Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Mark Forums Read


Search Titles Only

Sponsors
To be a sponsor Contact Us
Our Forums


Go Back   Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum > Bicycle Motor > DIY Home Built Motorized Bicycle (non kit)

DIY Home Built Motorized Bicycle (non kit) Post all about your home built rides here. Weedwacker motors, lawn mower engines ect. This area is for non kit builds

What is your ratio and engagment rpm


Discussion at Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum in the DIY Home Built Motorized Bicycle (non kit) forum. I am trying to figure out what strength springs to purchase and what overall ratio would do best for my ...
Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 08-28-2009, 09:43 AM
Motorized Bicycle Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Prescott, Arizona
Posts: 22
Default What is your ratio and engagment rpm

I am trying to figure out what strength springs to purchase and what overall ratio would do best for my project so I figured I would as the community what they use and run from there.
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 08-28-2009, 09:24 PM
Motorized Bicycle Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: iowa
Posts: 69
Default Re: What is your ratio and engagment rpm

my engagement rpm is whatever i want (belt slip clutch)
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 08-28-2009, 09:44 PM
Motorized Bicycle Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Prescott, Arizona
Posts: 22
Default Re: What is your ratio and engagment rpm

Quote:
Originally Posted by motor_head View Post
my engagement rpm is whatever i want (belt slip clutch)
Forgive my ignorance, but what is a "belt slip clutch"? What does it do exactly? How does the bike act like?
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 08-31-2009, 06:32 PM
Motorized Bicycle Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: iowa
Posts: 69
Default Re: What is your ratio and engagment rpm

the idler pully tightens and loosens the belt when the belt is loose it slips
on the small engine pulley
Attached Thumbnails
what-your-ratio-engagment-rpm-clutch-good-one.jpg  
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 08-31-2009, 06:47 PM
Motorized Bicycle Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Prescott, Arizona
Posts: 22
Default Re: What is your ratio and engagment rpm

Quote:
Originally Posted by motor_head View Post
the idler pully tightens and loosens the belt when the belt is loose it slips
on the small engine pulley
Thank you. That makes sense.
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 09-01-2009, 03:34 AM
Motorized Bicycle Newbie
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Illinois
Posts: 18
Default Re: What is your ratio and engagment rpm

Your ratio depends mostly on the hp and rpm of your engine and the size of your drive wheel. A large diameter wheel needs more reduction than a small one. From there you can choose an engine shaft sprocket or clutch and drive wheel sprocket (or pulleys) that will give you an appropriate ratio. Japanese or Chinese clones of small utility engines (7000 RPM) almost always need a jackshaft or gearbox to obtain the large amount of reduction needed even with small diameter wheels. Larger Briggs & Stratton type engines and clones (3500 RPM) can usually get a proper ratio with a clutch on the engine and a sprocket on the rear wheel without a jackshaft or gearbox.
Your weight is a factor, especially if you will be riding in hilly territory. So you see we need more information to answer your ratio question. It could conceivably range from 4:1 to 20:1 . After you provide the needed info we can help you narrow the choices and direct you to the ratio calculators available here.
This info will help us advise you about engagement RPM as well.

Last edited by denbecr : 09-06-2009 at 01:49 AM.
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:46 AM.


Sponsors
To be a sponsor Contact Us
Donations accepted!

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.1.0
Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum