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Installing a motor on a BMX bike...
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 1:01 pm
by D-Roc
It looks fairly easy installing a motor on to a BMX bike. It's just cutting, mounting, welding, lining up, and wiring...right? I have everything to do this (BMX bike, tools, power tools). I just need a motor now. Which motor should I use that can fit a BMX bike, but have at least 3HP. I want to hit at least 15mph...Any ideas?
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 1:11 pm
by SpudStuff
watch where your legs are because a motor like that has no mercy
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 1:12 pm
by )DEMON(
old chain saw motor?,scooter moter?,electric mabey
*damb! you posted befor me!
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 1:17 pm
by D-Roc
SpudStuff wrote:watch where your legs are because a motor like that has no mercy
Yeh...I just like going fast...Should I go with a motor or stick with a HPV (human-powered vehicle)? Anyone know how to hit 20mph with a HPV?
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 1:19 pm
by Flinchy
i've never tried mounting a motor onto a bike... although i still think that it would be cool to make your own pulse jet engine and mount that on
. lol just kiddin.
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 1:24 pm
by )DEMON(
you could make it a bmx/moutain bike hybrid if you put some gears on it , then you could go fast.I go at least 50kph on my mountain bike sometimes
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 1:37 pm
by D-Roc
)DEMON( wrote:you could make it a bmx/moutain bike hybrid if you put some gears on it , then you could go fast.I go at least 50kph on my mountain bike sometimes
Lol, I've been scared of mountains ever since I crashed. I was mountain biking and I was going VERY fast because the mountain is pretty steep. I was too nervous to think so I hit the front break instead of the back break and I got tossed a couple feet.
But will a lawn mower motor be good?
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 2:56 pm
by )DEMON(
i would of paid money to see that happen.
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 3:30 pm
by spudmonkey
im w/ demon that would be worth money to see
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 5:59 pm
by sergeantspud2
A lawn mower engine on a bike?? That might make it kinda heavy.
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 6:50 pm
by jrrdw
If your really intent on doing this, i sagest a chainsaw engine. The lawnmower engine would have to hang off 1 side to far to be pratacable. With electric you would run out of cord. The pulse jet has allready been done. Thats as far as i'm going on this idea!
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 7:27 pm
by D-Roc
Pulse jet? What's that?
EDIT: I did some research and DAYUM! Thanks for suggesting that. I'm actually going to try this. Should I build one for my go-kart, BMX bike, or Hot Wheels car
?
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 2:05 am
by teledu
wot bmx do you have ?
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 9:41 am
by )DEMON(
hay,would it be a good idea to put a motor on a mountain bike,it has gears and stuff so it could be fun
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 5:30 pm
by D-Roc
teledu wrote:wot bmx do you have ?
I have a Diamondback.