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Discussion at Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum in the Introduce Yourself forum. Hi, folks. Great forum you have here. Like my fellow Coloradoan a couple of posts below mine, I stumbled into ...
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Old 06-23-2008, 08:00 PM
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Hi, folks. Great forum you have here. Like my fellow Coloradoan a couple of posts below mine, I stumbled into this world via ebay and craigslist. I love the idea of getting back to the roots of motorcycling.

I have a custom single speed mountain bike that I bought b/c it looked cool but haven't ridden very much. I think it would be a great bike to motorize, though. I'm thinking one of Dax's Titans and it sounds like people here are of the same mind.

So if I can ask a question, why do you more experienced folks prefer motorized bikes over motorcycles or scooters?
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Old 06-23-2008, 08:06 PM
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Welcome to the forum, glad you joined us

I've alway's been a Motorcycle person, I have owned many motorcycle's and one scooter.. I like the MB because no insurance, no driver's license, no registration. It's the most low cost fun you can have on two wheels

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Old 06-23-2008, 08:23 PM
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well, hello! glad you could join us...make yourself at home...and when you get your MB built, show us some pictures!
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Old 06-23-2008, 08:51 PM
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Welcome to the forum. You are among some the greatest motorized bicycle enthusiasts in the world. I've rode motorcycles all my life. But when I was a kid I always wanted a motorized bicycle, so I guess I'm fulfilling a childhood fantasy. If I had had a motorized bicycle like I have now when I was in Junior High, I would've been the coolest guy in town. I like the no inurance, no tags, no inspection. It's just the ultimate simple machine. Plus I just love it when someone asks where I bought that thing...................................
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Old 06-28-2008, 11:25 PM
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Welcome to the forum. I envy you living in Colorado. We just moved from Colorado and miss it bad.

Folks prefer motorized bikes over scooters and motorcycles probably due to cost and simplicity of design. A 50cc scooter sells for 2k new.
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Old 06-29-2008, 12:07 AM
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I got into it for errands I don't drive a car much for health reasons. I stay with it out of pure joy,

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Old 06-29-2008, 06:47 AM
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welcome to the site mike. i have a titan bicycle motor and i think it is awesome. its quite, its smooth and so far maintenance free . glad to have you with us
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Old 06-29-2008, 09:26 AM
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Welcome to the madness......now your hooked.....oh ya...your hooked...get ready to have the time of your life.....
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Old 06-29-2008, 09:44 AM
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VERY fun to ride. Gonna be a little more work in the begining than you might want, but it's worth it.

Now....for my 5th damn flat tire in two weeks RAWR....
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Old 07-08-2008, 08:43 PM
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Welcome to the forum DarkRide. Enjoy the ride...Kelly
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