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TakeiT

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I'm thinking of getting a 49cc 4 stroke to replace my 2 stroke, as the 2 stroke needs a new clutch, muffler gasket, and a few other things (Yes, I could replace those easily enough, but I kinda want a 4 stroke) Also, the law prohibits hand operated clutches. So, has anyone replaced the stock shroud with something prettier, or more motorcycle like? I can't bare put something like that on my bike. Also, is it possible to fit an electric start on one?

I'm talking about the basic 49cc kit on a lot of websites
 
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On a bicycle, a lot of motorbikers remove the shroud. You can paint the shroud another color and some people just trim the shroud to make it smaller.
 
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scotto- said:
You won't find a 49cc 4-stroke with electric start on it. I've got a 160cc Honda with electric start.....it's awesome.
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Well no, but i'm sure I could figure something out. I have access to a 3 speed 110cc with electric start, light hookups etc. but the law says if its more than 50cc its a motorcycle
 
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TakeiT

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Trey said:
Well, here's a couple examples of 4-bangers that might help;

http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=57089

http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=45813

Better pics of the second one
http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=48562
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Okay perfect, i'd probably do something like that. Is there really a huge benefit to the 4 strokes over the 2 strokes? Because they are quite a bit more, and my 2 stroke has never failed me, even on its 60km journey up north. I have a 4L gas tank on it that I fill at the pump, I just keep a thing of oil on my at all times
 
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TakeiT- Well, 4-bangers are awesome. They're four stroke internal combustion engines, I mean... ;) It's my preferred powerplant, but I'm really only an msrfan wannabe. Check out the Briggs builds.
Truth be told, for others I've only built four 4 strokes as compared to five 2 strokes. Price? Time? Who know's why that's what they wanted- but they did.
There are alot of things that you have to weigh out, but if that 2-smoke is performing well, and you've been happy with any repair processes you may have gone through, why switch?
 
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Well are they built any better? IE the bearings, coils etc. I've had no problems but i'm thinking of using it for my 20k trek to school every day, I don't need to be in the middle of the main road in rush hour not close to anything, screwed
 
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