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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Erkel on January 13, 2010, 05:27:54 PM
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Sorry, post has nothing to do with the game other than wondering if anyone else here is into motorized bicycling.
Hope this post doesn't get bumped. Not spamming, just looking for other pilots into the same hobby.
Here's a picture of my bike (http://my-handyman.webs.com/Deathcycle%20at%20the%20beach.jpg)
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That's sweet, how fast and whats the MPG :x
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MOTOR + Cycle = MOTORCYCLE
KAM
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That's sweet, how fast and whats the MPG :x
To be street legal without license etc. bikes can't go over 30mph. This one does close to 50 mph (but only when no cops in sight...lol). Gas mileage varies with engine size. Average mpg = 70.
It's getting to be a pretty popular sport. I've been building bikes for just 6 months now. Have built and sold a couple. Good wholesome and inexpensive hobby. Motorbicycling.com is good place to go to learn all about them. My name on the MB forum is Maxvision. Anyone wanting more info I'd be more than happy to help them out, just Private Message me at the forum.
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Motor + cycle + pedals = Moped
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Motor + cycle + pedals = Moped
Not quite...
1912 Silent Gray Fellow
(http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/6439/hdsilentgf121.jpg)
MOTOR + Cycle = MOTORCYCLE
KAM
My personal motor + cycle
(http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/1427/scootervp7.jpg)
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Motor + cycle + pedals = Moped
Well, thanks for posting but you're only telling us how much you DON'T know. If a motorized bicycle has an engine 50cc or less and will not exceed 30mph it does NOT classify as a moped.
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OT?
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Well, thanks for posting but you're only telling us how much you DON'T know. If a motorized bicycle has an engine 50cc or less and will not exceed 30mph it does NOT classify as a moped.
Definate OT - but just thought I'd mention that in Boston they just started forcing people who were using motor scooters (i.e. less than 50 cc and less than 30 MPH) to license them - whereas previously they were classified in the same category as mopeds.
After the public outcry, they relented somewhat - you now need to license them but it's a sticker rather than a plate - when they first made the change they were going to ticket people for parking them on sidewalk (like they would a motorcycle).
So... bottom line is that it might be a moped today and a motorcycle tomorrow depending upon where it is!
<S>
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looks like a likker sickle to me. Not that I have ever road one.
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(http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee330/willy36_72/3-9.jpg)
Too much power on a thin frame can be dangerous. Get a Motorcycle.
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i guess the only thing i wonder about is how much does that thing weigh? and if you get it actually going 50mph how do you stop with just ordinary bicycle brakes? :frown:
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Wait... what're the pedals for if you have a motor? I'm sure it's fun scooting around on that thing, I just don't see why it is both motorized and pedaled...
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i guess the only thing i wonder about is how much does that thing weigh? and if you get it actually going 50mph how do you stop with just ordinary bicycle brakes? :frown:
The motor kit adds 25 lbs to the bike. Bicycle brakes do take a bit of time to slow you down. My next investment is disk brakes. Takes me about 1/2 block to stop once I have it wound out with those calipers I have on it.
As for the guy above that asked why the pedals if it has a motor. Cause you need to pedal to start the motor, and on very steep hills you may need to pedal to assist the motor.
I don't blame some of you guys for criticizing the whole idea... I got into the whole thing by accident (sorta) then found out how much fun it is and got the bug. And cruising past a cop, on a motorized bike, with no helmet, no license, no insurance is kind of a hoot :neener:
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Motor + cycle + pedals = Moped
Like the old saying "Mopeds and fat women are fun to ride, till your friends see you"
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The motor kit adds 25 lbs to the bike. Bicycle brakes do take a bit of time to slow you down. My next investment is disk brakes. Takes me about 1/2 block to stop once I have it wound out with those calipers I have on it.
As for the guy above that asked why the pedals if it has a motor. Cause you need to pedal to start the motor, and on very steep hills you may need to pedal to assist the motor.
I don't blame some of you guys for criticizing the whole idea... I got into the whole thing by accident (sorta) then found out how much fun it is and got the bug. And cruising past a cop, on a motorized bike, with no helmet, no license, no insurance is kind of a hoot :neener:
Erkel,
What type and make of motor are you using,also whats the drive system use? just a simple centrifical clutch?
Been interested in an electric assist version but the gas motor would suit me just fine.
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I used to have one of them, SOLEX was very popular in France from the 60s and on ... then I graduated to a moped.
(http://www.velosolex.com.br/Velosolex%20France-01-50%203.jpg)
On there's pic there's no mistake that it's a bicycle w/an lil engine, not a moped like someone commented.
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For those giving me crap about my moped comment I give you a type of evidence. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moped (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moped)
Yes I know it's wikipedia.
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I remember something similar that was popular back in the 60's, couple of friends had them, called wizers.
shamus
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Takes me about 1/2 block to stop once I have it wound out with those calipers I have on it.
Baaaaaaaaaaaaaad idea.
Seriously, I really hope you understand how dangerous that is. Get some discs asap.
Cool bike though.
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Erkel,
What type and make of motor are you using,also whats the drive system use? just a simple centrifical clutch?
Been interested in an electric assist version but the gas motor would suit me just fine.
The motors come out of China. Just search ebay for motorized bicycles and lots of motor kit sellers will appear. The motors have a built in clutch, much like a regular motorcycle engine. The engine kits are CHEAP ($150) and contain everything you need to turn a standard V frame bicycle into a motorized bike in just 3 to 4 hours.
The electric assisted bikes are fine, it all depends on your style. I like to tinker and the gas engine bikes make for good tinkering, plus you can go well more than 20 miles before you need to put the bike on a charger for half the day.
Again, check out http://motorbicycling.com/ (http://motorbicycling.com/). Lots and LOTS of info there. Lots and LOTS of custom builds.
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I seen a guy on the internet who made a pulse jet powered bicycle, he's inspired me to make my own, as I have some experience in sheetmetal the jet is easy thing. Getting compact light weight ancilliary equipment required to run it is much more difficult. I will post pics when it starts to look like something.
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Not quite...
1912 Silent Gray Fellow
(http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/6439/hdsilentgf121.jpg)
My personal motor + cycle
(http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/1427/scootervp7.jpg)
lowrider has always been my favorite model.
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Pulsejet? As in the ones that flew the Doodlebugs into grandma's house? Sounds kinda dangerous! :bolt:
-Penguin
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Pulsejet? As in the ones that flew the Doodlebugs into grandma's house? Sounds kinda dangerous! :bolt:
-Penguin
dangerous but simple and definately not for everyone
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I seen a guy on the internet who made a pulse jet powered bicycle, he's inspired me to make my own, as I have some experience in sheetmetal the jet is easy thing. Getting compact light weight ancilliary equipment required to run it is much more difficult. I will post pics when it starts to look like something.
Wow, you could earn a living driving one of those at shows...
Was this it?
(http://my-handyman.webs.com/pulse_jet_bike_GH9Ep_1333.jpg)
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Oh wow, that's just scary :bolt:
-Penguin
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Wow, you could earn a living driving one of those at shows...
Was this it?
(http://my-handyman.webs.com/pulse_jet_bike_GH9Ep_1333.jpg)
thats the one but I'm trying to get mine to run on LPG instead of perol.
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Jeremy clarkson from top gear had a jet bike
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nYMwd9dmUw
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I think the guy with the pulse jet bike said it will go upwards of 50mph. Only thing I could think was :huh.