Hello from Northern California

[KevXR]

Hi,

Yea, I'm an old guy in his early 50's. I spent my youth skiing moguls and riding bicycles. Now, I work too much and ride motorcycles when I have the time.

I've been thinking about adding a motor to a bike ever since I saw one going down the street. Now, I want to build a motorized "rail bike".

Muffler for a 2-stroke
I have a 32cc 2-stroke motor. It really runs strong, but the weed wacker part broke in half. OK, I have a donor, but it is loud! Any aftermarket mufflers or ways to quiet down a 2-stroke?

Mount
BMP kit looks like one of the better kits and a good value.
Any others I should look at?

Rail bikes
OK, this pushed me to the point of action. I want to build one and I read all about on on this forum. If you know of other examples, please post the link.

Thank you,

Kevin

 

[Dan]

Hello Kevin, welcome

 

[Goat Herder]

Welcome to the forum. As for links the best place I would say to prolly start would be Here I think. DIY Home Built Motorized Bicycle (non kit) - Motorized Bicycle: Engine Kit Forum There is good stuff all over this forum. Looking forward to you builds!

 

[KevXR]

I think I'll buy a friction drive from either BMP or Staton. It's a coin toss now. I like the extra roller from BMP, Station has some good points too. The cost is very close.

Next is the exhaust. 2-strokes can be made very quiet, but I need to keep the package small and inexpensive.

Thanks!

Kevin

 

[ezdoesit]

Welcome to the Forum Kevin.