The two are opposites.I'm not sure about the gearing in the engine itself, but I want it to end with decent low end torque and not need to be high rpms just to maintain 30-35mph
Without gears you can't have both.
The two are opposites.I'm not sure about the gearing in the engine itself, but I want it to end with decent low end torque and not need to be high rpms just to maintain 30-35mph
Boxcar, That's AWESOME! I love the availability of parts for them!Just picked up the same engine.
Came in a mini chopper that was drop'd by the shop.
I will be grafting it into a Specialized Hard rock.
Thanks for the insparation.....
I'm alright with that, I just hope I make a good example.I'm waiting for you to finish .
That way all the hard work will be done.
I'm a plagiarist......
I really like that idea! I may just go with a belt. I wouldn't mind having a bit of sound deadened.Don't know if there are any applicable ideas here but heres a link to a clone build. This was converted to a single speed by juggling gears in the damaged trans. The key feature is the belt primary drive. MUCH smoother than the double chain drive on the first similar bike I built. The advantage to these little engines is the rpms they will rev to. In excess of 9k, making a single speed feasible. Even with a ratio low enough to pull from stop the top speed is right around 40 if wound to the max. Here is a pic of the bike years later, grazing in the back of the garage. Its one of my few keepers. http://motorbicycling.com/showpost.php?p=397092&postcount=90
Don't worry, KC. I'm all about that gasLooking good.
Don't forget the filler tube and petcock outlet, it's all gravity feed.