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anybody got a dirtbike/small motorcycly engine? - north_shore_racer - 11-20-2006
i have a semi crazy idea, and it needs a small dirtbike or motorcycle engine, looking to get one for pretty cheap, i was wondering and ay of you guys knew anyone that might have one for sale, or know where i could get one.
lets just say im thinking about a gas powered powerwheels. as a budget winter project...possibly a powerwheels drifter. (if i can get enough power to the rear end.)
just for fun. figured id ask.
maybe a go kart engine if someone has one of those, but i was thinking itd be easier to get a dirtbike/motorcycle engine, a small one. maybe a really small kids size quad or dirtbike engine.
any ideas are appreciated.
anybody got a dirtbike/small motorcycly engine? - Czech-it-Out Graphics - 11-20-2006
lawn mower motor would prolly e easiest
anybody got a dirtbike/small motorcycly engine? - squirrel - 11-20-2006
I got a 49cc pocket bike that I'd let go of for $150. Motor runs perfect Got upgraded exhaust and carb but the carb isn't on it. Does about 35 with my 165 pound azz on it so it could probably move a powerwheels. Comes complete(entire bike in 1 piece) although the wiring for the motor could use a little fixing up. Traded for it about a year ago and rode it about 4 times since then because I have been trying to fix the wiring and I got it running and just haven't used it. Lmk willing to trade to.
anybody got a dirtbike/small motorcycly engine? - Racin' Ranger1 - 11-21-2006
just hook a 12v car batt up tp it
anybody got a dirtbike/small motorcycly engine? - FreeRideFrosty - 11-21-2006
Czech-it-Out Graphics Wrote:lawn mower motor would prolly e easiest
Not at all.... lawnmowers are vertical shaft motors and what would be easiest for him would be a horizontal shaft. Saves a lot of problems when you can run a straight chain drive.
anybody got a dirtbike/small motorcycly engine? - north_shore_racer - 11-21-2006
yea, thats exactly why im staying away from the lawnmower, everyone says lawnmower but they clearly dont know anything, a snowblower would probably be easier.
squirrel- can you get me some specs/pics on the motor and the rest of the bike to [email protected] ? very interested. need anything in a trade? lmk. otherwise VERY interested and if i can come up with 150 bucks id buy it. i just gotta get a bit mroe info on it. should be a go if i can get the money.
Thanks
John
anybody got a dirtbike/small motorcycly engine? - Racin' Ranger1 - 11-21-2006
there is a such thing as a horizontal shaft lawnmower motor its what i had on my mini bike
anybody got a dirtbike/small motorcycly engine? - squirrel - 11-21-2006
heres the original trade thread http://www.chitownrc.com/showthread.php?t=1387&highlight=49cc+pocket+bike
I'll try and get you more on it when I get home from work.
anybody got a dirtbike/small motorcycly engine? - 7THGENDMAN - 11-21-2006
http://www.minipocketrockets.com/mini-bike-parts/index2.htm
You can buy the complete engine for $100 here!!
anybody got a dirtbike/small motorcycly engine? - Tex - 11-21-2006
good luck with the gears on the powerwheels holding up, people were having problems with them when over powering them...
Unless your making steel gears and a steel gearbox
anybody got a dirtbike/small motorcycly engine? - north_shore_racer - 11-21-2006
yea im probably gonna try and find a cheaper stronger axle, just do a spur on the shaft with a chain. i dont think it will be that hard but its all an idea.
anybody got a dirtbike/small motorcycly engine? - Meatwad - 11-21-2006
check out the mamba max 4600 powered powerwheels escalde on youtube
anybody got a dirtbike/small motorcycly engine? - north_shore_racer - 11-21-2006
yea i saw it on BYT, pretty sweet, but i dont have like 600 just for electronics.