Need advice, Very New to Motorized Bikes

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KoryWitkus

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I don't know what to start with i have a very limited budget but i have an idea at what i'm going to get.
I'm not sure what i want i want something that can take hills (i live in eastern kentucky) i can ride around on all day and can do fine with a lot of bumps. (not the smoothest roads and sidewalks.
i've been looking at cruiser bikes but i'm not sure how they handle the whole hill thing. I'm a big guy 270 6'2" Not sure if this is where this goes but just need some advice before i buy.
 
KoryWitkus said:
I don't know what to start with i have a very limited budget but i have an idea at what i'm going to get.
I'm not sure what i want i want something that can take hills (i live in eastern kentucky) i can ride around on all day and can do fine with a lot of bumps. (not the smoothest roads and sidewalks.
i've been looking at cruiser bikes but i'm not sure how they handle the whole hill thing. I'm a big guy 270 6'2" Not sure if this is where this goes but just need some advice before i buy.
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If you gear a bike for better climbing, you should have no problem handling most hills with a chinese two stroke kit.
This is the cheapest option for first-time builders.
Four-stroke builds are more expensive but are usually better quality overall (depending on engine you use) but they require more fabrication to work dependably.
I would suggest a mountain bike with a ht kit and a larger rear gear for hills. Something like a 48 or 50 tooth sounds about right. This will give good hillclimbing power and still allow a decent cruising speed (15 or 20 mph) without screaming the engine to death.
I'm 260lbs and I ride a 36 tooth in flat Memphis with my 66cc two stroke. You should handle hills fine with proper gearing for your needs.
The only extra thing besides the ht kit to buy is a larger rear gear.
 
Cheapest way while having some reliability?

This BGF kit: http://www.ebay.com/itm/80cc-Bicycl...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item257d1f5f10

With this Huffy Cranbrook: http://www.walmart.com/ip/26-Huffy-Cranbrook-Men-s-Cruiser-Bike-Gold/23267977

Definately get this or something like it for the front wheel: http://www.amazon.com/Pyramid-Mx100...qid=1369782274&sr=1-2&keywords=bicycle+brakes

Also get a chain breaker so you don't need to use the tensioner, and later on down the road switch to a sprocket adapter like this: http://www.piratecycles1.com/picycbspad.html

On any bike I get, especially wally world bikes, I take the entire thing apart and re-pack every bearing with some top quality grease. This can save you A LOT of trouble and pain down the road.
 
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That is perfect that is the engine ive been looking at for months and that bike is perfect right in my price range for begging anyways haha :) and what is that front for? any specific tools i will need to rebuild the bike and to attach the engine?
 
On a limited budget, in a hilly area, I would go with a 2 stroke China girl motor on a steel mountain bike. The motor will probably require that you remove the front derraileur but keep the rear one. The multi gears will allow you to pedal along with the motor when climbing hills.
 
Can you post links to good buys for the mountain bikes and the 2 stroke engine for the mountain bike please? walmart if you can because i dont have any bike stores near me. i just am on a really limited budget and need something that i can use for a super cheap vehicle. all the help will be much appreciated.
 
KoryWitkus said:
And what is the sprocket adapter for ?
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These bikes use a joint that connects the sprocket to the spokes. This (in my mind at least) is very unsafe, and also puts uneven force on the rear wheel which is what cracked the frame of one of my other bikes. The sprocket adapter makes it so the engine drives the wheel from the hub to evenly distribute the force to the entire wheel. It also allows you to center the sprocket perfectly on the wheel, and even has some side to side movement if you need the chain to clear a thick tire.

I've been using one from phantom bikes for a while, and have not had any problems yet!
 
You can always check Craig's List, Kijiji and any other online classifieds for a bike to build from, instead of going to Sprawl-Mart.
 
As far as choice of bike, I prefer Mtn, bikes, as far as where to get one try the local Salvation army or even the flea market/ Swap meet. I scored a Roadmaster for $15.00

Good luck.
 
KoryWitkus said:
And what is the sprocket adapter for ?
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When you first buy the kit, they expect you to install the sprocket on the rear wheel with this device
http://www.ebay.com/itm/80cc-bicycl...Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item256ec7a375

That rubber metal sandwich-y thing, it's called a RAGJOINT. They put lots of strain on your spokes, are difficult to install correctly (you need the sprocket to be perfectly straight and aligned with the chain), and in general are just not that great.

Sprocket adapters get rid of all these problems but can be very expensive.... about $80 for an adapter and a sprocket that will work with the adapter... there are many kinds of sprocket adapters
http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=37370
 
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