anyone tried one of these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/80cc-Motorized-Bicycle-Bike-Motor-Moped-Kit-Engine-NR_W0QQitemZ150255081171QQihZ005QQcategoryZ7295QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Edited on June 8, 2008 at 6:13 PM. Reason : links]

6/8/2008 6:01:34 PM

you should perhaps put a link that works, sir

6/8/2008 6:02:38 PM

links works for me. but it is a 80cc so u would have to tag it and have a otorcycle endorsement ect ect but i 1doubt anyone would fuck with you.
get it

6/8/2008 8:51:24 PM

This is one of those things I'd like to have just to fuck around with but probably would never extensively use. They use weedwhacker 2-strokes like this in Cuba all the time, though.

6/8/2008 9:04:18 PM

from what ive read you dont need tags if you have working pedals

6/8/2008 10:33:09 PM

anything that has a 50cc motor or more in NC u need to tag it ect ect

6/8/2008 10:40:28 PM

electric kit would make more sense on a bike, unless you are planning to use it for some prolonged trips. they are quiet and you dont end up breathing the 2stroke ehaust all the way to work/school, and then arrive smelling like it. on the negative side, it will lprobably be slightly heavier because of the battery, and the range will be limited. Ask ScubaSteve about his experience, i beleive he has/had one

6/9/2008 8:00:23 AM

the problem with mopeds/scooters is you need to be able to keep up with traffic for safety. if it can do that then you need tags/insurance. might as well get a real motorcycle if you are going that far.

6/9/2008 11:00:40 AM

well what im thinking now is that i want to be able to ride on the greenways.

i have a leg behind my house, i might as well take advantage of it.


electric is ideal, but costs too much.


gas is cheap, but has its drawbacks as well.


im not looking to replace my cars, just a toy of sorts that pays for itself.

6/9/2008 11:53:20 AM

^you know motorcycles are prohibited on the greenways right

6/9/2008 12:02:58 PM

yes

6/9/2008 12:16:21 PM

The greenways near my house are pretty full of people and kids walking and biking. You'd be a dick to fly through there w/ a loud and fast motor bike. In fact if i saw you'd i'd probably try to kick you into a tree.

6/9/2008 12:56:01 PM

you can find electric kits as cheap as the gas ones ones you point out on ebay or close. you can probably get away with electric on the greenway since they are quiet and not terribly fast

6/9/2008 3:58:34 PM

or u could pedal ur bicycle on the greenway like every other normal person.

6/9/2008 4:12:11 PM

http://www.whizzermotorbike.com/index.html

Looked at their booth at the air show at cherry point MCAS this weekend, cool little bikes.

6/9/2008 4:37:58 PM

cable disc brakes ftw

6/9/2008 4:46:00 PM

whitewalls are pimp, but lack of transmission makes them slow AND underpowered as a moped, while heavy weight keeps it almost useless as a bicycle. i rode quite a few of the original ones, and unless they improved 200%, i wouldnt take one out in the traffic.

[Edited on June 9, 2008 at 4:55 PM. Reason : .]

6/9/2008 4:54:51 PM

Quote :

"The greenways near my house are pretty full of people and kids walking and biking. You'd be a dick to fly through there w/ a loud and fast motor bike. In fact if i saw you'd i'd probably try to kick you into a tree."

i am 100% sure you wouldnt do so much as yell a word to me from inside your house

6/9/2008 7:50:13 PM

I got an electric mountain bike Id sell you for $350

Izip Mountain Trailz

6/10/2008 12:37:41 AM

^that's a great deal, those list for over 1000, and actualyl have brand-name componenents, not some chinese shit. not that i would pay list for it, but @ ScubaSteve's price it's a steal

6/10/2008 8:51:56 AM

Quote :

"Quote : "The greenways near my house are pretty full of people and kids walking and biking. You'd be a dick to fly through there w/ a loud and fast motor bike. In fact if i saw you'd i'd probably try to kick you into a tree." i am 100% sure you wouldnt do so much as yell a word to me from inside your house"

OH MY GOD I BET I WOULD TOUGH GUY, RAWWRR!!!!1

6/10/2008 9:33:03 AM