Pedal start a 4 stroke ?

gobike · Aug 12, 2014

A very new guy question, but can the 4 stroke engine kits be pedal started like the 2 strokes ?

I ask because I thought I read somewhere that a 4 stroke hooked-up to a StageIII Trans with an engager lever, could be started by pedaling and releasing the lever. Is that true ?
And what about the 4G, can a 4 stroke engine with a 4G Trans be pedal started ?

The_Aleman · Aug 12, 2014

gobike · Aug 14, 2014

Thank You The_Aleman for the help.
So there is just no good or easy way to setup a 4 stroke engine for pedal starting ?

Going2Hell · Aug 14, 2014

Correct, there is no EASY or GOOD way without the ability to machine your own parts...

gobike · Sep 4, 2014

Am I reading this wrong ? What does this mean ? It is taken from the site that sells the 4Stroke kit with the Stage III ?

"When you want to engage the engine simply release the clutch hand lever and the engine springs to life. To power off simply press the included kill switch."

http://www.bicycle-engines.com/49cc-Complete-Stage-III-Gas-Powered-Bicycle-Engine-Kit.html

The_Aleman · Sep 4, 2014

scotto- · Sep 4, 2014

You can pedal start a 4-stroke if it is direct friction drive.....no centrifugal clutch

If you want to disengage it you'll have to make a hinged motor bracket.

curtisfox · Sep 5, 2014

Or if you were direct drive with belt and tightner. .............Curt

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