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I used to have one of those! I built it using a cheap 49cc conversion kit. Honestly I'm not sure it was purely better: I had to pedal a bit before engaging the
by allo37 5y ago
I used to have one of those! I built it using a cheap 49cc conversion kit.
Honestly I'm not sure it was purely better: I had to pedal a bit before engaging the clutch to not stall the motor. It also became hard to breathe when stopped because of the fumes from the engine idling.
Was kinda fun to ride around though, but they outlawed them here. Guess other bike path users don't like smelling burnt oil...
- wikidani 5y agoHi! I have a small 49cc kit too and never had an issue with fumes? Perhaps your oil mix is wrong? The one on the manual is way worse than using 40:1, perhaps you could try it if you get a chance. About the clutch issue, it sounds like you need some to make some changes to the flower nut maybe? I can start my bike without pedalling if I kick the floor to get some momentum.
- allo37 5y agoThey keyword there is "get some momentum"...it may not take much but definitely not as good as an electric motor that gives you full torque from 0. I actually managed to get it going from a dead stop by easing in the clutch and giving it a bit of gas but it smelled like burnt clutch afterwards :)