess if you are willing to correct the cylinder issues and aren't after a high speed demon you could port and pipe it to make lots of low and mid range power it would be a great low stress, low RPM, high torque commuter engine that has decent cooling capacity.
Gordy
Well-Known Member
It's tempting to do that for in town riding. Torque is great for stop and go traffic
