Total Beginner

[Kone04]

Hi all. I literally just got into this maybe a couple weeks ago and want to build by own motorized bike. I've heard that a weed whacker engine would work best, is this true? If so, is there a resource to show me how to install it? If not, what's the best option?

 

[Greg58]

Welcome to the forum, a Do It Yourself would not be the easiest build, buying a kit would be. Depending on where you buy the kit the cost would be between $100-$200 for everything needed except the bike. All the instructions for a kit can be found here on the forum.

 

[Kone04]

Thanks! I have read up on kits but they are just out of my budget so I need to make it as cheap as possible.

 

[Greg58]

By the time you buy sprocket, chain and hardware to build it you will be half way to the price of a eBay kit. Here's a example.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Stroke-8...123772&hash=item48c364b736:g:j5wAAOSwDXxcfeeb

 

[Greg58]

Here's a 50cc kit. Actually 48cc but is advertised as 50cc.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorized-...738136?hash=item54617b8658:g:7ygAAOSw4fZbcPMz

 

[Kone04]

Thanks man! I will probably end up using that

 

[wheelbender6]

Best to use a kit on your first build. Far fewer problems to solve.