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Old 11-21-2009, 11:15 PM   #10 (permalink)
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I have to check the bike... I'm not really sure at this point if it's a 125 or not, it may be a 90. Whichever it is, I'll do what I can with it. I don't mind if it can't reliably get on the highway, but I'd like to have it able to, at least, and be able to do 55-60 carrying light cargo, like groceries or materials for a new project.

I'm thinking that I might give up the partial human powered part, though... Logistically, it's going to be difficult to package something into the already small chassis that's showing up in my head. I may look into a small DC motor and capacitor that will get me moving, to be used only after braking, but that's probably not a viable option either.

I have decided that I won't bother with electric start, though, since the motor is so small, I can use the kick starter with my hand, given the proper leverage.
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