The best way to 40+mph

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Andyinchville1

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Oh...Not too sure about the Mongoose bike BUT I would highy recommend a full suspension set up if you can find a good used bike.....The old GT bikes like Easy Rider has makes a good platform for a build...I had never ridden suspension bike before BUT once I did I was SOLD!....

I'll be building one up shortly..

Andrew
 

jburr36

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No way in h*ll I'd ever want to go that fast on a bicycle. Most of the reasons Dax had already explained in this thread. THe main reason is safety. I just have to think that other traffic - cars, trucks, buses, pedestrians, etc. - just to not expect a bicycle going that fast so they make their judgements based upon that assumption.

Another reason is that here in California it's illegal to ride a moped and especially a motorized, motor-driven cycle that fast.

Most of the cruisers, mountain bikes, and all of the cheapo wal-mart specials are clearly not designed for that speed. Full suspension may help but I still doubt that it can safely handle that kind of speed without a gas shock absorbing system of some kind.

WHen I was a kid I recall the trip over the handle bars when the front hub bearings failed because the axle nut came loose. I was doing about 10 mph. I don't even want to think about that happening doing 40+.
 

old motorbike

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I did 31.8 last week with a shift kit and 11tooth jackshaft sprocket, just cruising. Still had more but ran out of room. I'll leave speed for my Hayabusa.
 

Phatman Motors

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Hello ,has anyone run a straight pipe 18inches or or so with any success...will it hurt the engine....sorry for dumb question,but am new to 2stroke motors,,thanksamillion ...Phat
 

conradcliff

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Wow, lot's of posts still coming, this is great.

So, what does everyone think about Poulan motors. I found a refurbished saw for $80 at big lots. Any opinions?
 

Smoothe

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Shift Kit, NuVinci Hub, Tuned pipes, Franco Morini Motori Engine, on a Full-Fairing Recumbant. That bike would probably go a lot faster than 40.
 
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