Dax Titan Using Bmp

thatsdax · #1 09-08-2009, 07:02 PM

Here is what I ordered and received from BMP . Quality looks good, install with the right bike should be simple. Once installed, I will test and post a review. Enjoy the ride...

thatsdax · #2 09-08-2009, 10:43 PM

Ok... Install done. Only took me around 2.5 hrs. It was a snap. This is by far the easiest install ever! It is super easy. The bike I chose is a Specialized Cross Roads Hybrid with 700c tires. I got it at the thrift store for 20 bucks. This is a high Quality bike to be sure. Top Shelf ! The Install was a piece of cake !! I mean it. Also.. I decided to install and try a thumb throttle. For some reason, I do not like it. Tires my thumb. I do like the paddle type like the one on my snow mobile much better. The Thumb throttle on my sisters ATV seems ok. But.. For some reason I do not like it on my bike. The Twisty Throttle is the better way to go. Also.. A rear mounted kick stand is a must with this Kit since the Engine does hang to the side. The Titan Rear Carrier mount you can get away with no rear mount kick stand but I recommend a rear stand for it as well. In case someone hits the bike... But on this BMP setup, Since the motor hangs off to the side, it requires a rear mount stand for sure. This BMP kit is the 1.25 inch roller with the sprag. Again.. Not to be redundant, but, install was a snap.. I meant it. Went together fast and easy. In less than 3 hrs I am riding... The setup works great !! I do not notice much the weight hanging off to the side when riding. Power is good. Speed must be 30 + mph. I visibly notice my engine leaning or tilting to the rear a little. You can see that it tilts or leans in the full picture of the bike.I will study it tomorrow and see if I can level it more. It would look better. I may move the bracket under the bike and put the strap on top and bolt it that way. That should level the setup when it it down and pinched against the tire. But.. For a first install, it went well. Was easy and no surprises. O yes. You need the 72 inch throttle cable so it will reach. I will level the engine and get some show room pics tomorrow to post. All in all. If you are in the market for a Friction drive, this BMP kit seems really good. Keep in mind, I only have 10 miles on my setup. More testing to come. What a simple install. Titan mounted right up. And.. Away you go !! I have never seen an easier install. Ever.. This one is simple for sure... That is a plus !! Enjoy the ride and the pics..

thatsdax · #3 09-09-2009, 02:52 AM

ok.. I know it is late. But I went back to the shop and leveled the motor. More level anyway. Not perfect, but darn good. Also, I realized I had shot carb cleaner down my throttle cable instead of PB lube. So..... I found the correct can, and lubed my throttle cable. and.. It works much better. The Thumb Throttle is pretty good actually. Not bad. I still feel better with the twist throttle since having my thumb wrapped around a grip always gives me more security. But.. The Thumb throttle works pretty well and I can see that in some applications it would be the choice for some. So.. I think I may start stocking them. They do work well. As for the BMP with Titan .. Well.. I must admit. The Titan Motor I am using was a customer Return motor. Customer complained about the idle or that the motor would just go dead for no reason. So.. I sent him a new one. So.. I have this one. I mounted it to the BMP, oiled it, gassed it, and rooooommm. Started right up. Took off with Titan and BMP.. After about 5 miles.. It stalled. I choked it.. It started.. Half Choked.. Rode it home.. Pulled the Slow jet and cleaned it out. Leveled the Motor, reinstalled the Slow Jet and o ring. Started right up.. and I took off for a Gas station. Just before I got to the gas station. Same thing.. Motor Died climbing the hill . I was puzzled. I pulled the fuel line off of the carb.. And fuel peed out at a slow rate, then a trickle, and then it stopped. I un screwed the Gas cap and... Wow!! A gusher !!! The Gas cap was not venting !! So.. I left the cap lose, rode home and pulled the cap off. I tried to blow through the little rubber cap with no joy. I could see where the pin hole in the rubber molded cap should be, but it was not all the way through. So I snipped it with a pair of dikes. And .. Problem solved. and so.. I was able to rack up at least 30 miles this evening! And what a joy !! The Titan is running superb !! Must be the cool temps and humidity. But this Titan is making power !! It must have been flying well over 30. This BMP kit is great !! I love the sprag pinch roller. Everything is tight !! Power is excellent !! The Quality of this BMP is really good. I am curious to see how long the rear tire will last, as well as the friction sprag roller. But I must say.. This is a really really good kit from BMP. Does anyone have one with a lot of miles? My first 30 miles have been a blast !! To have something this good that is so easy to install. It is pure joy !! It climbs well, and is really fast. And this Titan motor seems to be a super motor. I will hate selling this one once I am done testing. This Diamond Back Hybrid is also a superb bike. It has all the good stuff. It handles great and stops on a dime. I have been having a blast this evening. It is now almost 2am. I will go for another ride. I will get pictures tomorrow in the light so all can see. Titan XC with BMP. A superb setup for sure. I am lovin it !! Enjoy the ride..

