Bike Moped

Bike Moped What would it take to make a bicycle into a moped with a go cart engine but still use the gears on the bike? I want to keep the orginal gears on the bicycle so i can save a bit of fuel...


Bike Moped

Bike Moped
What would it take to make a bicycle into a moped with a go cart engine but still use the gears on the bike?

I want to keep the orginal gears on the bicycle so i can save a bit of fuel. I could guess that the motor would have to have a mount on the back and some welding would be required. Also would i have to upgrade the brakes to slow down faster due to the increased speed and momentum? wow, if this works, I will be burning tires on my huffy!!!

It sounds like you are thinking of a rear rack mount engine motorized bike design. The major design considerations include taking into account the mounting of the engine, gear ratio of the optimal running engine RPM to the bicycle wheel diameter, and how to connect the engine power to the bicycle wheel. In this way, you can still make use of the bicycle freewheel for pedalling and shifting.

My motorized bike is made by attaching the engine to the rear wheel with a kit...no welding on anything. Others have gone to town welding beautiful custom made creations. On my bike, I get over 1000 miles per standard V-brake pad set as I commute at 28mph. Mileage is about 150mpg.

This being said, here is an excellent source of motorizing-a-bike information that includes pictures, designs, active discussion, and step-by-step instructions http://www.motoredbikes.com/ .

Whatever design you build, though, make sure you conform to the laws of your state to avoid getting a ticket (unless you are a daredevil! LOL). Most states allow attachment of a maximum sized 49cc engine to a bicycle and still legally qualify as a bicycle for riding in bike lanes, avoiding motor vehicle registration, and insurance.

Have fun!



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Big Pocket Bikes – Enjoy Racing on Tracks

Big pocket bikes are designed to be used for street use as well as racing. Therefore they are bigger in size compared to the original pocket bikes.

The original pocket bike

Original pocket bikes are known as mini-motos. They are small sized motorcycles of about 47 inches long and 18 inches tall. They are usually run on gas.

Pocket bikes are speedy bikes. The smaller varieties reach the speed of 35 kilometers per hour. The racing models can reach speed up to 45 miles per hour whereas the higher end ones can be as fast as 50 miles per hour.

Pocket bikes have many similarities with ordinary bikes like the disc brakes, tires, fairings, light perimeter frames and swing arms. The smaller versions are portable and can be easily carried under your arms.

The bigger version of the pocket bikes

Whereas the original pocket bike is small and sleek, and has a 50cc engine, the bigger pocket bikes have a 100cc 4 stroke engine. They also have bigger structures and are bulkier. They are also known as midi motors or midi bikes.

You are not meant to use the small pocket bikes on the streets as they are only meant for racing. So due to popular demand, the bigger version has come into being for use on the roads as well.

These larger bikes are double the size of the authentic pocket bikes. And can reach the speed of 65 miles per hour. However, large they may be, they are still smaller compared to mopeds but sleeker to look at.

Points to remember while using a pocket bike

1. It is obligatory to have a motorcycle license to be able to ride on your bike on the street in some states. Enquire in your states licensing office for the legal age.

2. Bigger pocket bikes are not as easy to ride on, as they require greater balancing skills, so be sure to practice on the bike prior to hitting the road.

3. Be sure to have proper lights and rear view mirrors on your pocket bikes

4. You have to follow all the safety rules and be very cautious while riding on these bigger pocket bikes.

The rules vary from state to state so what applies in one state will be not applicable in the other. If you find that bigger pocket bikes are not allowed by law to be ridden on your streets, please follow the instructions. If you waive the law then you stand a chance to be fined and even jailed. The authorities have good reasons to frame laws in order to prevent accidents and injuries. So, have all this in mind and thoroughly enjoy a good ride.

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