I drove my motorized bike to work today and that was so boss.

I got a lot of looks from the locals.. "like wtf is that that he is riding? Is that a bicycle, doing 32mph?? *gawks* "

xD

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MethDozer · M

The 49cc or 66/80cc?

MougyWolf · 36-40, M

@MethDozer 66/80cc

MethDozer · M

@MougyWolf Nice. I put the bolt on sprocket with drumbrake hub on mine and put the reed valve and high compression head on the motor. I want to get the shift kit next.

MethDozer · M

@MougyWolf Mine does about 35 right now but is sprocketed for torque on hills and to take off from.a stop without any peddling.

MougyWolf · 36-40, M

@MethDozer Yeah. I am rather happy with my build, and I have since added a racing grade clutch, which improved it even more. It has the potential to have even more beans than it does, but honestly, I wouldn't feel safe going much faster, not without a more solid frame.. and at that point, might as well go with a motorcycle. Which I will, in time, but for now, this is the bees knees.

MethDozer · M

@MougyWolf They are a lot if fun to mod because it is so cheap. One thing I did do that I don't see anyone mention was I bolted block of lead I molded to the bottom of my frame to lower the center of mass a bit which did a lot for handling.

I worry about the rims and spokes more than the frame to be honest.