FREE SOLEX ENGINES. I have 4 solex engines built in China as described in the BGF Hongdu/Solex thread below. I am cleaning out my shop and would like to give them away.
http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=27150
I purchased these engines new from a vendor in Canada. I mounted them on two different bikes as shown in the pictures attached. I have had a lot of fun with these engines adapting them to my bikes. They are very quiet and smooth. However, I have found the engines to be quite unreliable and require a lot of tinkering to keep them running well. I never did follow all of the modification suggested in the thread so that is probably the reason. This was my first experience with motor bicycling and was hooked after my first ride. I decided that I wanted a motorbike that was more powerful and reliable. I have found the perfect combination for me is the Honda 4 cycle, 1.6 hp engine with the Staton friction drive using either the 1" or 1.125" roller (weight is 195#).
If you want these engines you need to be prepared to spend the time with them to get them running well. The engines are complete except for all of cables and hand controls. The engines have less than 2 hours run time each. I would suggest getting two engines so that one can be used for parts if needed. Since nothing is really free, I need to charge for packing and shipping to your location. I have an estimate from UPS for packing of $18 to $20 each and a packaged weight of 23 to 25 #. You can figure out the total cost shipped to your location. If you are able to pick them up from my house in Salt Lake City, they will then be free.
http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=27150
I purchased these engines new from a vendor in Canada. I mounted them on two different bikes as shown in the pictures attached. I have had a lot of fun with these engines adapting them to my bikes. They are very quiet and smooth. However, I have found the engines to be quite unreliable and require a lot of tinkering to keep them running well. I never did follow all of the modification suggested in the thread so that is probably the reason. This was my first experience with motor bicycling and was hooked after my first ride. I decided that I wanted a motorbike that was more powerful and reliable. I have found the perfect combination for me is the Honda 4 cycle, 1.6 hp engine with the Staton friction drive using either the 1" or 1.125" roller (weight is 195#).
If you want these engines you need to be prepared to spend the time with them to get them running well. The engines are complete except for all of cables and hand controls. The engines have less than 2 hours run time each. I would suggest getting two engines so that one can be used for parts if needed. Since nothing is really free, I need to charge for packing and shipping to your location. I have an estimate from UPS for packing of $18 to $20 each and a packaged weight of 23 to 25 #. You can figure out the total cost shipped to your location. If you are able to pick them up from my house in Salt Lake City, they will then be free.
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