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11-15-2008, 11:44 AM
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Motorized Bicycle Newbie
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 18
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Hello from the UK
Hi everyone,
I've not got my motorized bike yet and i'm still in the planning stages. Hoping to have one completed by xmas though to use as my daily commute (20 miles) and for a bit of fun on the weekends.
I live in Warrington, UK and from what i can see, engine options are pretty limited over here unless i import. There's 2 uk companies that sell chinese kits on ebay for around £200 for an 80 (69.7)cc.
Anyone else from the uk or can anyone else recomend an engine for my first conversion?
Bike wise, i'll be using my old Apollo XC26 mountain bike as it has the perfect frame dimensions for one of these chinese kits.
Gav
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11-15-2008, 01:36 PM
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Motorized Bicycle Senior Technologist
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Asia
Posts: 411
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Re: Hello from the UK
welcome to the forum, Evo...been to UK in Staines and Egham...don't know any chengine dealers in UK, but you have a lot of bicycle parts there that are hard to find. I think it would be easier for you to get the Morini engine which I believe is more reliable and more powerful, but I think more expensive, but would be worth it. It does'nt come as a kit. You'll have to fabricate your own engine mounts, muffler, fuel tank, throttle, etc. You can use some Goped parts for this. I would have bought a Morini if the seller would ship to Asia, but maybe next time...
BTW, got any picture of that frame... I'm also looking for a good frame...Aluminum frames are not advisable for these chengines...Steel, Cromoly, or Titanium are ideal.
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Last edited by Technocyclist; 11-15-2008 at 01:39 PM.
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11-15-2008, 02:14 PM
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Godfather of Motorized Bicycles
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Ashtabula county, Ohio
Posts: 10,003
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Re: Hello from the UK
Welcome!
I could be wrong but 200 pounds seems a bit high. Here we pay 100-250 dollars for the chinese kits.
I would talk to the vendors and get the best price and warranty you can.
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11-15-2008, 03:31 PM
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Super Moderator
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 8,973
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Re: Hello from the UK
Welcome to the forum 
UK vendor..... TigerToothBikes.com
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11-15-2008, 07:19 PM
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Motorized Bicycle Elite Member
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Essex, UK
Posts: 291
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Re: Hello from the UK
I wouldnt bother... unless you SVA/Register/Insure.. these bikes are illegal in the UK. Theres so many stupid rules its just not worth the time and trouble.
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11-15-2008, 07:44 PM
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Super Moderator
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Sunshine State
Posts: 1,131
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Re: Hello from the UK
Welcome to the forum.
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11-15-2008, 07:57 PM
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Custom MB Buiilder
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 1,237
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Re: Hello from the UK
A Hearty hello, from Texas, usa. Welcome to a wonderful place to learn about motorbicycles. Glad your here.
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11-15-2008, 08:00 PM
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Motorized Bicycle Elite Member
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 212
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Re: Hello from the UK
Can you tell me the email address for a motori(s)ed bike club in England? I joined one there once and it was fun, but lost it. KW
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11-15-2008, 08:14 PM
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Custom MB Buiilder
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 1,237
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Re: Hello from the UK
You can get info from the web. An email address is included on thier site, most of the time. Google, motorized bike clubs/UK
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Last edited by Saddletramp1200; 11-15-2008 at 08:17 PM.
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11-15-2008, 08:32 PM
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Motorized Bicycle Elite Member
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 212
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Re: Hello from the UK
I have run out of places to look. I have tried British motorized bicycle club. and like such with no luck
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