Bent Power - Page 2

Hive · #16 07-16.-2007

The below link will help. The stuff under Rack ... is great and the Tech threads.

But, will respond to your questions also as they arise.

http://www.motoredbikes.com/viewtopic.php?p=20619#20619

stevetroyer · #17 08-06.-2007

I have a Sun Speester CX with a Golden Eagle Bike Engine attached. The engine is the Tanaka 32 CC. My top end is 37 MPH on the flats and it is very comfortable. The Suns Speedster is no longer produced and I got it for half price. The Speedster is a very good bike because it is built like a tank and almost as heavy as one. That is one reason why it is no longer being made. Too heavy for most bent riders. But excellent for putting an engine on! I have Harley riders pull up along side me asking to buy it. I even have women pull up along side me with video cameras taking video of me and my bike! A great way to meet women.

Riding this is a real blast. If you are thinking about it, just do it. You will not regret it.

There are a few things I must warn you about.
First, you will find yourself riding the bike more often when you put an engine on it. You will find any excuse to ride. So be prepared.

Second, if you decide on the Golden Eagle engines, get their heavy duty 36 spoked 105 guage wheels. I went through 2 wheels before I finallly decided that Dennis and Julia knew what they were talking about. Follow their advice. Since putting on the 105 wheel, I have not had one problem even when hitting a pretty good potholes.

Third. Make sure you have some sort of gas tank that you can carry with you. You will get around 200 MPG with this system and you will find yourself putting on lots of miles with it. The small tank on the engine will allow you to go around 25 to 32 miles before running out. E-bay has on it a small one gallon aluminum gas tank that fits nicley on almost any bike.

Fourth...get some lights. You will find excuses to ride your bike later after work and will find yourself losing daylight sooner than you think. Time flies on a motorized bicycle. You will find yourself farther from home and you will want to ride at night due to saving so much gas and having so much fun. Get either halogen or HID. A new LED bike light is comming this fall that is said to be as bright as halogen. We will see.

stevetroyer · #18 08-06.-2007

I also would like to recommend coverting to V brakes instead of disk on the drive wheel only. I have on my Sun Speedster converted the back disk brake to v brake and kept the front disk. It was an easy convert because the disk brake cable and assembly can be used with the V-brake system with no need to buy new cables and other hardware.

The front brake should be used more than the back brake and I have found that with the new compounds on the v-brake pads, water is not a problem as it was in the past.

Hive · #19 08-06.-2007

Very good advice. I am locked into the current brakes on the Burley, and will look into the disk version for front...below is new link for pics

http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=5562

stevetroyer · #20 09-11.-2007

I have put a Golden Eagle 32cc Tanaka 2 stroke on my Sun CX Speedster short wheelbase recumbent and I love it!

I ride it more than I drive my car now. I get about 200 smiles per gallon.

It is the ultimate human / gasoline hybrid vehicle. I get a lot of comments and smiles from people all the time. Harley riders pull up along side and ask about it a lot.

The top speed is 39 MPH on the flats and there has yet been a hill I cannot conquer. I figure that I have saved in gas and insurance costs the cost of the engine and I have lost over 40 lbs while having the time of my life.

I converted to V brakes on the back and kept the disk on the front.

I also found myself refueling the 28 oz tank often because of the miles I have been putting on it. So I converted a plastic 1 gallon tank to a permanent tank that feeds the engine.

In the last 3 and a half months I have had the bike converted over to Golden Eagle engine power, I have put on almost 4 thousand miles. I would ride it every day if I could. Up here in Ohio we have a lot of rain and snow so I have become very aware of the weather.

I have had very little problems with the set up. I did go through 3 rear wheels until I figured out that the folks at Golden Eagle know what they are talking about.

Save yourself some money and get the strongest rear wheel you can.....I now have the Velocity wheel with the 105 spokes and it is incredably strong.

I also have lost lock nuts that hold the engine to the mount. Use plenty of locktite.

Change the clamp for the throttle to a automotive stainless steel worm band clamp. The clip on clamp they provide is not strong enough.

