new need some help..

[Recon]

hey everyone i need some help. i have no idea where to start with a motored bike. basically i want to go around 25-30 and use it to cruise around town. can you suggest on what kind of engine to get and where?
thanks everyone

 

[Large Filipino]

Everyone will have different answers. If your broke usually,a Happy Time (Chineese 2 stroke frame mount) is your answer. If you got some money,people say that belt drive rack mount is smooth.There are also 4 stroke frame mount,rack mount chain drive,roller drives,weed wacker engined weld jobs,front wheel drive,Alaskavans wonder horse.. If you really got some money,you also can't go wrong with a Whizzer.
So read read read and guage your own opinion.
There's a wealth of knowlege here.

 

[graucho]

Yup, Large said it all. Everyone will have different answers. Be patient, read read read and make your own decision. In the end, your the one that has to live with it.

 

[Large Filipino]

25 to 30 you may need to stay away from the Happy Time unless your willing to go with a small rear sprocket,do some pedalling and roll on a skinny 27 or 28 inch rim.

 

[codi79]

Get yourself a 2 stroke chainsaw motor or something because a chainsaw has more torque from what I've read so far cause Im also new to this. A chainsaw will get you up hills without as much pedaling, but a weed eater motor will also do the trick. Also I'd go with a frame mounted motor with a chain drive. Friction drives slip in the wet, burning up your tire.


Hope this helps a little bit.


-Codi79

 

[Alaskavan]

A chainsaw can be awfully loud.

 

[codi79]

A chainsaw can be awfully loud.

Very true. Okay, well if your not interested in waking up your neighbours then I suggest a weed eater motor.


-Codi79

 

[Recon]

thanks for all the responses. can i get some links to sites that have motors on them please?
thanks for all the help

 

[codi79]

thanks for all the responses. can i get some links to sites that have motors on them please?
thanks for all the help

If I were you I would check at local garage sales. You'll be able to get one for dirt cheap. If you don't want to do that, go to http://www.bikeengines.com

 

[quay1962]

welcome

If I were you I would check at local garage sales. http://www.bikeengines.com

Cool site i wanna buy something else other than a chinese engine with my economic stimulus check, good luck on whatever you decide...reading is the only way you can figure what best fits your budget...happy motoring!