Alan
Member
Hello,
Alan from Philly here.
First, I want to say, you have a great site here. Real community. And the information here is more than complete, for anyone starting out, right up to the seasoned mechanic.
I'm not new to bikes with motors. In '72 I got my first minibike. A Toyoca 4hp. From there, I purchased a used '72 Harley-Davidson Shortster 65cc 2-stroke, next was a Harley Z-90. After a several year break, I re-entered on a Honda Elite 80cc scooter. Since then I've owned over twenty bikes, including a Tomos Revival, and my current ride a Kawi 1600cc touring bike. I'm not here to talk about those bikes though. I have another love. It's a 70cc 2-stroke mountain bike. Nice alternative to the 800 lb bike.
A few years back, I purchased the US Pro-Drive electric kit by Currie. It was great but it weighed a ton, and you never really knew when it would die. And to charge it took a while. So lately a voice inside has been saying, "get a gas motor." I did just that. Now at 47 years old, I'm looking over my shoulder for cops, and riding with my finger near the kill switch. Yesterday, I approached an intersection, and low and behold, a police van with two cops was sitting right there. I killed the engine, and pedaled right passed them. I don't even think they noticed the engine. Since these bikes are wayy illegal in PA, I'm trying to maintain possession of this toy. Don't need some officer taking it home to his son. This seems to make my trip even more exciting. Like I just got away with something.(I guess I did)
Will I ever grow up ? NO!. When that happens, it's over. My advice to the younger ones. Get out there and ride man.!!! Those will be your memories to reflect on later in life. Just get out there. And don't do anything I would do.
Ride safe,
Alan
Alan from Philly here.
First, I want to say, you have a great site here. Real community. And the information here is more than complete, for anyone starting out, right up to the seasoned mechanic.
I'm not new to bikes with motors. In '72 I got my first minibike. A Toyoca 4hp. From there, I purchased a used '72 Harley-Davidson Shortster 65cc 2-stroke, next was a Harley Z-90. After a several year break, I re-entered on a Honda Elite 80cc scooter. Since then I've owned over twenty bikes, including a Tomos Revival, and my current ride a Kawi 1600cc touring bike. I'm not here to talk about those bikes though. I have another love. It's a 70cc 2-stroke mountain bike. Nice alternative to the 800 lb bike.
A few years back, I purchased the US Pro-Drive electric kit by Currie. It was great but it weighed a ton, and you never really knew when it would die. And to charge it took a while. So lately a voice inside has been saying, "get a gas motor." I did just that. Now at 47 years old, I'm looking over my shoulder for cops, and riding with my finger near the kill switch. Yesterday, I approached an intersection, and low and behold, a police van with two cops was sitting right there. I killed the engine, and pedaled right passed them. I don't even think they noticed the engine. Since these bikes are wayy illegal in PA, I'm trying to maintain possession of this toy. Don't need some officer taking it home to his son. This seems to make my trip even more exciting. Like I just got away with something.(I guess I did)
Will I ever grow up ? NO!. When that happens, it's over. My advice to the younger ones. Get out there and ride man.!!! Those will be your memories to reflect on later in life. Just get out there. And don't do anything I would do.
Ride safe,
Alan