Some info about a motor

[Ownr]

Hi

I'm new in this kinda of things, but I'm thinking about begin a project with some friends.

What you people can tell me about a lawn mower motor: Toro Quantum 500, 190 cc?


Sorry if this is a newbie question.

 

[HoughMade]

What do you want to know about it? Are you looking to put it on a bike?

 

[Ownr]

Hi

I want to know simple info, like speed I could reach, fast acceleration ( ? ) I believe I need to add some gear box and clutch to it, right?

I suppose to be used in a trike.

 

[Mountainman]

Just A WILD GUESS HERE ---- top speed - 70 mph - if you are willing ? Gear box needed - if you want different gear ratios ? or - a slipping type of clutch can be used.. Good luck with your project from - Mountainman

 

[Ownr]

Hi

I heard that the lawn mower motor is bad for this kind of things cause normally it works in a vertical position, to mount it on a trike/bike it will be on horizontal position, and that way won't works.
Is that true? Any way to resolve this issue?

 

[Mountainman]

Hi

I heard that the lawn mower motor is bad for this kind of things cause normally it works in a vertical position, to mount it on a trike/bike it will be on horizontal position, and that way won't works.
Is that true? Any way to resolve this issue?

Ownr -- I think that you will find that to be correct --- you can check with the motor manufactor (find their web site) for the answer to this question... Happy riding from - Mountainman

 

[HoughMade]

If an engine was made to be vertically mounted (speaking of the cranksaft), it can only be vertically mounted. The oiling system is not designed for the engine to be horizontal and it will seize. However, successful vertical shaft motored bikes ave been built. Here is an example.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=25232201