F Fatandre New Member Dec 1, 2013 150 0 0 Poland Jan 3, 2014 #1 I can buy this orion supermoto engine Do you know anything about it?
wheelbender6 Well-Known Member Sep 4, 2008 4,059 221 63 TX Jan 3, 2014 #2 It resembles a clone of a Honda engine found on an XL 125-175cc. It would be difficult to mount in a bicycle frame.
It resembles a clone of a Honda engine found on an XL 125-175cc. It would be difficult to mount in a bicycle frame.
Ludwig II Well-Known Member Jul 17, 2012 5,071 783 113 UK Jan 4, 2014 #3 Personally I think there's too much torque, vibration and power for most bicycle frames. It would be fun while it lasted though.
Personally I think there's too much torque, vibration and power for most bicycle frames. It would be fun while it lasted though.
Ludwig II Well-Known Member Jul 17, 2012 5,071 783 113 UK Jan 4, 2014 #4 From what I see, mostly these are fitted to trikes.
16v4nrbrgr Active Member Mar 17, 2012 1,728 4 38 North Bay Jan 4, 2014 #5 If its a 50cc, the torque and vibration won't be too bad on a quality frame, it will just be a challenge to make it fit, especially if you want to keep pedals.
If its a 50cc, the torque and vibration won't be too bad on a quality frame, it will just be a challenge to make it fit, especially if you want to keep pedals.
F Fatandre New Member Dec 1, 2013 150 0 0 Poland Jan 4, 2014 #6 I am considering one of Freds motors and will probably go for one
rustycase Gutter Rider May 26, 2011 2,746 5 0 Left coast Jan 4, 2014 #7 Looks like great potential to me! Weld some mounting brackets onto the bike frame, resolve any pedal clearance issues, and be prepared to run a jackshaft to get the chain run aligned. Good luck! Pls post pics!!!! rc
Looks like great potential to me! Weld some mounting brackets onto the bike frame, resolve any pedal clearance issues, and be prepared to run a jackshaft to get the chain run aligned. Good luck! Pls post pics!!!! rc