F/S Staton friction drive [SOLD]

I have decided to go a different direction with the MB and sell my Staton friction drive, Subaru-Robin EOH-35 with all the goodies that come with the kit. I have included pics of the parts. $275 firm. I have run this motor for about 200 miles so it was just getting broken in, I also painted the cowling because I hated the baby **** yellow that it was origanally. The only problem that I had with it was a snapped drive roller which Staton replaced for me (Good customer service). In the mean time I had a local machine shop drill and tap and install a hardened stud in the end of the roller and put it back in, so I am including a brand new roller. Both rollers are 7/8 inch.
This price includes shipping.


PM me if interested

Royce
rwquiring@yahoo.com

 

[breaksalltherules]

Have you sold this yet?

 

[rwquiring]

Nope, you are the first person to show any interest. Are there any questions that I can answer for you?

Q

 

[breaksalltherules]

This is a great deal! How is the acceleration with a friction vs a chain drive? I know it's WAY more complicated than that but maybe you have a general opinion?

 

[breaksalltherules]

Oh and why are you selling it? Moving on to other things?

 

[rwquiring]

Breaksalltherules:


I am not sure of what the difference is between the friction vs. chain because all I have had is a friction, I weight about 210 and I can motor along at about 21-22 mph which is all right for me.

The reason that I want to sell it is that I would like to buy a crusier bike and a in the frame style of motor, just a change I guess, I also have a Kawasaki KLR 650 that I bomb around on also.

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[andyszyd]

This is a great deal! How is the acceleration with a friction vs a chain drive? I know it's WAY more complicated than that but maybe you have a general opinion?

There is nothing really complicated about friction drive, it is the simplest and the most reliable set-up there is.

I am doing 22MPH with BMP 1" roller + Subaru ECO, and

33MPH with BMP 1.25" roller coupled to HF 52 cc 2 stroke.

I weigh 280 lb.

There is a fellow in Hawaii armed with 2 engines 1 on each wheel friction drive, he does over 40 MPH.

 

[breaksalltherules]

Haha yeah I know the friction drive is very beautifully simple. The chain drive with everything from transmission to gearing that would be hard to compare.

 

[Hawaii_Ed]

There is nothing really complicated about friction drive, it is the simplest and the most reliable set-up there is.

I am doing 22MPH with BMP 1" roller + Subaru ECO, and

33MPH with BMP 1.25" roller coupled to HF 52 cc 2 stroke.

I weigh 280 lb.

There is a fellow in Hawaii armed with 2 engines 1 on each wheel friction drive, he does over 40 MPH.

That's my good friend 5-7 Heaven. He is quite active here. Nice setup, but sure wears the tires, and is no good in wet!

 

[5-7HEAVEN]

Thanks for props, Ed.

My first engine kit was a Staton friction drive with 1.125" roller and that same engine. It was the perfect setup to start with. Top speed was 27mph on my 20" Dahon folder.

Your setup is a great starter at an excellent price.