Hey everybody! So...I'm in the dreaming stage of a build right now, and want some of your suggestions.
Basically my goal is to build a bike that can cruise at 55 MPH reliably. I know it'd be cheaper and easier to buy a motorcycle, but I don't WANT a motorcycle! lol I know a bike was never designed to go that fast, so I'll need to do a LOT of modifications, but I'm fine with that. I also know I'll have to register it as a motorcycle, and that's fine.
So here's my first question: What engine? I'm definitely gonna go with a 4 stroke for reliability, but which one would y'all recommend? I'm currently thinking either a Predator 212cc or a Whizzer. I like the looks of the Whizzer better, but it may be a little more difficult to get that speed out of it and I'm also not crazy about a belt drive necessarily (though I don't know a whole lot about it honestly). Are there any other 4 stroke motors in the 150-200cc range that would work well?
My next question is if I do go with a predator, should I use a Q-Matic or is there a shift kit available? (I'd REALLY like to find a shift kit that doesn't use a bike chain, cause I wouldn't trust a bike chain at 55 or more).
Just so you know I'm planning on using a Micargi Royal frame (but DEFINITELY not those handlebars).
So...any suggestions/thoughts/warnings?
Thanks!
Basically my goal is to build a bike that can cruise at 55 MPH reliably. I know it'd be cheaper and easier to buy a motorcycle, but I don't WANT a motorcycle! lol I know a bike was never designed to go that fast, so I'll need to do a LOT of modifications, but I'm fine with that. I also know I'll have to register it as a motorcycle, and that's fine.
So here's my first question: What engine? I'm definitely gonna go with a 4 stroke for reliability, but which one would y'all recommend? I'm currently thinking either a Predator 212cc or a Whizzer. I like the looks of the Whizzer better, but it may be a little more difficult to get that speed out of it and I'm also not crazy about a belt drive necessarily (though I don't know a whole lot about it honestly). Are there any other 4 stroke motors in the 150-200cc range that would work well?
My next question is if I do go with a predator, should I use a Q-Matic or is there a shift kit available? (I'd REALLY like to find a shift kit that doesn't use a bike chain, cause I wouldn't trust a bike chain at 55 or more).
Just so you know I'm planning on using a Micargi Royal frame (but DEFINITELY not those handlebars).
So...any suggestions/thoughts/warnings?
Thanks!