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Jan 15, 2009. 12:51 PMdanny3xd
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Very cool. I am going to build one! Cheapest 4 stroke engine I can find. Already have an old wheel chair
( http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=97964 )
Thanks Mac Dady!
( http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=97964 )
Thanks Mac Dady!
Jul 15, 2008. 2:49 PMmacdadyabc (author)
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some website called pocketbikes.com or minibikes.com or something like that
Sep 28, 2008. 9:17 AMmacdadyabc (author)
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about 48 mph, yes. i really hope you weren't serious with nos kit question.
Sep 29, 2008. 2:47 AMSKINZ
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is the engine board out? the ones in england do bout 30mph till you start messing with the engine ive got one nearly ready for nos im hopeing to get bout 70mph out of it ive heard people can get 90mph out of them, ps good instructable
Oct 3, 2008. 6:19 AMmacdadyabc (author)
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no ,its not bored out, it was just running good until it exploded.
Jul 7, 2008. 12:57 PMmacdadyabc (author)
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someone had dumped it on the side of the road, cuz it was broken.
Jul 9, 2008. 9:09 PMI smell bacon
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i found two bikes poking out of a skip, it took $20 to get them both into working order. It's amazing the free stuff you can find. Are you wearing a tie on your head?
Jun 25, 2008. 1:42 PMlivesteamfan
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Can something like this be made with a small 4-stroke engine or does it have to be 2-stroke because of size and weight?
Jul 4, 2008. 9:41 PMmacdadyabc (author)
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if you put your mind to it, you could make it with anything. I used this engine cuz it was what i had.
Apr 15, 2008. 5:33 PMthe_burrito_master
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LOL That thing is awesome looking if I saw some one riding in one of those the first thing i would do is laugh and give him the thumbs up
Nov 5, 2007. 12:59 PMXHorntail
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What kind of a welding stup did you use? I'm looking to buy a welder so I can do small stuff like bike frames, and my girlfriend can use it for art and whatnot.
Nov 11, 2007. 9:11 PMBrandon121233
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Naa don't get a MIG, they're crap for hobby use, your pretty much limited to steel and a couple select types of aluminum. TIG is very good for small precise hobby use and it can do virtually every metal you can think of. Trust me when I say you will find yourself with some kind of metal you really wish you could weld but can't with a MIG. TIG is sooooo much better in the long run.
Nov 22, 2007. 4:57 PMshamuslauer
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BUT tig cost like 900 compaired to mig that ranges from 125 andup
I've got a small $200 130 Clarke en MIG welder from eBay, and I love it! If you're getting any welder, I HIGHLY suggest a mig for the inexperienced.
Nov 6, 2007. 2:58 AMXHorntail
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And do I need a 220V outlet? Not sure I've got one in an easy to use place..
Nope, you don't need a 220, mine runs off off std. 120.
Jan 7, 2008. 1:22 AMstar-
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Nov 7, 2007. 3:17 PMmacdadyabc (author)
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another route is to get a working used generator for cheap, and then a good, used, high power welder and run it off the generator.a generator is also good for other tools needed if you were on the road or camping or something.
Nov 5, 2007. 2:56 PMmacdadyabc (author)
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i got a generic wire fed electric welder(150 volts) for my birthday this October, and taught myself how to weld. i can hook gas up to it if i wanted to, but i don't need gas at the moment.i think it works great for what i weld, but i haven't used any other welders, so i don't know the difference.
This is inspiring. I have three wheelchairs that i have accumulated and need a project for them. Thank you!
Nov 4, 2007. 9:45 PMbleachworthy
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lol, you had the engine running too lean, that's why it exploded. this applies to all 2 stroke motors, if it runs too lean, it will get really really powerful, and inevitably will blow up. I was riding in a boat 2 years ago, and the 15 horse outboard motor was too lean. the driver gave it some real gas, and we took off flying as fast as the piston that shot out the back of the motor. the flywheel got pinched , and turned into a thick aluminum taco. you MUST be careful when tuning 2 strokes! infact, I do believe you have inspired me to make an instructable on how to properly tun a 2 stroke! thanks, great work despite the mishap!
Nov 5, 2007. 12:58 PMXHorntail
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I'd love to see such an instructable! Please, by all means, make one! It'd be great, as I'm trying to build my little brother a go-kart for christmas.
Nov 6, 2007. 10:23 AMbleachworthy
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yeah, I have a chainsaw that needs tuning. life is crazy as all hell right now, perhaps in a week or so I'll get started on it.
Nov 5, 2007. 7:39 AMmacdadyabc (author)
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i had front brakes on there. yes, i paced it with my dad driving his car next to me. thank you for the engine advice, cuz now i know!
Brakes! You must upgrade the bakes to that contraption if you are riding at 50 mph.
Also, how did you measure 50mph? Do you have a speedometer on the trike (misspelled title, btw), or did you pace it with a car, or are you just guessing?
Also, how did you measure 50mph? Do you have a speedometer on the trike (misspelled title, btw), or did you pace it with a car, or are you just guessing?
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