Looking for and wondering how to obtain sponsorship for worlds fastest motorized bike

[Travis]

I realize that many people ride for luxury and enjoyment but i would like to start a new breed of motocycling I have been building and designing motorized bicycles for people as gifts for a couple years now but i have so many ideas that i feel would help move motobiking to the next level.

To get to my point here i want to attempt at a guiness record for the fastest motorized bicycle as it sits i have a design that i believe would allow an estimated speed of 85m.p.h. i personally have made for myself a bike that will exceed 55m.p.h. how i know this is the speedometer maxes at 55 while still accelerating(though severely warps rims after about 10 mins.

in short i would like to bring rise to the hype of motorized biking i believe we may even be able to start a racing circuit. I would like you to ask yourself when riding your bike have you ever thought man id like to race this thing.

But in short this endeavor will take quite a bit of money to achieve as i will need to either buy or design my own bike with framework able to withstand high speed i will need to fabricate and machine custom rims and of course motor mountings and upgrades im 100 percent sure i can build a bike that will exceed 80 miles per hour and feel i may even be able to substantially exceed 100m.p.h. if anyone knows anyway that i can achieve my goal please help.

Also note that all sponsors will be given the credit they deserve. i also plan to open my own repair and sales shop here in lima ohio in the next few years.

 

[RedBaronX]

Well, I have no idea how one goes about getting sponsorship above and beyond-- start asking... look over to the left on the forums screen and you will see a list of merchants who sponsor the forum, and there are lots more than just those merchants out in the world helping us crazies strap "specialized" lawn mower engines to Huffys and Schwins...

But my question to you and everyone else who might read this thread is: what EXACTLY would define a "motorized bicycle"? When you are talking an off the rack bicycle plus a HT motor, then that is pretty obviously a "motorized bicycle". But when you start talking a nearly completely customized build (frame from scratch, an engine that might not be purpose-built for bikes) there has to be more to it defining it as a "bicycle" than it having pedals.

Keep in mind, the earliest motorcycles were really just motorized bicycles themselves, but they are still referred to as "motorcycles". In the eyes of the Guinness Book of World Records, what is going to keep your custom MB in the "motorized bicycle" camp and out of the "motorcycle" camp?

I'm asking because it's going to matter if you are trying for a world record...

 

[Travis]

basically all a custom bike will be is a larger reinforced bicycle basically i will build a custom mountain bike with a higher grade framework just like a huffy without the logo lol

let me put it this way is a66cc on a mountain bike a motorcycle i dont think its is i dont know how thats categorized but im going to take a 66/80cc engine and custom modify it it will not chance the size of the head rather its ability to torque

 

[Travis]

prime example i have one that will to over 55mph though warps the wheels it is a trike bike with a custom one piece rear axel with dual mounted 66cc 2 stroke engines with dual nos and dual boost bottles for both engines although as i have said after about 10 mins it warps my rear rims due to torque to custom make the rims would be pretty expensive

 

[pedalless]

Warping wheels due to torque form ht motor! It not torque i can tell you, its just the high speed they are rotating at. You also dont need custom turned wheels, go and buy moped rims and tires like alot of the fast electric bikes used higher end downhil rim and hub and wheel also good for this speed not sustained long, i dont think you will get the h.p needed to get the speed you want from HT motor anyway, faster you go the more power you need to counter wind resistance Also, if you want to be fastets motorised bicyles you will need faster than 55mph electric bike on Endless Sphere doing faster than 55mph

You may find good information on what need frame wise $$$ to be safe at this speed here http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=18473

here video 106km/hr (65mph) run done not lnge after bike built, he will go faster with more improvements has the powerm, you wont get the power these hub motor are capable of from 66c motor either, he has 20hp easy and has even pulled yellow school bus with his daily rider 200km range electric bike, this man also has unofficial world record for 19second 1/4 mile on electric bicycle, if you want to be record holder you need electric not 66cc gas motor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5qqNMfIZe8&feature=player_embedded

above is 106km/hr pass done

good luck betting this with HT motor hahahaha

 

[Pablo]

Find Augie's record run info. Videos, etc. I will refrain from comment on the details of those kind of speeds on a bike, other that what you already know - very unsafe.

I assume this will be at Bonneville?

As an aside, we have a lot of people ask us for sponsor freebies. One word: It's a two way street. Not once have any of the requesters actually come through. Not being rude or anything, but in the future we expect a couple page detailed write up FIRST. Then actual details of how you will promote our company and then actual third party verification that you followed through with the commitment.

 

[Sgt. Howard]

Speedbike?

Yes, if you are going for an official record you REALLY need to have the authorative record holders define what is a 'motorized bicycle' - I suspect there will be weight limitations as well as engine displacement caps. I think to qualify as a MB, you should PEDAL the silly thing a certain distace in a certain time frame to prove the point.
Your rims warped at speed...?... I am suprised your tires did not disintegrate from centripital force... the human body does not make an elegant projectile at that speed. I work in sugery. My training was courtesy of your tax dollar. I have seen 55mph impacts where body and vehicle parted company. You use a shovel and a large bucket to clean everything up. We're talking closed casket. At least it (usually) is quick...
the Old Sgt.

 

[Travis]

i am actually willing to sign a contract

 

[Sgt. Howard]

Speed record

First things first- contact Guinness- I assume that's who's record you seek to break- find out what is the standing record and what is their criteria for "What is a motorized Bicycle". Find out where you are going to have to actually DO the speed run... my guess is the Great Salt Flats of Utah- THEN and only then do you have any clue as to how much $$$ you might need to do the deed. NOBODY is going to sign a blank cheque, especially if your funeral might be part of the tab. Expect to do a LOT of R&D on wheels, tires, motors, chains, headbuckets, skid skins and anything else involved.
You want sponsership? Start doing your homework. Once you can talk to those who have $$$ and want to advertise in this manner about EXACTLY what you are going to do and EXACTLY what you are up against, NOW you have a chance of getting the green stuff rolling your way.
FYI- once you have your ...stuff... together and can give a PROFESSIONAL presentation, I would suggest full-blown professionally done brochure sent to FAT TIRE ALE... make sure you paint the bike red...
the Old Sgt.

 

[philski]

Marco Pantani, Tour de France, hit 78 mph without a motor! so its not unrealistic at all.
In short, get a race bike, there already built to go that fast.
the international standard is 50cc

im aiming for the same sort of speed on mine, 11-27 @12500rpm =140Kph + so you may need to go a bit faster