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Post by henri on Mar 2, 2016 14:22:37 GMT
remember seeing on banggood when it was mentioned on here a kit to turn a pushbike into a cycle motor .£160 i think for 85cc's of raw power ,full kit of throttle/tank/engine/chain an sprocket . as it sits between ya knees would think that engine would be slim . H
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Post by bikegrim on Mar 2, 2016 19:19:23 GMT
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Post by kev on Mar 2, 2016 19:22:42 GMT
Someone's had a busy day
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Post by dazzz on Mar 2, 2016 19:24:00 GMT
Would a gts engine fit ? You can see the toilet seat better in that picture what's under it ?
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Post by bikegrim on Mar 2, 2016 19:57:05 GMT
Looking at autos at the moment. Yes a gts motor might fit. I'm leaning that way for ease of use. Ready for the impending regulations on banning 2strokes I think that's is the way to go, a 1955 4 stroke auto, no tax, no mot...two fingers to the man!
A toilet is under the toilet seat
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Post by bikegrim on Mar 2, 2016 20:03:52 GMT
Someone's had a busy day Work was slow today...are you spying on me?
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Post by dazzz on Mar 2, 2016 20:22:54 GMT
The toilet seat would make an ideal beer fridge , an I reakon you'll need a few while pondering.
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Post by Juan on Mar 2, 2016 20:38:10 GMT
Maybe worth looking at ET4 motors, my lads one goes pretty well in standard trim. Might be a pain in the arse converting the wheel to 8" if you were to do that but the Dragster frontend, or whatever it is, you're showing on the PK Sprinter thread could be a good option for this one.
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Post by bikegrim on Mar 2, 2016 20:48:55 GMT
Yes Juan, the Peugeot Speedfight front end ( dicking about with it on the sprinter just for laughs) came with the project from Tom ( in fact 2 came with it) His idea. Needs modifications to clear the front cross member on the frame on the S57 though. But I do like the idea of using it. 12 inch wheels, better tyre choice. I don't intend to use the existing 8 inch wheels at all so keeping the ride height low will be a priority. I am definitely erring towards an auto here even though I have only ever ridden one in my life. I like the idea of a classic (??) look with a modern twist and go motor and electric start. No messing with pre mix etc. Got 4 other scooters for that so this is definitely going to be different, however it turns out. Seeing Frank Sanderson soon....
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Post by kev on Mar 2, 2016 21:05:05 GMT
Someone's had a busy day Work was slow today...are you spying on me? No ,I'm not spying , the days where I work on my scoot are never as productive et2/4 engines are cheap to buy , the et2 is two stroke and the et4 is four stroke , one point to note is the engines are quiet long in length , but looking at your frame , I think it's doable ,possibly a bit of fabrication too do .
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Post by bikegrim on Mar 4, 2016 20:35:41 GMT
Looks like it's a 2 stroke auto. Fuel injected four bangers present lots of issues with electrics
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Post by henri on Mar 5, 2016 10:02:37 GMT
also the injected/gt engines are very temperamental about the original air box being used .without it the sensors/fuel systems thrown right out of wack .an you'd have serious space issues fitting it on that . got a couple of zip 100/50cc engines at back of shed ,pre-leader type .been stood awhile ,i'm using them as jigs/patterns for a auto ld conversion i'm supposed to be doing for a mate .if ya want one to experiment with for postage you can have it . H
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Post by davet on Mar 5, 2016 22:35:00 GMT
What about a nice cr500 with a wicked short swingarm. I could help you with the soldering.
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Post by bikegrim on Mar 7, 2016 7:50:31 GMT
Do I want something that looks old school but I can just jump on and ride rather than a balls out thing ? the more I look at that 10 inch terror Vespa with the Husqvarna lump and wacky rear suspension it just makes me think I'm going down the easy route with a 2 stroke auto.
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Post by bikegrim on May 10, 2016 12:38:25 GMT
V5 now obtained. No MOT, no Insurance required, no tax. DVLA/ SGS inspected 10 days ago and the log book landed today. Great service that. All for £55!
Let the games begin
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Post by bikegrim on May 10, 2016 13:06:17 GMT
think I'll name it "Boaty McBoatface" being as that's been dropped or alternativley I could name it "Sir David Attenborough" just to be ironic
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Post by triffid on May 10, 2016 14:10:12 GMT
LOL. How about a wee trails engine?
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Post by dazzz on May 10, 2016 15:04:51 GMT
Have you decided on the engine yet ?
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Post by henri on May 10, 2016 15:28:12 GMT
boaty muck-boatface definitely it suits it ,an that was a nice touch gettin a v5 easily .let the games begin . H
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Post by cluelessfromkent on May 10, 2016 15:43:37 GMT
Promise me you'll put a roll of toilet paper below the head light..
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