Hello From Florida ... Question On Local Suppliers

[Skyliner70cc]

Installation is hardly quick and easy if you want to do a quality install. It takes me at least 8 hours and occasionally longer to do an install. At 25/hour labor, it adds up.

I know you want to buy locally but your best bet is to get the engine mail order. I strongly recommend a distributor who offers a 30 day money back warranty and whose kits are pretty reliable.

 

[Esteban]

In many areas, $25/hour labor, is not possible to find, either. The seller is doing the work for YOU, by assembling everything. All you have to do is ride ! Isn't it cheaper to buy a steak in a grocery store than in a restaurant ?
Anyway, the link someone posted above to folding bikes, etc, will show some bikes of all types available, & I believe they are located in Clearwater.

 

[Alan]

Welcome.!
You mentioned King's hasn't replied to your email. They aren't replying to my email either. Despite this problem, their service and prices were good when I used them.
Try leaving him a message. You know, on the one where he says, "He's on the other line right now." See if he calls then. Once I left him a message concerning missing parts, and with no call back, the parts arrived in two days. Maybe his email is just screwed up.

 

[Esteban]

I just saw this ad on Craiglist in Clearwater ,,,,

http://tampa.craigslist.org/bik/600909851.html

 

[Scottm]

It is fast and easy if you want to spend a lot of time fixing stuff later. Experience speaking. My 2nd build was over a weekend and have not had a single problem.
There's more to it than a bike and motor. Mirrors, helmet, rink holder, cargo racks, fancy brakes, fenders..... I started out with a $50 pawn shop bike and a $150 dax motor. I bet I'm over $400 well spent hard earned money.
Building your own is part of the fun.
Welcome to MBc.

 

[betio]

While watching the local news, they had a piece on two Wellington men starting a motorized bike business. I believe they want about $500.00 for the conversion. they sparked my interest, but I am very cheap and had to go the ebay route. I hope that I ain't sorry that I chose this route, but I hardly have anything in it.

 

[jimraysr]

Too bad Five Flags is 400 miles away. I have had good service and no run around with Frank down there.

Buying from a storefront like Fank's brings in a lot of "doing business right" standards that may or may not be a part of an online only seller.

We have two dealers in AZ, one upstanding and one you need asbestos skin to deal with. )


Good luck in your search. Jim