I will have a GHX50 in a 49cc world, help!

[DragonSlayer]

In Arizona we have a limit of 49cc for our engine assisted bikes. So the GXH50 is a prime canidate for some unwanted attention by the local law.

All of the Hondas I have owned in my life (about 7) have a displacement smaller than what is indicated in there model name.

I figure I can remove the model decal from the engine and let the officer go by the indicated cubic centimeters if it says it’s less than 49cc.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me what cubic displacement is indicated on the cylinder of the GXH50.

 

[Dave31]

In AZ we have a 48cc limit....

For the purposes of this section, "motorized electric or gas powered bicycle or tricycle" means a bicycle or tricycle that is equipped with a helper motor that has a maximum piston displacement of forty-eight cubic centimeters or less, that may also be self-propelled and that is operated at speeds of less than twenty miles per hour.

 

[The_Aleman]

The GXH50's actual displacement is 49.4CC (41.8MM bore * 36MM stroke).

 

[BE-tech]

Son, now your 1.4 cc's over the legal limit, I'm going to have to ask you to put the kick stand down and step to the rear of the bike.... I really doubt it would be a problem, unless the cop is having a bad day AND he was a jerk to begin with. In that case my reply would be 'I changed the stroke slightly to make it legal so it is actually 47.9cc, you'll have to disassemble my motor and measure the bore and stroke.... if you do all that and find it over 48cc's then you can give me the ticket... after you rebuild my motor.'

 

[wayne z]

Just get a sticker made that reads "48cc"

 

[Ibedayank]

ngine Type Air-cooled 4-stroke OHV
Bore x Stroke 41.8 X 36 mm
Displacement 49.4 cm3
Net Power Output* 2.1 HP (1.6 kW) @ 7,000 rpm
Net Torque 2.0 lb-ft (2.7 Nm) @ 4,500 rpm
PTO Shaft Rotation Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Compression Ratio 8.0:1
http://engines.honda.com/models/model-detail/gxh50

 

[Velodrome]

I know a AZ fella went to PetSmart and had a plain round brass dog tag made up that says "48cc" peeled the sticker off the 99cc Predator motor and stuck the tag on...

 

[azbill]

I think I know that guy

 

[happyvalley]

Not good advising changing engine data is it, especially on a public forum.

 

[wheelbender6]

You can get a stamp kit from harbor freight (you hammer the stamp into metal). Stamp 45cc into your engine cover.

 

[wayne z]

I know a AZ fella went to PetSmart and had a plain round brass dog tag made up that says "48cc" peeled the sticker off the 99cc Predator motor and stuck the tag on...

Here's how I modified mine. A member here had a batch made a while back. Check with sign companies. They can make these pretty cheaply.