which motor for bicycle when covering long distances!

[sae3dkhan]

i have heard that when u are using a chinese 80cc motor on a bicycle u can only cover a small distance as the engine gets hot! is this the case with any engine and if i was to ride over europe in a motorized bicycle which motor would u recommend?

 

[Esteban]

I would take a Robin/Subaru , Honda, Tanaka, or Kawasaki for reliability.

 

[sae3dkhan]

ok

thanks pal ! i would like a bit more detail if thats okay and also can people tell me where i can purchase them from as i live in the UK!

 

[Esteban]

Not sure where you can purchase over there. Maybe a U.S. dealer will ship to you. The engines I mentioned on a rear, friction drive mount are a great design, in my opinion. Yes, they will slip in the rain, some. I don't ride in the rain.

 

[sae3dkhan]

hi

how can u fix them on so that they dont slip in the rain?

 

[Oddzball]

bah. I dont think overheating is a HUGE deal. You going more than 50 miles a day? If not you should be fine with a chinese 2 stroke.

I think frankly most of those 4 stroke friction drives are WAY over priced anyway.

 

[rustycase]

+1

The folks behind the drive systems certainly wish to be gratified for their efforts.
I can't fault them for that. It's tough to earn a living these days.

If my intent was a longer regular commute, or a distance adventure, I would run a honda gx35 or gc50 and a tooth belt similar to the gebe system.

Best
rc

 

[sae3dkhan]

hi

hi okay i think honda gx35 would be suitable ! now the only problem is that i live in the UK ! and i dont know where i can purchase one so if anybody knows please let me know! please give me the details thanks

 

[Oddzball]

honestly, I cant help with that, shipping would be killer to UK IMO.

 

[sae3dkhan]

hi

There must be somewhere in the UK who stock them or somewhere in the US who dont charge too much for shipping!!!