If I didn't have 16 projects on the go I would be keen. Pretty sharp price.
debulebule,
May 21, 9:03am
I had the same thought. Haha. Might have to bite the bullet and just do it.
tony9,
May 21, 9:15am
As it is over 49cc does that mean it would need to be certified, vinned and woffed?
debulebule,
May 21, 9:29am
If being used on public roads, yes. You can get a 200w petrol version which limits the speed to about 25/30kph. Even with the 66cc version, I assume you would be fine if it wasn't running. Though, with almost no engine markings, how are they going to tell it's over 200w? I don't think cops have mini dynos in their cars. Haha
Would be interesting to hear from someone who already has one.
tamarillo,
May 21, 9:39am
Yes, it is no longer a moped. If you got a ticket you're going to have to prove its under 49cc. And even then you must have a helmet and sorry but you'd look a complete dick on a bike with a helmet. IMO.
You are only exempt with electric assistance under 300watts. There is a black hole and one day our authorities will decide to toughen up and these things will all be on TM for $1 reserve.
purple666,
May 21, 9:45am
A guy I know has built one, done a fine job and looks almost factory and very sharp if you were into such things. I doubt that he is bothered by the legalities of it.
kazbanz,
May 21, 10:10am
I'm looking at it as the perfect power plant for a kids go kart.
sr2,
May 21, 10:13am
LOL, interesting attitude.
Reminds me of a funeral I attended a while back where a group of motorcyclists accompanied the hearse while not wearing their helmets "out of respect" for the person who had died.
The idea that risking head injury to avoid looking like a "dick" or as a mark of respect is anything other than ignorant behaviour leaves me shaking my head in disbelief.
I've got one of those kits sitting in the shed. Bought a bike with it on. Wanted the bike more than the motor as it was an old 'retro' cruiser style. Paid $100 for the lot, rebuilt and painted bike and sold for $400.
kevymtnz,
May 21, 11:07am
overpriced
debulebule,
May 21, 11:10am
Come on then Kevy, don't hold out. Where are they cheaper?
daryl14,
May 21, 1:56pm
2 stroke. Stuff that. I'm in the market for a wee go kart or dirt bike project for my boy about to turn 10. But you seem to have to spend over $600 just for a homebuilt piece of non running crap.
richardmayes,
May 21, 2:05pm
Well it certainly LOOKS small, insubstantial and gutless compared to the sort of machinery many 49cc mopeds are packing. if a cop pulled one up for anything surely it would be for the general dodginess of the installation, rather than for appearing to be over the 49cc limit?
Price seems too good to be true, I wonder how many hours of running time can be expected?
trogedon,
May 21, 2:12pm
I rode a Specialized E bike the other night (the $5k one not the $7k one) that my bike mechanic had. Brilliant. It power assists up to 40kph so there I was doing 40 + kph up a hill that I would normally be able to pedal (and I'm a fit rider) up at say 23kph max.
daryl14,
May 21, 3:09pm
A friend of mine imported a bunch of cheap chinese engines for polytech students to make wee drift trikes with. Those engines did not last very long. Theyre the same sort of crap you get in the pit bikes and stuff.
motorboy2011,
May 22, 5:09am
ANY size petrol powered bike now needs reg, and have lights, indicators and horn. Any electric over 300w requires reg. Plenty of sellers on here selling these and pretending they don't know the law.
debulebule,
May 22, 6:47am
I've been reading online and these engines are a crapshoot. Definitely worth the fun if you can afford it. But they aren't necessarily going to last for years. In the case that you get it running well, it should last a few thousand kms.
For those building go karts, use the ATV 110cc engines on here. 4 stroke, 3 speed + reverse. They do the trick well.
Erm, you've taken me wrong there so guess I worded that badly. I never ever ride without my full safety gear. Therefore I wouldn't want a bicycle that I had to use a helmet with. My comment was to deter from idea of motorised bicycle not from using helmets.
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