Is it do-able

fakeplay · #1 08-24-2009, 05:23 PM

I was thinking of a little winter project. Does anyone think I could mount two engines on one bike ?
Just for the **** of it.

**Dan** · #2 08-24-2009, 06:18 PM

Yes, a few folks have done it. Off the top of my head Ozzy and 7-11 among others, if memory serves. What are you thinking, ebike and 2 stroke or some thing like that? Post lots of pics!

I always thought a hub motor with a 4 smoker would be the perfect set up. Use the hub motor as back up and use a solar charger. Dunno but would be cool.

http://motorbicycling.com/f3/e-li-born-7656.html

fakeplay · #3 08-24-2009, 06:23 PM

I'm gonna have to sit alone , beause at first I was thinking three a breast.

**Dan** · #4 08-24-2009, 06:40 PM

Ever see this?
YouTube - Chainsaw Bike

I really love the crazy, "just see if you can build it, builds"

I was checking out the Schwinn tandem the other day. Really a high quality and well made bike and a great candidate for a multiple engine set up. (Also be the only way I will ever get Carol on a MB)

Schwinn: 2009 Tango Tandem

stude13 · #5 08-24-2009, 10:06 PM

syncronizing two ht's might take an engineering degree.

fakeplay · #6 08-25-2009, 07:29 AM

The video ? Holy shocka molely !

Bikeguy Joe · #7 08-25-2009, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by stude13

syncronizing two ht's might take an engineering degree.

Sychronize two china engines? Just hook up one to each wheel.

restapukin · #8 08-25-2009, 07:41 AM

are you sure gearing the thing up wouldn't be more fun (& useable)? but maybe you've done that...

xlite · #9 08-25-2009, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by restapukin

are you sure gearing the thing up wouldn't be more fun (& useable)? but maybe you've done that...

I linked two Homelight wacker engines together for a friction bike no problem. Turns out it's not tricky at all, they sync right up and share the load.

I'm considering putting one of my old friction drives over the back wheel to backup the 80cc HT. Planning a 300mile trip next week.

NEAT TIMES · #10 08-25-2009, 09:53 AM

Dan, I Recently Got A Beautifull Tandem, Chrome, Big Whitwalls, Shifter, Like New For 100 Bucks. Now I Have To Figure Out What To Do With It. Ron . I Will Pm You Later. .