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#1209795 - 08/06/08 07:54 PM
My motorized bike
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Registered: 11/19/07
Posts: 245
Loc: Mishawaka, IN
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#1209804 - 08/06/08 08:04 PM
Re: My motorized bike
[Re: TylerL]
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Registered: 05/26/03
Posts: 6219
Loc: Central Coast, Calif
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looks like fun The duct tape is a nice touch, it almost matches the aluminum 
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#1209815 - 08/06/08 08:11 PM
Re: My motorized bike
[Re: tom slick]
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Registered: 01/27/04
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Loc: Richmond, VA
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if ya can't duct it....$^#@ it.
How loud is that engine? I cant imagine it would be fun riding it for very long if it was as loud as a weedeater.
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#1209826 - 08/06/08 08:24 PM
Re: My motorized bike
[Re: TylerL]
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Registered: 11/19/07
Posts: 245
Loc: Mishawaka, IN
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#1209843 - 08/06/08 08:32 PM
Re: My motorized bike
[Re: TylerL]
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Registered: 10/28/02
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Loc: Duvall WA - Pacific NW USA
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#1209867 - 08/06/08 08:43 PM
Re: My motorized bike
[Re: TylerL]
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Registered: 11/19/07
Posts: 245
Loc: Mishawaka, IN
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It really isn't much louder than a scooter running full till. It's high pitched so the sound does not travel into people homes like loud motorcycles and cars do. My helmet helps with the noise. THH helment I've been on 3 hour rides before so it isn't that bad, and gloves help with the vibrations. Pablo, maybe I'll get you kit in the future, but not right now.
Edited by TylerL (08/06/08 08:47 PM)
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#1210632 - 08/07/08 08:55 PM
Re: My motorized bike
[Re: TylerL]
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Registered: 06/15/03
Posts: 8486
Loc: maine
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It really isn't much louder than a scooter running full till. It's high pitched so the sound does not travel into people homes like loud motorcycles and cars do. The heck it doesn't! 2-stroke is IMO a way more irritating pitch, kind of like a baby crying which evolution-wise we are not supposed to like. My bike #1Bike #2, which I bought new and sold shortly thereafter. A still pic of #2Incidentally what is that on the hot wheels speedo? A shift light? Does it work?
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#1212904 - 08/10/08 09:41 PM
Re: My motorized bike
[Re: eljefino]
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Registered: 11/19/07
Posts: 245
Loc: Mishawaka, IN
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Incidentally what is that on the hot wheels speedo? A shift light? Does it work?
It's a flashing speed indicator. When bicycle speed passes over 5 M/hr but below 10 M/hr, the LED light turns on for 3 seconds once. When bicycle speed reaches 10 M/hr or over, the LED light flashes for 3 seconds. That's straight from the manual, it's a kids speedo I guess. I got My Moon Dog last Friday, so I'll get that mounted up soon.
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#1213293 - 08/11/08 12:38 PM
Re: My motorized bike
[Re: Pablo]
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Registered: 11/29/06
Posts: 1174
Loc: United States
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#1219461 - 08/19/08 12:10 AM
Re: My motorized bike
[Re: Aldaris]
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Registered: 11/19/07
Posts: 245
Loc: Mishawaka, IN
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Motorized bike is no more, I stripped it of its motor. Now I have major motorbike withdrawal.
Today I painted the motor engine enamel aluminum to make it easier to clean and improve appearance. I also brought my new 33 tooth sprocket to a machinist friend. 42 mph here I come. I'm also hoping for better fuel economy with the new sprocket, maybe around 175mpg.
Using a 2500 pound car to haul around a 130 pound person just doesn't feel right when I know I could be getting 140 mpg with a 60 pound bike.
Ride safe and watch out for cagers.
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#1243303 - 09/25/08 03:11 PM
Re: My motorized bike
[Re: TylerL]
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Registered: 11/19/07
Posts: 245
Loc: Mishawaka, IN
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Ordered the Moon Dog on Ebay for 107.50 and when the bike arrived it looked like Fedex ran it over, but everything was still their. First thing I did was take off the fenders and trade the whitewall tires for Kenda Kross tires, these have a smooth center and knobby sides. (The front fender mount broke after 40 miles of wet weather use, it could have been really bad but it wasn't.) Second I added the rack, speedometer and figured out the best way to mount the motor. Third, Got the new 33 tooth rear sprocket back from machining and put everything together. I was able to Hit 41 mph with a tail wind on level road and 38 mph riding superman style. I only had one serious problem. It was when the tensioner loosen, causing the chain to bunch up around the output sprocket and catch on housing near the sprocket. This made the back wheel lock up, and trashed the spokes. I was able to rebuild the wheel myself with the help of $25 worth of DT Swiss stainless steel spokes. Also repacked rear bearings while I had the cassette off. I'm using Valvoline snowmobile oil at 28:1. It's only $3 a quart a the local gas station. I looked for Citgo air cooled oil because it is JASO FC certified, but could not locate any. Fedex just surprised my with a $100 check, It must have been the delivery guy who got me that because of how he marked it on his computer. I do ride to class when I can. It's about 7 miles one-way. Vibrations aren't bad at all, full throttle all day, no problem.     [IMG]http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii122/tylerlough  
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#1243323 - 09/25/08 03:34 PM
Re: My motorized bike
[Re: TylerL]
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Registered: 01/21/05
Posts: 3518
Loc: Charlotte, NC
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Nice job Tyler. Like your tail light. Does the turn signals work?
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#1243537 - 09/25/08 09:40 PM
Re: My motorized bike
[Re: Oldmoparguy1]
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Registered: 11/19/07
Posts: 245
Loc: Mishawaka, IN
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Thanks youngmoparguy
The tail light has working turn signals, a brake light and a light for a night. It was $10 on ebay and is made for the Chinese market. I broke the mount for it today when my school bag hit it. I'm still working on the mounting it because I want it attached to the back of the rack but the wire that runs to the control box mounted on the handle bars isn't long enough. The solution will most likely involve zip ties and wire splicing.
I'll also add a bright taillight for my night adventures.
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#1244888 - 09/27/08 08:59 PM
Re: My motorized bike
[Re: TylerL]
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Registered: 01/21/05
Posts: 3518
Loc: Charlotte, NC
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Looks like a fun and practical project. Please keep us posted.
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