I'm very poor, but fairly mechanically inclined, and have a lot of experience on motorcycles. I'm drawn to the simplicity, economic value and like to tinker.
My plan is to get a PK80 Wildcat kit from California Motorbikes. Looks like good value, for a $139 price tag, with the option of making it in 4 payments, which for me would be great with my limited income.
I'm getting a free men's steel frame Raleigh. Not sure exactly about the details yet. May end up having to upgrade later.
In any case, I'm fairly set on the wildcat kit, unless someone is aware of an equal or better value?
I'm not caring about top speed and performance. If it cruises reliably and without working too hard at 25-30 and can climb hills is what counts. I wanna keep it simple, yet as reliable as possible as an alternative mode of transpo to save buck and have fun. I'm sure I may want to mod it later, but I don't feel like going much over 30mph on a bicycle is very safe.
I may even later try a 4 stroke kit. I'm tempted to now, but folks tell me they're more difficult to initially setup, though less fuss and more reliable once set up? Anyway, I have decided to start with a 2 stroke kit.
Anyway, getting the bike later today, so I will begin to have an idea if the frame looks sturdy enough.
Anyway, hello forum.
