New Company EZM

When I rode the prototype, the engine was bone-stock. But then again, Quenton is a guru at making a stock engine do amazing things...:)
 
Hi All,
Motor is 99% stock. The only change I made was the exhaust system. I think the credit goes to the drive system. Almost all transmissions "eat" power, whereas the EZ Motorbike system appears to get the power to the ground without major loss.
And to answer a post by Pablo, both. Braggin' and complainin'. Braggin' because it is hard to believe the motor produces such power in stock form. Complainin' because we need to supply a 49 CC 4 stroke frame mounted kit that travels under 35 MPH for all riders. Our goal is to produce a bullet proof, trouble free system that provides lots of power for take off, but doesn't wind the motor up like a rubber band. The balance must allow enough power to pull hills, carry a rider that loves food [above 260 pounds], but yet not run higher RPMs at cruising speed [25 to 30 MPH]. When the proto-type was previewed at Lewes, DE the ratio was 16.66 X 1 on a 24" bike [approx the same as 18.96 X 1 on a 26" bike]. I changed it to 13.88 X 1 [15.18 X 1 on a 26"] thinking it would reduce the top end slightly because I expected the motor to run out of power and not be able to pull as strong with the higher ratio. To my surprize it had enough power to increase the top end an additional 3~4 MPH. My next test will be with a new ratio of 16.3 X 1, then I will test it at 15.65 X 1[only takes a few minuites to change]. I guess I will just force myself to test the different options, it is hard work, but somebody has to do it, ha ha.

Hope the goverment doesn't see me having so much fun, because they will want to tax it.
 
Quinton Does the engine have a governor? I suspect that is the only way you can keep the engine from pulling to top speed. One advantage of a governor is that you still have all the power that the engine is capable of up to a point, then the throttle is taken away from the operator and the governor takes over. The other thing is the exhaust. Honda throttles the engine at both ends, this also gives you the torque at start and then restricts the top speed. Just an idea. To experiment you could install an old small water valve at the end of the tail pipe. Start closing and see what setting you would need. Look at the end of the muffler on the new Honda Ruckus, I don't think you can get your little finger in the end, and I have small hands. The lads at the shop I used to work at would not believe me that Honda was doing that. One day I took a small bike and with it still cold (so I would not burn myself) I took a rag and put it over the end of the muffler, started the bike and held the throttle wide open and throttled the engine with just the exhaust, changing the opening with the rag over my fingers. Point taken by the Lads. Let me know what you think. Have fun, Dave

PS: Quinton, I am talking to a friend that owns a motorcycle repair about selling your outfit.
 
Hi Egor,
Because of my extensive racing background, I became well versed on performance exhaust systems [HD, Ducati, Triumph, BSA,Yamaha, Honda, etc.] One of the major differences on my hi-performance Whizzer motors is in fact the tuned exhaust. Because of our understanding that "one size DOESN'T fit all" we designed the drive system to be easily adaptable. We just need to supply the basic kit to fit most riders, and offer parts to change it if needed. We also designed it so that it can be changed without spending a small fortune in the process.

Have fun,
 
I love all the names you have up there, I miss all those bikes. I worked for a place called Drag Specialists and we did mostly Triumph and BSA. It is amazing how important the exhaust is. I think most of the exhaust tuning I learned was from my Honda years, one of the things I found is that larger is not necessarily better. As I look at the early board trackers I am amazed that they did not learn more about the length of there headers instead of the fire breathing shorties they used. I was looking at the Timeless again on youtube and would give anything, well I guess not anything cause all I would have to give is 12,000 bucks, LOL. Have fun, Dave

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLqyMwH3VQk&NR=1
 
Hi Everyone,
Just a few quick comments concerning the prototype and new products.
My prototype model now has 784 miles logged and not a single mechanical problem. Yesterday I needed tuneup parts for my van and rode the prototype to the parts store approx 15 miles away. The journey included a route that required riding over a 6 mile bridge that has a very steep incline in the center to allow boats to pass underneath. When I ride a stock [or near stock] Whizzer on the bridge it is always necessary to pedal the last 1/4 of the way on the incline. On my modifed Whizzers I can make the journey without pedal assist, but I must accelerate prior to the beginning of the incline to do so.
However the new prototype didn't require any help from me, nor did I get a running start prior to the incline. I was "cruising" at 27 MPH, geared for top end, and the bike simply climbed the hill and didn't lose 1 MPH during the initial voyage. On the return trip I had to face a major head wind and the same incline, and my thoughts were centered around when would I need to help it make the trip by using the pedals. I was traveling about the same speed [27 MPH], and the bike did lose 2 MPH about half way up the hill, but it just settled in at 25 MPH and easily crested the incline. I must admit I was puzzled that a 49 CC OHV motor could supply such power, and at first I thought the trip to the auto parts store was aided by a "tail wind" because I encountered a "head wind" on the return trip, but the motor still made the trip both ways without any additional aid. I also thought when the prototype slowed by a couple MPH on the return trip it would continue to slow, but it didn't. Last week I changed the ratios [took about 10 min.] to have the prototype run out of power on the top end to slow the overall top speed down somewhat, but it only increased the top end, and made it more stressful to leave the stop sign [still easy to take off]. Because I only weight about 170 lbs, and ride mostly on long country roads, I wanted the motor to turn less RPMs at "cruising" speed, and I was sure the motor wouldn't be able to deliver enough power to exceed the earlier top end with the changed ratios. I was wrong! I am currently using a 14.56 X 1 ratio changed from the earlier 17.56 X 1. Where is all this power comming from? The only change I made to the motor was the exhaust system. I will admit the SP drive system doesn't absorb anywhere near the power of the currently available systems, but it is still difficult to believe the amount of power delivered to the ground.
On another subject, the special mushroom lifters for the Whizzer motor are finished and will begin shipping in approx. a week, most are sold, but we will have about 25 sets in stock. 25 sets won't last long, so I suggest a quick response if anyone needs them [if you have a NE motor from 2005 to mid 2007, you need them]. We also received the special Hi fin PERFORMANCE heads for the NE motors, all but one are sold. The heads were custom made in the USA from my patterns, and will drop the opertating tempature by at least 100 degrees, and add major power.

Have fun,
 
Any idea when i can get one...i have only been in this for a short time as it started snowing just as i finished my 1st elec stretched beach cruiser...although it was enuf time to realize i need a gas powerplant in my next project(Kustom Kruiser stretch). Got 3 more of these cruisers now for my buddies.
Was thinking i would get the GEBE system for a winter build or should i wait or get something else that will adapt?
 
bbb, these EZM kits are only out in prototype form right now. I've been talking with Quenton, and more testing is to be done to make sure the driveline is as "bullet-proof" as possible before these kits go into production. A few prototypes have been racking up the miles so far, and I believe a few more prototypes are expected to be built. Believe me, I'm anxious to get one of these kits, as I have a nice Sun Retro Classic cruiser that is just screaming to have an engine put on it. :D :helmet:
 
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