bandito · #4 09-09-2009, 06:51 AM

Perfect example of the KISS principle! Nice clean install too, with say $180.00 for the motor and $130 for the install kit you've got a sweet setup. Personally I like the butterfly throttle because it lets me keep my wrist in comfortable position at all times vs having to twist my wrist and keep it in a downward position for a length of time.

motorbiker · #5 09-09-2009, 06:52 AM

Nice ! I think maybe the motors like being out there in the wind like that !

thatsdax · #6 09-09-2009, 12:58 PM

ok.. Here she is in daylight .. Looking good !! This is one great ride.. Install time only 2.5 hrs for rookies, 1 hr install for next time around. No kidding. Easy install is right ! Please do not drool on your PC. She is a beauty.. Yes she is fast !! Very fast !! Titan XC makes any bike fast. Total weight of bike and Kit is only around 55lbs. No kidding. Several cool features about this kit which includes ease of install and that is, you can raise and lower the mount via quick release lever. This will lift the Pinch roller off of the wheel and allow for True Bike Pedaling with no parasitic loss at all. I am using the 1.25 Sprag Pinch roller. This allows for Free Wheeling when letting off throttle. Very cool. And being that it is a 1.25 larger Dia, it makes more speed while retaining good power up the hills. Total Cost of this awesome system complete is only 350 bucks ! Do I see gloves on the seat? Yes.. You do.. That means.. I am off and riding !! Got to get my fix !! O yes !!!

motorbiker · #7 09-09-2009, 01:55 PM

That looks like the ticket !

Start off with a good bicycle that fits you and is fun and easy to ride with no motor.

Add the Titan with the friction drive and that may be the biggest bang for the buck in motorized bikes !

NEAT TIMES · #8 09-09-2009, 02:26 PM

Dax, Nice Thread. Do You Think His 1 1/2" Roller Would Work With The Titan? I Think I Wll Order One, And Use It With 1 Of The Titans I Bought From You. Ron .

thatsdax · #9 09-09-2009, 07:23 PM

hi.. I did not know about the 1.5 inch roller. I will have to check it out. The 1.5 incher would be for flat landers. but then again. I am 6000-9000 feet up. My Tests and gearing is high altitude with canyons and mountains. I can tell you, the 1.25 is what I am running, and for some of the bigger hills, a 1.5 would be too tall and cause excessive clutch wear. But for flats, it may be fine. I do like the 1.25 for around town. For pulling and canyon runs, the 1 would be the way to go. . O yes.. Enjoy the ride..

Buddy · #10 09-09-2009, 09:27 PM

That engine did have great power right off the bat, even before it was broken-in. I knew it was something with the venting because every time it stalled I'd open the cap and it would fire right up again. I thought about making a bigger hole in the rubber piece but didn't want to end up leaking fuel all over everything.