Best 4 stroke Frame mount kit with a GOOD GEARBOX

kermit05 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-07-2009, 06:17 PM

After pondering and searching This forum... Other forums, And all over.... Basically the best 4 stroke in frame kit i can come up with, Is this one 50cc Complete Gas Powered Engine Kit (Honda) - $499.99 But, After doing some more research, I have also found that the stage three whopper gearbox has issues such as it not engaging and running severely hot also needing to be packed with excessive grease to work properly etc… And the hoot gear box is simply garbage… So, Is there any of you out there who have a couple thousand miles, And have an idea on which very reliable gearbox is out there? I'm trying to stay under the 500$ mark, and get a 99% reliable.. quiet 4 stroke to ride thousands of miles with, Is this reality with a 4 stroke and gearbox, Or am I going to need to buy a GEBE Kit? Thanks!

jbcruisin · #2 (**permalink**) 09-07-2009, 08:54 PM

I have an EZbike kit that I love. Mine only has about 600 miles on it & it runs great. Here's a couple links.
Jay

EZ MOTORBIKE COMPANY

jb's EZMotorbike

azbill · #3 (**permalink**) 09-07-2009, 09:29 PM

not to brag, but...
I have 1700miles on my EZM Jag

I love my bike !!!

there is an automatic gearbox being tested as we speak...to be available soon as a stand alone unit (just gearbox)as well

azbill's EZM powered Jaguar

kermit05 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-07-2009, 09:39 PM

Is that a Huasheng or a honda GX 50? I'm debating if the GX 50 is really worth the extra 150 Dollars.. Then again.. if the extra 150$ Get's me another 1500 miles.. it'd be worth it. Lol!

azbill · #5 (**permalink**) 09-07-2009, 10:51 PM

as I said in chat...it's a HS and I beat the carp out of it, and it just keeps letting me !

I have done nothing to it but change the oil (every 100m for 1st 500, then every 250)

xlite · #6 (**permalink**) 09-08-2009, 08:16 AM

Is it possible to build a bike for under $500 with this EZ setup? How much does it actually cost to outfit a bike? If this is the $650 deal then adding a couple hundred for bike etc. get real close to a grand.

Are they available? The link talks about dealers and prototypes but no prices.

MotorbikeMike · #7 (**permalink**) 09-08-2009, 01:45 PM

Hi Guys, the 4-stroke kits are not a grand as suggested. EZ Motorbike kits have an MSRP of 650.00 much the same price range as the other 4-stroke kits that have American parts, and an American company backing up the product.

Most of us do not seem to add in the price of the bicycle, maybe that is because so many bicycle can be had for free, or are just sitting around in Garages and back yards?

I know a little about the Hoot Kit (bought and built one a long time ago), and the Grube Green Machine (1st Generation 4-stroke that I sold), and from what I saw and built myself, the only thing that you need, besides a good donor bicycle of some kind, is 8oz of engine oil, and a half a gallon of regular gas.

So, I'm thinking that the 4-stroke bike kits I know about cost equals price of kit (plus shipping) a buck or so for oil, and a buck or two for regular gasoline?

The 4-stroke motorbikes are a blast to ride, and mine actually require less maintenance than my old 2-strokes did, with the riding conditions being the same. The freedom of buying gas at the station pumped right into the tank is a joy also.

I ride Whizzers, a Honda/EZ bike, and a couple of HauSheng EZ Bikes, and enjoy the whole experience.

Mike

azbill · #8 (**permalink**) 09-08-2009, 02:02 PM

they have been available since April
(although there are no dealers in NY, there are 3 dealers in PA, where they are fully legal to ride)
I could be mistaken, but, I think they are not in NYC ?

xlite · #9 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MotorbikeMike

MSRP of 650.00 much the same price range as the other 4-stroke kits that have American parts

I don't think there is ANY bike motor kit that has american parts.

Personally I would love to have a 4 stroke for mileage and, as you mention, oil mixing which gets old. It might be prudent to wait for feedback from someone who does not sell them though. You are certainly right about the fun part.

xlite · #10 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by azbill

they have been available since April
(although there are no dealers in NY, there are 3 dealers in PA, where they are fully legal to ride)
I could be mistaken, but, I think they are not in NYC ?

It's unfortunate the website does not make this clear.

I suspect when details are known these bikes are technically being ridden illegally in nearly EVERY state. This does not seem to matter much unless you run into a cop with quota problems or is simply having a bad day.