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skyl4rk · 08-26-2010, 04:19 PM

If at all possible use a bike with full suspension, front and rear.

If you want a chance at hitting 50mph, get the shifter kit and expansion chamber from:

Sick Bike Parts LLC - Performance parts for your motorized bicycle

Those motors are fun but they are frustrating and need constant maintenance. I had one like that and now have a Dax Titan 50cc four cycle on a cruiser bike. I would like to move my Titan to a stretch limo bike with some upgrades to the drivetrain and a full coroplast fairing.

I find 30mph to be somewhat frightening and usually keep it down to about 20mph. However I am driving in town, not on open roads. Be aware that bicycles tend to shed nuts bolts and parts quite readily when ridden at high speeds with a vibrating motor.

You should be able to do much better than 100mpg. I think the time I measured a tank I got 120mpg (with the Titan four stroke).

Using the Sick shifter kit is important because then your bike can freewheel coast. I don't have that kit and my drivetrain causes a lot of drag, its like having the brakes on if the throttle is not on. With a good freewheel, some pedal assist and EOC I bet I could get 200mpg.

08-26-2010, 04:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
skyl4rk Coasting Down the Peak Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: M I C H I G A N Posts: 514 Toyauto Pickup - '94 Toyota Pickup 2WD 90 day: 36.32 mpg (US) Versa Base - '09 Versa Sedan 1.6 Base Team Nissan 90 day: 41.69 mpg (US) Thanks: 27 Thanked 42 Times in 35 Posts	If at all possible use a bike with full suspension, front and rear. If you want a chance at hitting 50mph, get the shifter kit and expansion chamber from: Sick Bike Parts LLC - Performance parts for your motorized bicycle Those motors are fun but they are frustrating and need constant maintenance. I had one like that and now have a Dax Titan 50cc four cycle on a cruiser bike. I would like to move my Titan to a stretch limo bike with some upgrades to the drivetrain and a full coroplast fairing. I find 30mph to be somewhat frightening and usually keep it down to about 20mph. However I am driving in town, not on open roads. Be aware that bicycles tend to shed nuts bolts and parts quite readily when ridden at high speeds with a vibrating motor. You should be able to do much better than 100mpg. I think the time I measured a tank I got 120mpg (with the Titan four stroke). Using the Sick shifter kit is important because then your bike can freewheel coast. I don't have that kit and my drivetrain causes a lot of drag, its like having the brakes on if the throttle is not on. With a good freewheel, some pedal assist and EOC I bet I could get 200mpg. __________________ Nissan Versa Aeromods