FireBelly 4 Stroke "Hard Box" Transmission

tyrslider · #21 (**permalink**) 05-30-2009, 05:45 AM

Thanks for asking Forbisher.

The Current 1st Edition FireBelly Cycles "Hard Box" limited Edition Hau Sheng Honda Motor Bicycle Transmission weighs in at about 8.5lbs and just under 2" wide.

W/ plenty of opportunities for additional weight savings we've chosen to leave a little extra strength and integrity. Still anticipating a significant amount of weight savings, maybe 1 lb, can be made in the housing. Another .5 lb can be saved in rotating mass.

In escence a lot of hard work goes into these boxes and they are not inexpensive to produce. Inevitably more work cost's more $.

We will not even acknowledge the Hoot as competition. It might just as well weigh 1 lb. It's Cactus!

The Grubee box seems a little hit and miss; they seem to run well for some and not for others.

The Chinese motor kit manufacturers are not really FBC's competitors. In many ways they are the greatest contributers to our business.

FBC will continue to innovate and bring top tier components and products to the discerning customer who understands the price to value ratio and appreciates function and form. We strive to bring quality that is confidence inspiring.

Light weight was but one of many considerations in the design of this product

Forbisher "your" transmission is lighter than the FireBelly Cycles "Hard Box" All Metal Automatic Motor Bicycle Drive System. You must be very proud of your accomplishments; I know I am of mine. Good luck to you in your endeavors.

Thanks again, Evan FBC

abikerider · #22 (**permalink**) 06-22-2009, 02:08 PM

Hi, I've just finished my first MB build using the Firebelly transmission. Evan was very helpfull in supplying me with parts I needed to make a quality build. Here are some pictures. So far it works great. Still breaking it in and I'll be installing a speedo soon to start measuring mpg and speed.
Mike

Dan · #23 (**permalink**) 06-22-2009, 02:25 PM

Way Kool Mike! Really looking forward to your review and thoughts. Tyreslider, sighn me up for dealer if you go that route!

Is that a wally world LandMark Schwinn? I was going to ask in the bike Bicycle review thread if any one has tried them yet. They look great, especially for the price.

Thanks for letting us know about the tranny! (I was waiting)

Finfan · #24 (**permalink**) 06-23-2009, 03:23 PM

How long before the Firebelly website is going to be on line? I would like to look at these things. Note: I am getting an "Under Development" page when I click the link. I assume everybody else does to.

freewheeling frank · #25 (**permalink**) 06-23-2009, 05:14 PM

ya i really would like to know more especially pricing

Dan · #26 (**permalink**) 06-23-2009, 08:09 PM

wow, thats new. His site has been up for a long while.

tyrslider · #27 (**permalink**) 06-24-2009, 02:08 AM

Hey guys, Thanks for the interest!

We expected to have a smoother transition. We'll be up and going again shortly. We should have the Home page up tomorrow featuring some new items.

Here's a sneak peak at the New FireBelly Universal 4 stroke engine mount

A "Semi" Universal adaptation of the mount seen on the bike below is in the works
That bike also showcases some of the new products and the prototype exhaust tip.

We'll also be offering Delrin Tensioner wheels w/ high speed bearings,
Tensioner kits,
Sprockets and Adapters for Disc Brake Hubs,
Tuneable exhaust for 4 strokes
As always Heavy Duty Wheels and Chains.

We are also working on a couple of complete motorbicycle platforms

Everything We Bring to the Market Place We Bring Because We Feel That It Inspires Confidence and Adds to the Reliability and Enjoyment of the Sportransportivity That Is Motor Bicycling!

Feel free to PM, Email, Call us w/ any questions about motorbicycles, products/prices.

Evan
firebellycycles@comcast.net
206 660 2387

huckersteve · #28 (**permalink**) 06-24-2009, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abikerider

Hi, I've just finished my first MB build using the Firebelly transmission. Evan was very helpfull in supplying me with parts I needed to make a quality build. Here are some pictures. So far it works great. Still breaking it in and I'll be installing a speedo soon to start measuring mpg and speed.
Mike

The bike looks great and so does the paint on that tank! Nice job!!

abikerider · #29 (**permalink**) 06-24-2009, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

Way Kool Mike! Really looking forward to your review and thoughts. Tyreslider, sighn me up for dealer if you go that route!

Is that a wally world LandMark Schwinn? I was going to ask in the bike Bicycle review thread if any one has tried them yet. They look great, especially for the price.

Thanks for letting us know about the tranny! (I was waiting)

I'll be letting you know my thoughts on the transmission as I get more miles on it but it is my first MB so I can't really compare it to other setups. It is a Wally World Schwinn and it seems to be identical to the Jaguar except for the paint scheme. I swapped out the rear wheel, handlebars, and seatpost. The Landmark was $120 shipped to the store with no shipping charge vs $150 for the Jaguar at Target. On top of that, Walmart has a 90 day return policy vs. no return for Target bikes. Also, the Landmark came unassembled so I could put it together correctly without fixing the store employee's mistakes. There are fewer Landmarks out there so it's a more unique bike. So far I am pretty happy with the setup. About the only thing I wish was different is that that metal transmission gets pretty hot and when wearing shorts it's a little uncomfortable when I brush my left calf against it while pedaling from a stop. I guess this would be a problem with any all metal transmission which will transfer the heat from the engine to it. I am trying to think of something to cover it with so the surface isn't so hot but there is very little clearance between it and the pedal crank. As long as I am wearing pants or tall socks it's not a real problem.

jared8783 · #30 (**permalink**) 06-28-2009, 01:34 PM

Hey abikerider
Nice paintjob on the engine cover and gas tank.

I don't know much about painting.
How do you do it well.

And how did you go about painting the plastic.