A while back I saw a guy who had actually done this;he was fueling up at a gas station.I imagine it's much the same as making a motorized go-cart but I don't know how to do that either.If you know of a starter site that would be awesome.Thanks!Joe
2007-06-14 09:41:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A regular lawnmower engine is going to be bulky as mention above, you may want to consider a Weedeater and you can buy a new weedeater for $80 and rob the new engine.
I remember when there were these Mini-Bikes, sort of a small motorcycle for kids and it used a Horizontal lawnmower engine. Many people would build their own with the help of a person with a welder.
http://www.john-wiseman.com/miscellaneous/minibike1.jpg
I found some links, but, not great. I think looking at pictures and such will help give you ideas.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorized_bicycle
http://www.biketomopedkit.com/
I want to make an electric using a small starter motor, but, I looking at Battery Bulk. I can try a Riding Lawnmower Battery, but, I not sure how long it go before needing a recharge.
I hope the answer above has some good links for you. Good luck and enjoy your project.
2007-06-14 09:58:53 · answer #1 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lawn mower engine will give that bike a lot of power! A weed wacker engine will be ok but a small 3.5 hp lawnmower engine would be awesome. Hell even a 5 would be kicken.
2007-06-14 09:48:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lawn mower may be too big...
I would go for a weed whacker motor.
You need some type of centrafugal clutch and a chain sprocket on the motor.
Also some means of welding.
2007-06-14 09:44:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
do some research before you build. the site below will show many different vehicles and motorized bicycles. enjoy.
2007-06-14 18:27:30 · answer #4 · answered by keyway51 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