Mental build: Tecumseh Fat Bike

Sounds like a lot of fabrication?
Are you talking about the walmart fat bike?

Sounds like your using a jack shaft shift kit if your using front and rear disk brakes?

Either way cant wait to see more builds with this type of bike!

Might have to introduce a new classification. Motorized Fat Bikes lol

I just finished a custom bike, so I'll leave you with some wisdom from my build. These are mostly things I decided from the get-go, because I knew if I didnt follow them, I wouldn't be happy with the outcome. First, come up with a definite plan of what you want. A few details might change later on, but having a really good idea of what you want and trying to stick to that will help you get through the parts gathering/build process a lot smoother. What I did was try my best to decide all the major details, and then started a parts list. As I thought of more parts that I wanted, I added them to the list. If I changed my mind, I edited the list to reflect that. Just remember that its a custom build, you're the one who's got to live with the results, so take your time with the list. Personally, I did not attempt to assemble the bike or motorize it until I had all the parts on my list. I did some modifications that were necessary to fit the front fork to the frame and the front wheel to the fork, and a few other minor things as well, but everything else waited until my parts list was filled. I also researched to find out how many rpms my engine makes, and then decided what gear ratio I wanted based on that info. It made it a lot easier choosing my drive train setup. When it came time to start building, I was able to load the frame and the parts into my car and drive over to my buddy's house (he has more tools than I do). I took my time building the bike, going over to my buddy's house on my days off. Patience is the key when building your first custom bike, and it will pay off in the long run, that I can promise you.

Awesome! Got to keep a eye on this build,see what you come up with...............Curt

I would stick with a Tecumesh carb find one off a 5 to 7hp snow blower,they have the ideal cercit(low speed jet) and the high speed jet. Can be tuned and the kits are cheep.
Here is a sorse http://www.alamia.us/Tecumseh_Carburetor_s/965.htm ...........Curt

Probably because they have a habit of blowing rods. Depends on the model. The early ones were good engines,and a lot depends on how they are taken care of.
I was at my sn's today and he is working on a roto-tiller for a guy its a h60 6hp. I noticed it has the right carb this is the one he had http://www.alamia.us/Tecumseh_Carburetor_632230_p/rott-13146.htm. I would go ahead and build it Keep a eye out for a spare engine should not be hard to find and less then a Briggs. Sears sold a lot of equipment with then on................Curt

You can see from the picture the jet on the side and the main jet is on the bottom of the bowel. Go to a lawn mower repaire shop you should be able to find a used one and a kit is around $20.............Curt

Might want to read this post http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=27697

No i don't not on a bike that is have a couple snowblowers also my son has a couple. Anywere from 4hp to 8.5hp.
There are others that have them on bikes and like them,i have never had a problum with them...........Curt

Hey trey,there's someone selling a mikey bikey motor mount for a tecumseh motor in the swap&shop,in case your interested.

I had the link all ready to post,then my phone died,twice! No problem trey.

Hey trey,check it out. Its lower I think.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/221228042478?