About Vintage Raleigh Bicycle Frame & Engine

Chris18181 · May 13, 2013

Hi, Everyone i am new to the forum, I have a question whether an 80cc engine would fit on my vintage Raleigh Bicycle. I have a provided a photo and my bicycle frame looks exactly like this one. any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks ~Chris~

Dave31 · May 14, 2013

Hello Chris Welcome to the forum glad you joined us.

Nice cruiser, I cannot see why not it would not fit? That frame is very similar to many of the popular bikes used.

rustycase · May 14, 2013

Looks dandy for a clamp-on universal Chinagirl power assist!
...You will be needing improved brakes, IMO...
Best
rc

maniac57 · May 14, 2013

Remove the fenders and it will make a very good motorized bike.

dmb · May 14, 2013

aluminum frame is a no-no. old steel is good=usa=better, japan=good, china=junk..not the boat kind.

wheelbender6 · May 14, 2013

Bolt your 80cc on it, add a front brake and go have fun.

rustycase · May 15, 2013

maniac57 said:
Remove the fenders and it will make a very good motorized bike.

That, is a really good idea!
A floppy fender getting balled up with a speeding tire makes for a real spectacular stop! ...the fenders and braces are not really built for hi-speed use.
20-25mph consistently is quite a bit faster than most pedal bikes!

rc
brnot

Chris18181 · May 17, 2013

thanks for the info everyone, This is the first time i have ever ridden a motorized bicycle, wonder if the cops will stop me for having a 80cc motor and im wondering if i will need a license im from Tennessee

maniac57 · May 18, 2013

I'm in Memphis and I have no problems except getting stopped so the cop can check out my bike!
If you get a hardcase cop, be sure to tell him it's 49cc which is legal in tn (motorised bicycle under 49cc, moped over 49cc)

Chris18181 · May 18, 2013

ok thanks, how far do you think i could go on an 80cc engine, was thinking about taking a 40 mile trip. and does anyone on here know a good website to order an engine kit from, I seen a few on ebay for $150 brnot

maniac57 · May 18, 2013

I order all my kits from mingsinternational or zminglu (same vendor)
Be sure to get the latest one with the big tube motor mount and the included fuel filter.
They seem to be getting better quality with every one I order. The last few have really been good kits.

Chris18181 · May 18, 2013

ok and is this on ebay?

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