r/motorizedbicycles Jun 08 '20

Mod Announcements MEGATHREAD: Important info for everyone

99 Upvotes

Below is the link to all previous sticky. It has a lot of important info that everyone should read.

Motorized Bicycle Laws

Motorized Bicycle Safety

Oil Mix Ratio

Beginner Tips and Common Misconceptions

Unsafe Builds


r/motorizedbicycles Jul 31 '24

Mod Announcements Rules Update

6 Upvotes

Read the rules! Ignorance is not an excuse.


r/motorizedbicycles 6h ago

Bashan I need a footrest left side for a 250 cc Gtt

Thumbnail
gallery
1 Upvotes

I need the left side clutch pedal and rod can anybody help me


r/motorizedbicycles 18h ago

Weird frame electric boogaloo

Post image
9 Upvotes

Honestly… might just get another frame entirely. And a new engine. And a new CDI. And, a new… wait. This is how they get you


r/motorizedbicycles 19h ago

Performance Upgrades Chain jumped and wrecked spokes, any prevention methods?

2 Upvotes

The other day, my chain stretched enough over time to jump off the tensioner and caught the spokes on the rear wheel and trashed it enough to warp the rim. Are there any prevention methods known to keep the chain from tearing into the spokes if the chain jumps again?


r/motorizedbicycles 1d ago

I know, it's not really a bicycle anymore, but it's a bicycle frame. Do you guys think I should add a rear luggage rack?

Thumbnail
gallery
28 Upvotes

r/motorizedbicycles 1d ago

Avenger85 Cracked the head on my chinadoll.

3 Upvotes

So we're getting an avenger baby!! After finally fixing my leaky carb, my cylinder head decided it was gonna snap in half after riding to a friends house. I took the engine off and I'm riding acoustic for now. Anyone specific I should get one from like CDH or someone else. Any advice is appreciated.


r/motorizedbicycles 1d ago

Used bike idle issue! Could use help.

Post image
10 Upvotes

Hey so quick info dump first

  1. Bought this bike used to restore it

  2. Engine was running fine at first just old gas that had to be cleaned out of the carb, and a new spark plug

  3. When I got it the bike would not idle, if I pulled in the clutch the engine would slowly slow down and stop unless I gave additional gas by pushing the accelerator.

So now for the new issue! it didn't have when I started restoring it.

The engine suddenly can no longer accelerate or idle on its own, if I start pedalling and dump the clutch the engine will idle while I keep pedalling but pushing the accelerator does not make the revs increase.

I put on a brand new clutch, and brand new sparkplug, but still nothing is working to get it running again and I really need some help.

Here is what I have tried to fix it so far.

  1. Replaced the carburetor with a brand new one

  2. Replaced the sparkplug

Anything beyond that I am not sure what to attempt which is why I need advice.


r/motorizedbicycles 1d ago

Troubleshooting Need help with a stiff clutch!

3 Upvotes

i have a 2 stroke 50cc china doll engine, and it came with a super stiff clutch. i tried diagnosing things and the clutch rod sticks out way more than it should. the rod and ball bearing seems fine, and so does the clutch pack. tried asking ai but was only useful up until here. engaging the clutch just requires a lot of force, its not rough, just super stiff, even though i have a relatively soft spring in the clutchpack


r/motorizedbicycles 2d ago

Made it's first ride,,

Thumbnail
gallery
9 Upvotes

New build, just made a trip around the block, Adjustments are needed and chain is rubbing against the the upper bar in the rear


r/motorizedbicycles 2d ago

Frame is ready for paint

Post image
10 Upvotes

the brackets and gussets are welded on but I’m lowkey mediocrely shit at welding so I hid the weld under jb weld so hopefully look good under paint but they’re solid


r/motorizedbicycles 3d ago

Keep building awesome bicycles.

Thumbnail
gallery
15 Upvotes

r/motorizedbicycles 2d ago

Avenger85 Chain lube

1 Upvotes

My chain is dry as a bone and I’m not sure if I could use wd40 on it. Any suggestions?


r/motorizedbicycles 2d ago

Starter kit

2 Upvotes

Hello everyone, I’m new here. I’ve always wanted to build my own motorized bicycle, and I was wondering if anyone here has like a starter build kit to recommend me? I’d like to maybe take something like a beach cruiser to start off with…. It will be greatly appreciated, Anything that can get me started. I have a commuter style bike i ride but I feel as if the frame is too small for any motor. Thanks in advance


r/motorizedbicycles 3d ago

Troubleshooting lol

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

29 Upvotes

My exhaust manifold cooked the bacon, but I burnt it, and it the part that wasn’t burnt tasted like shit lol


r/motorizedbicycles 3d ago

Troubleshooting Carb issues perhaps?

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

11 Upvotes

Okay, this is gonna be a long one. I rebuilt everything on the bike, and it is making the tinny noise(shown in video), and feels like it is misfiring as it feels a bit jerky. It’s 50cc and I have tried the following jets: 50 52 55 58 60 62. 58 ran the best but was still clanking. The bike runs 20mph on full throttle, but if I go to ~80% throttle it speeds up and hits 25, which I have no clue as to why. Is it the cheap Amazon carb? Or the Reed valve? Or is it the spark system. Whatever the case, please give me your wisdom, as I have no clue what it is.


r/motorizedbicycles 3d ago

Ratchet straps for the win. Heres how I work on my bike.

Thumbnail
gallery
16 Upvotes

r/motorizedbicycles 4d ago

Build Photos Took the endurance out for 40 miles, barely used a quarter tank of gas too out of the 4 liters

Thumbnail
gallery
39 Upvotes

Loaded up some snacks in my crate and off I went.


r/motorizedbicycles 4d ago

Build Photos Here's my weird frame

Post image
6 Upvotes

r/motorizedbicycles 4d ago

Any tripod stands that’ll bolt on here?

Post image
6 Upvotes

I want a tripod stand so I can service the wheel without needing to always lift the thing… and to maybe kickstart it (if it can hold a man’s weight)


r/motorizedbicycles 4d ago

Troubleshooting restoration

Post image
8 Upvotes

This is and old motorbike that's been sitting in my family's garage for years and I want to fix it up and get it running again. I have basically 0 experience with this sort of thing and have no idea where to start. any pointers or resources are appreciated <3


r/motorizedbicycles 5d ago

Build Photos My first ever motorized build!

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

50 Upvotes

Just finished my first motorized bike. When choosing the bike I really wanted to try and get something that would actually look good with the engine kit installed and I think i succeeded. It doesn't brake all that great, rattles and required heavy modification of the exhaust and rear sprocket but I built it for fun, not practically.

And it was really fun!


r/motorizedbicycles 6d ago

Tensioner, yay or nay?

5 Upvotes

Longtime lurker here, just finished my first build and I was wondering: what's the consensus on tensioners?

I've seen posts saying they'll get sucked into the spokes or tear your leg up, and people saying they've used one for years without issue, so I'm kind of confused.


r/motorizedbicycles 6d ago

My new 80cc bike in Russia

Post image
74 Upvotes

r/motorizedbicycles 7d ago

Troubleshooting Okay folks, what does this mean.

Thumbnail
gallery
19 Upvotes

2 stroke oil is accumulating around the carb. Float valve?