planning a build..

Hi everyone, this is my first post! Great site I've learned a lot already looking through some other threads. Here's what I'm looking to do..

Build a motor bike for everyday use and hopefully some long distance coastal touring this summer. I have an old Trek 820 that was gifted to me I can use.

My questions are, will this be suitable frame? And

Since I will be using everyday and hopefully for extended long distance trips reliability is important for me. Second most is a quiet motor(I've read some threads about adding muffler and intake silencer). Without experience I am going to say power isn't a big deal for me. I'm very much fine cruising at 20-25mph. So from what I read Tanaka seems to be highly regarded for quality and reliability although it seems to come at a cost premium.

But before I get ahead of myself, feedback on whether the frame will work well. Next would be motor suggestions that are quiet and reliable.

GoFastBicycles said:

Will not be able to fit 2 or 4stroke in that frame. Sell the trek and buy a good cruiser from a bike shop not wal-mart and the sky will be the limit.

Adam

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I just took measurements and came to that conclusion.

Also after more research it looks like a 4 stroke is going to be best motor for noise level and reliability.

I am a little confused though...

Everyone agrees the 4s operates at lower dB but I heard some people saying 2 stroke is more reliability and easier to fix/maintain. Then other people were saying the opposite.