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Discussion at Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum in the 4 Stroke Bicycle Engines & Kits forum. Hey guys. Im getting a good job soon and I know my 2smoker will get me there but I need ...
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Old 01-06-2010, 12:15 AM
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Hey guys. Im getting a good job soon and I know my 2smoker will get me there but I need to get there with the least amount of problems. I hear 4strokes fall in that category.

Its about 7 or 8 miles one way.

I am thinking about getting a motor from EZ Motors. How much are their new kits???

What kind of bike Can I use that arnt that expensive.

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Old 01-06-2010, 03:47 AM
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you could use the same bike you have how was your trip
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Old 01-06-2010, 07:50 AM
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msrp of the EZM is 659.75 + shipping
your electra will do fine
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Old 01-06-2010, 08:52 AM
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Im kind of in a rut now...
What should I do?

Im waiting for Jims engine mount still, and was going to ride my electra(when its complete) to work for a few weeks until i got the cash to buy a new engine.
Buying a new bike and 4stroke is going to empy by wallet!!ahh

Or, get a refund from Jim and put my cranny back together and ride that to work until i got the money for a 4stroke? then use my electra to mount the 4stroke engine on.

What do you guys think i should do?

Bill, If I were to drive to FH, would it still be around that same price?

Also, My bike is alluminum and its longer than the cranny by a few or more inches. Do you think the aluminum will hold up to vibrations and what not??

20 questions i know but help me out!

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Old 01-06-2010, 10:14 AM
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Concerning Jim's stuff - it's worth the wait... I'd just find an alternative in the meantime to getcha by till he's managed to catch up.

As for the "aluminum bike" question - my 'Aluminum Comp' Schwinn mountain bike has well over 3500 miles on it now w/a screamin' HT bolted to it (lost track of the milage, GPS batts don't like the cold lol) and shows no signs of fatigue or pending failure and TBH - I've abused the heck outa it lol

The only worrisome things about an aluminum build are chafe (packs/cables rubbin' on stuff), kinking tubing with fasteners/clamps, and drilling excessive holes (a worry w/steel too, but not as much).

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Old 01-06-2010, 11:16 AM
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Thanks. My electra is going to be my 2smoker and Im gonna have to get another bike to build my 4stroker. What would be a good bike though??
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Old 01-06-2010, 11:26 AM
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Other than the whole 4 stroke clearance thing (someone more familiar w/them would have better advice) I would heartily recommend hunting around for a really nice used bike of high quality than a cheaper new one.

They devalue so quickly and there's such a difference in the quality of the components that I really wonder if the low-cost economy bikes are savin' you that much money when all's tallied up - the wheelsets are a big example.

*shrug* still - no matter what bike ya get, as soon as ya bolt a motor to it - it's ossum in my book lol
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The Sun Atlas would be a good candidate. It's components are not top flight but it comes with 12 gauge spookes and 2.125 tires under $200.00. It cruises nicely and the EZ Q-matic will fit nice. Only working on what I've used myself.
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Old 01-06-2010, 02:52 PM
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Alright I have been doing some thinking.

I may just buy a cheap bike from walmart or something and if Jim hasnt already started making my mount, call him and ask him if he can make the mount for the cheap bike.

Maybe use my Electra coaster for the EZM or honda.

Here are the specs,Electra Coaster Would I have any problems mounting the motor or with the alluminum frame??

Please let me know what you think.
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Hi, I am making a custom mount for my own steel electra cruiser I will post pics when done. I will use EZM Silent Power, GX50 Honda,
Maniac Mechanic rear 56tooth with adapter,
Whizzer tank with custom mounts, BIG wide saddle,
Whizzer crank or maybe a 3-piece conversion, tho I like the 1-pc solid crank.
EZ Flex-pipe with optional muffler,
"axle adjusters"
bobbed rear fender, (mine is fender-less gloss black model),
CA License plate,
some kind of LED lighting system with Whizzer battery
and anything else I can think of (grin)
I am currently looking into a disc-capable MTB sus for the front, may use that fork with v-brake tho.
I got to get out into the garage to make more motor mount parts.





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