How come we're not seeing motorized bicycles with motors like these?
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joabthebugman
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Re: How come we're not seeing MBs with motors like these?
I'm bettin it's because those engines start at $750
That one is $1800
I'm bettin it's because those engines start at $750
That one is $1800
biknut
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Re: How come we're not seeing MBs with motors like these?
That may be true, but I don't understand the reasoning. Why are people willing to spend big bucks on a cart motor that's about as practical as a third tit, but not willing to spend half as much on a motor bicycle motor that you could ride to work or shopping on if you so desired?
That may be true, but I don't understand the reasoning. Why are people willing to spend big bucks on a cart motor that's about as practical as a third tit, but not willing to spend half as much on a motor bicycle motor that you could ride to work or shopping on if you so desired?
joabthebugman
New Member
Re: How come we're not seeing MBs with motors like these?
I guess if someone were to build as high performance a bike as th karts these engines are designed to go in and there was the racing circuit for our bikes that was comparable to the karting circuit that these engines are designed to compete in it would b worth the effort and expense. Until then it way way exceeds the point of diminishing return.
It would be very hard to justify putting an $1800 engine on one of these bikes when a Morini would do everything that you could want one to do,
I guess if someone were to build as high performance a bike as th karts these engines are designed to go in and there was the racing circuit for our bikes that was comparable to the karting circuit that these engines are designed to compete in it would b worth the effort and expense. Until then it way way exceeds the point of diminishing return.
It would be very hard to justify putting an $1800 engine on one of these bikes when a Morini would do everything that you could want one to do,
Hammond Egger
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Re: How come we're not seeing MBs with motors like these?
"but not willing to spend half as much on a motor bicycle motor that you could ride to work or shopping on if you so desired?"
I ride my $139.00 China girl MB to work and shopping both on a daily basis.
"but not willing to spend half as much on a motor bicycle motor that you could ride to work or shopping on if you so desired?"
I ride my $139.00 China girl MB to work and shopping both on a daily basis.
cory151
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Re: How come we're not seeing MBs with motors like these?
Very true, I ride either of mine daily as long as its not raining. I find it is a great stress reliever.
Very true, I ride either of mine daily as long as its not raining. I find it is a great stress reliever.
Hammond Egger
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Re: How come we're not seeing MBs with motors like these?
I wouldn't be opposed to paying four or five hundred dollars for an better quality engine if it were available in a plug and play kit.
I wouldn't be opposed to paying four or five hundred dollars for an better quality engine if it were available in a plug and play kit.
biknut
Well-Known Member
Re: How come we're not seeing MBs with motors like these?
Same here. I just wonder if that day will ever come. I think it might if MBs keep gaining in popularity.
I'm just thinking out loud that if people are willing to spend close to 2 large for a stupid kart motor, then a few hundred for a high quality MB motor should be a no brainer.
Same here. I just wonder if that day will ever come. I think it might if MBs keep gaining in popularity.
I'm just thinking out loud that if people are willing to spend close to 2 large for a stupid kart motor, then a few hundred for a high quality MB motor should be a no brainer.
sportscarpat
Bonneville Bomber the Salt Flat record breaker
Re: How come we're not seeing MBs with motors like these?
You can plug a 9 1/2 hp Morini into one of my Racers and go play.
Pat
You can plug a 9 1/2 hp Morini into one of my Racers and go play.
Pat
biknut
Well-Known Member
Re: How come we're not seeing MBs with motors like these?
How much do they weigh?
How much do they weigh?
Goat Herder
Gutter Rider
biknut
Well-Known Member
Re: How come we're not seeing MBs with motors like these?
That seems pretty good doesn't it. With that much power everything better be HD or you could get killed fast.
The issue really isn't how much power. A China Girl already has plenty of power. Better durability is all that's really needed.
Yes and the neat part is Sportscarpet's bikes have righteous heavy duty everything. Not gonna find those at Wallyworld!
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That seems pretty good doesn't it. With that much power everything better be HD or you could get killed fast.
The issue really isn't how much power. A China Girl already has plenty of power. Better durability is all that's really needed.
Goat Herder
Gutter Rider
Re: How come we're not seeing MBs with motors like these?
Then give it less throttle
Then give it less throttle
biknut
Well-Known Member
Re: How come we're not seeing MBs with motors like these?
How bout buy a real motorcycle?
Then give it less throttle
How bout buy a real motorcycle?
Goat Herder
Gutter Rider
Re: How come we're not seeing MBs with motors like these?
I guess I just don't understand what you mean?
A motorcycle has to be registered and insured. These type of bikes are the last freedom left.
I guess I just don't understand what you mean?
biknut
Well-Known Member
Re: How come we're not seeing MBs with motors like these?
In most states if you get over a couple of hp that's going to be the case anyway isn't it?
A motorcycle has to be registered and insured. These type of bikes are the last freedom left.
In most states if you get over a couple of hp that's going to be the case anyway isn't it?
Goat Herder
Gutter Rider
Re: How come we're not seeing MBs with motors like these?
Yet anyway lol. I see what you mean now how ever the Comet Motor is a beast too!
Not in my state na na na
Yet anyway lol. I see what you mean now how ever the Comet Motor is a beast too!
biknut
Well-Known Member
Re: How come we're not seeing MBs with motors like these?
Yeah I was just using that motor to point out that there's high quality motors out there.
I don't really feel the need for much more power, but a high quality motor made with real metal that didn't cost too much would be OK.
My bicycle would need everything upgraded if it even had 1 more hp. It flys now for a flimsy 30 lb bicycle.
I know what you mean about the freedom aspect though. I feel it a more on my MB than on any of my motorcycles.
Not in my state na na na
Yeah I was just using that motor to point out that there's high quality motors out there.
I don't really feel the need for much more power, but a high quality motor made with real metal that didn't cost too much would be OK.
My bicycle would need everything upgraded if it even had 1 more hp. It flys now for a flimsy 30 lb bicycle.
I know what you mean about the freedom aspect though. I feel it a more on my MB than on any of my motorcycles.