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04-05-2009, 10:18 PM
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New to Motorized bicycles and look for some information on getting started
i've been look for around the net and found some information on bikes and was wondering whats the best bike for someone new to motorized bicycles.
I found some cool bikes on Spooky Tooth cycles website.
Gots some questions on what kinds of engine i should get and mantinance.
Any help will be cool
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04-05-2009, 11:40 PM
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Angry Old Fart
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Re: New to Motorized bicycles and look for some information on getting started
There's a lot of good info on types of bikes here, you just hafta plow thru the threads with appropriate titles that relate to various bikes.
Welcome to the site!
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04-06-2009, 01:16 PM
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Re: New to Motorized bicycles and look for some information on getting started
make sure your bike has plenty of room for a engine and fuel tank.
you might want one with a normal size frame poles.
a 26" full size normal frame are best.
plus you need clearance for muffler and intake with filter.
if you get a dual start engine,they are wider and you have to move the engine a lot higher or get new wide peddal cranks.cruiser tires and fenders are nice.
for a engine,you can start with a 48cc.
some bikes with coaster brakes might need modifing of the inner metal sprocket hole or dust boot.
Last edited by Cabinfever1977; 05-19-2009 at 10:33 PM.
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04-06-2009, 02:14 PM
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Motorized Bicycle Newbie
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Re: New to Motorized bicycles and look for some information on getting started
i found a micargi stealth beach crusier with an 26'' frame and been looking at engines at gasbike.net
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04-06-2009, 03:19 PM
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Re: New to Motorized bicycles and look for some information on getting started
If you go with one of the site sponsors you are going to get good service and respect with any issues. With your choice of bikes, you had better do some reading on that rear wheel and what others have done. The price is good over at gasbike so I can see your point.
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04-06-2009, 03:27 PM
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Re: New to Motorized bicycles and look for some information on getting started
ive got a good kit from gasbike.net,but a good kit is nothing without a good bike to put it on,do some research before picking a bike.
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04-07-2009, 10:21 PM
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Re: New to Motorized bicycles and look for some information on getting started
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Originally Posted by MFC7548
i found a micargi stealth beach crusier with an 26'' frame and been looking at engines at gasbike.net
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You might want to read some of the information found here regarding the Micargi Brand. There have been reports of frames cracking, overall poor quality and bad customer support from the manufacturer. Here is some of the info. http://motorbicycling.com/f3/micargi-good-bad-6137.html
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04-08-2009, 12:49 AM
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Motorized Bicycle Newbie
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Re: New to Motorized bicycles and look for some information on getting started
cool thanks do you have any recomendation on a good cruiser bike at a good price
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04-08-2009, 03:02 AM
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Re: New to Motorized bicycles and look for some information on getting started
Beach Cruisers You Can Get Just About Anywhere. I Was Looking At Some In Walmart, That Were A Decent Price. The Motor Kit Goes On Some Of Those Pretty Easy. Depends What You Want To Do, Off Road,speed,show, Or Point A To B.
Da Choice Is Yours Eh...welcome To The Forum!
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04-08-2009, 07:48 AM
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Angry Old Fart
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Re: New to Motorized bicycles and look for some information on getting started
I didn't want to "steer" you 548, but, I've been eying the Worksman brand bikes. Tough and made in the USA. Not cheap.
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