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TakeiT

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I'm thinking of getting a 49cc 4 stroke to replace my 2 stroke, as the 2 stroke needs a new clutch, muffler gasket, and a few other things (Yes, I could replace those easily enough, but I kinda want a 4 stroke) Also, the law prohibits hand operated clutches. So, has anyone replaced the stock shroud with something prettier, or more motorcycle like? I can't bare put something like that on my bike. Also, is it possible to fit an electric start on one?

I'm talking about the basic 49cc kit on a lot of websites
 
On a bicycle, a lot of motorbikers remove the shroud. You can paint the shroud another color and some people just trim the shroud to make it smaller.
 
You won't find a 49cc 4-stroke with electric start on it. I've got a 160cc Honda with electric start.....it's awesome.
 
scotto- said:
You won't find a 49cc 4-stroke with electric start on it. I've got a 160cc Honda with electric start.....it's awesome.
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Well no, but i'm sure I could figure something out. I have access to a 3 speed 110cc with electric start, light hookups etc. but the law says if its more than 50cc its a motorcycle
 
Trey said:
Well, here's a couple examples of 4-bangers that might help;

http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=57089

http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=45813

Better pics of the second one
http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=48562
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Okay perfect, i'd probably do something like that. Is there really a huge benefit to the 4 strokes over the 2 strokes? Because they are quite a bit more, and my 2 stroke has never failed me, even on its 60km journey up north. I have a 4L gas tank on it that I fill at the pump, I just keep a thing of oil on my at all times
 
TakeiT- Well, 4-bangers are awesome. They're four stroke internal combustion engines, I mean... ;) It's my preferred powerplant, but I'm really only an msrfan wannabe. Check out the Briggs builds.
Truth be told, for others I've only built four 4 strokes as compared to five 2 strokes. Price? Time? Who know's why that's what they wanted- but they did.
There are alot of things that you have to weigh out, but if that 2-smoke is performing well, and you've been happy with any repair processes you may have gone through, why switch?
 
Well are they built any better? IE the bearings, coils etc. I've had no problems but i'm thinking of using it for my 20k trek to school every day, I don't need to be in the middle of the main road in rush hour not close to anything, screwed
 
That's a big question. It may be safe to say that the average 4 stroke engine is more dependable than the average 2 stroke engine, over the long run.
There are folks here that get great performance out of each.
Here's a thread that got me searching MB.COM about this very thing;

http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=7406

Hope this helps.
 
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