Anyone own/build a motorized bicycle?

"Bandit" (2bandit) 04/06/2015 at 21:57 • Filed to: None

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bob and john > Bandit 04/06/2015 at 22:00

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so tempted to be a smart ass and post a motorcycle because it IS a motorized bicycle. But I'm not.

What in particular were you interested in? I'm good with bicycles in general

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Bandit 04/06/2015 at 22:01

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I've made an electric trike

XJDano > Bandit 04/06/2015 at 22:02

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My older neighbor had one. The mechanics were on like a crate above the back tire. He wanted $300 for it. And I was like, Nope.

scoob > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 04/06/2015 at 22:09

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Tell us more.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > scoob 04/06/2015 at 22:14

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I need to replace the front tires, then I'm taking it for a 13 mile ride.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Bandit 04/06/2015 at 22:27

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I've done a bit of research on it. what are you looking to accomplish with it?

whiskeybusiness NOW A DANGER TO CROWDS NEAR YOU > Bandit 04/06/2015 at 22:27

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The bike shop I used to work at built a few in the time I was there, and both us and the customer regretted the decision almost immediately. The torque of a motor is too much for standard bike chain and rear gears, once you upgrade these to spoke mounted sprocket and heavier (read minibike) chain spokes start breaking when you let it loose. To do it right, you might as well buy a moped.

However, I highly recommend buying a used Worksman Trike and motorizing that. They are built like WW1 tanks, can carry loads in their baskets, and their components would likely hold up much longer to the abuse than a normal bike would. I made something similar to this with a Trailmate Joyrider, and it was the E30 M3 until it went up on two wheels and scared the petunias out of me.

Bandit > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 04/06/2015 at 22:55

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I want to build one using a 1950s Western Flyer bicycle I have lying around and one of those $160 kits on ebay/amazon. End goal would be something like the one above or this one.

Bandit > bob and john 04/06/2015 at 22:57

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I want to build one using a 1950s Western Flyer bicycle I have lying around and one of those $160 kits on ebay/amazon. End goal would be something like the one above or this one. I'm rather good with bikes but have never read up on these motorized ones.

Tinfoil Hat in a thunderstorm, now with added diecast > Bandit 04/06/2015 at 23:12

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At 16 I mounted a brush cutter engine (49cc 2stroke) on to my BMX. It was too high geared to take off from a standing start so you would peddle up to speed then engage the engine. I had to buy my first pair of sunglasses because once I got above 60kmh the wind caused my eyes to water. This was 26 years ago.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Bandit 04/06/2015 at 23:25

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Much like scooters and motorcycles made in China, I would avoid those engine unless you can get some kind of warranty.