Motorized Recumbent

[srdavo]

thanks...I was hoping for some bolt-on ideas.

all I was trying to say was.....until we get more than just the 3 of us....we prolly won't get a new section.
However....If we can make this thread rock.....we've got a shot.

here's another member's motored bent. http://www.outsideconnection.com/gallant/hpv/powerAssist/powerAssist3.asp

here's his bike...

 

[seabillco]

Hi, srdavo
Right, got you. Good point!
Here's a link to my personal blog that explains how I motorized my recumbent if you're interested:

http://steverg.blogspot.com/2008/07/motorized-recumbent-diy.html

Also, FWIW, I'm happy to answer any specific questions about my project. I'm no expert but I'm happy to tell you my story if it will help you.
I just bolted a frame to the bike and hung a motor mount on it. I ran a couple of cables and that was about it. I'm sure I didn't harm the bike at all.
Oh, except for the tire... That's wearing out a little faster. It's well worth it, though!

Have fun!
Steve G
Grants Pass, Oregon

 

[seabillco]

Dave
That's one sweet looking bent! It's about as tight as you can imagine! That must be a joy to ride. I wanted to fit my engine in that small space but didn't have the cajones to go after it.
That's PURTY!!!

Thanks for sharing!
Steve G
Grants Pass, Oregon

 

[srdavo]

yeah..I wish I could remember his name.....he built a very sweet ride.

here's my bikeE

 

[srdavo]

hey PumpBuilder...did you ever get pics of your bikeE ?

 

[seabillco]

Dave
That's an interesting design. Hmmmmmmm.....
Would I be right in thinking that you'd want the engine mounted to the white frame member because it moves up and down as a shock?
Or, could you hang a motor off the silver/black member at the end and let it float on the tire on a pivot?
I see some advantages and, as always, some possible disadvantages to motorizing that design...
It is one nice looking bent, though!

Steve G.
Grants Pass, Oregon

 

[srdavo]

the motor will have to be mounted to the white swingarm....yes, there is an airshock.

the silver & black part....the black is the aluminum bike frame...the silver is a slide-out storage compartment.

 

[srdavo]

I'm dying to see pumpbuilder's set-up....he has the same bike.

 

[srdavo]

your Rans is really cool!
does your "clutch" lift the drive roller off your tire?

 

[revelstone]

getting bent

hi guys.... thought I'd jump right in here.....
I like friction drive....I have 2 bikes ,set up friction....one Staton...one homebuilt. I have not had any tire issues.

I have a bikeE.
It rides soooo comfy!
I want to motorize it....bad!
(I just don't want to mess up this cool bike)

there must be 3 of us bent riders now...hehehe.
I'm not seeing any resistance to a recumbent section. (Our admins are on vacation.)

this thread is a good place to start.
you guys can talk me into motoring up my bent.

best make that 4 bent riders. i made two more than two years ago. unfortunately, i didn't like the way they turned out. for the past week i've been rescue ing old street bikes and mountain bikes. i have four in the shed right now. this weekend i plan on building a LWB Delta trike. or at least getting started on it. plans in my head, ideas all over the internet. look at some of the bikes on http://www.endless-sphere.com and http://revelstone56.tripod.com/index.html
just for fun