First Bike Build

[Dwight Pierce]

I an going to build a four stroke in a v frame and I'm ready to buy the kit. I like the grubee tbelt drive. Any thing I need to know before I make the final decision and buy the kit. Is the t drive the best. I have to have a centrifugal clutch or torque converter. I tend to like the torque converter best if some one can give me a little guidance.

Thanks,
Dwight

 

[Dan]

Hello Dwight, welcome.

Lots of information on your question.

http://www.google.com/cse?cx=partne...=#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=torque converter&gsc.page=1

http://motorbicycling.com/forumdisplay.php?f=37

Ride safe!

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

Here are important questions to consider when building for yourself or others:

1) What is the predominant riding terrain?
2) What type of physique does the primary rider have?
3) What will the rider's local laws allow and require them to have?
(Lookup and personally read these laws.)
4) What kind of bike is being motorized?
5) What is the bike to be used for?
6) How much of a budget is to be used for the build?

Seek the answers to these questions in order to get the most out of the bike you're building. We're here to help with any questions you may have. Good luck with your build.

 

[Dwight Pierce]

Hi Jerry,
I am 228 lbs and plan to use the bike for running to the store and riding to and from work when the weather is nice in Warrior, AL. I am not in very good fit condition. The terrain is moderate rolling hills. I would like to take the bike on some ventures up to 100 Miles round trip. Right now I have a huffy Big Daddy but I am considering getting a bike with shiftable gears so I can install a motor with jack shaft and still use the gearing. I have about 800 to spend on this project. Any input from you would be greatly appreciated. So far I think what i need is four stroke with jackshaft,centifugal clutch and pull start. I have looked at friction drive. Also I have considered 2 stroke but I'm concerned with longevity out of the two stroke and friction drive.