I would also recommend getting the longer throttle cable for a recumbent. The one that comes with the kit is too short.

I run Amzoil in the 2 stroke. It seems to run better and get better mileage. My plug stays cleaner with the Amzoil also.

I would recommend running a second wire from the kill switch to ground the engine out. The kill switch when I mounted it was not working. The handelbar is insulated from the bike engine by the mounting system of the handlebar on the Speedster. I ran a ground wire to the engine from the kill switch and the problem was solved.

I would also recommend getting a light system for your bike. You will find yourself going further from home with this set up and you will find yourself in the dark more often than not.

I made a fairing for the front and I would recommend getting one. The wind at almost 40 is very punnishing and it will get you tired. The fairing is great for cooler weather riding and if you get caught in a rain storm which is innevitable.

Been on several long trips with it. From Cleveland to Columbus and back for just a little over 4 bucks. Down to Cincinnati with an overnight stay over and back the next day. Total gas cost was 6 bucks at 3 bucks a gallon. I have put this system through the test and it has passed every time. Very reliable and very cheap to ride.

I've been stopped by police three times. Each time it was to find out where they can get one.

If you are thinking about getting a Golden Eagle bike engine kit, don't think about it any more. Just do it! You will not be sorry.

Hive · #21 09-11.-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevetroyer

I have put a Golden Eagle 32cc Tanaka 2 stroke on my Sun CX Speedster short wheelbase recumbent and I love it!

I ride it more than I drive my car now. I get about 200 smiles per gallon.

It is the ultimate human / gasoline hybrid vehicle. I get a lot of comments and smiles from people all the time. Harley riders pull up along side and ask about it a lot.

The top speed is 39 MPH on the flats and there has yet been a hill I cannot conquer. I figure that I have saved in gas and insurance costs the cost of the engine and I have lost over 40 lbs while having the time of my life.

I converted to V brakes on the back and kept the disk on the front.

I also found myself refueling the 28 oz tank often because of the miles I have been putting on it. So I converted a plastic 1 gallon tank to a permanent tank that feeds the engine.

In the last 3 and a half months I have had the bike converted over to Golden Eagle engine power, I have put on almost 4 thousand miles. I would ride it every day if I could. Up here in Ohio we have a lot of rain and snow so I have become very aware of the weather.

I have had very little problems with the set up. I did go through 3 rear wheels until I figured out that the folks at Golden Eagle know what they are talking about.

Save yourself some money and get the strongest rear wheel you can.....I now have the Velocity wheel with the 105 spokes and it is incredably strong.

I also have lost lock nuts that hold the engine to the mount. Use plenty of locktite.

Change the clamp for the throttle to a automotive stainless steel worm band clamp. The clip on clamp they provide is not strong enough.

I would also recommend getting the longer throttle cable for a recumbent. The one that comes with the kit is too short.

I run Amzoil in the 2 stroke. It seems to run better and get better mileage. My plug stays cleaner with the Amzoil also.

I would recommend running a second wire from the kill switch to ground the engine out. The kill switch when I mounted it was not working. The handelbar is insulated from the bike engine by the mounting system of the handlebar on the Speedster. I ran a ground wire to the engine from the kill switch and the problem was solved.

I would also recommend getting a light system for your bike. You will find yourself going further from home with this set up and you will find yourself in the dark more often than not.

I made a fairing for the front and I would recommend getting one. The wind at almost 40 is very punnishing and it will get you tired. The fairing is great for cooler weather riding and if you get caught in a rain storm which is innevitable.

Been on several long trips with it. From Cleveland to Columbus and back for just a little over 4 bucks. Down to Cincinnati with an overnight stay over and back the next day. Total gas cost was 6 bucks at 3 bucks a gallon. I have put this system through the test and it has passed every time. Very reliable and very cheap to ride.

I've been stopped by police three times. Each time it was to find out where they can get one.

If you are thinking about getting a Golden Eagle bike engine kit, don't think about it any more. Just do it! You will not be sorry.

Steve, Wow!

I am impressed, really. You do not fool around and that riding level is quite an accomplishment.

My only complaint with my rig is me; I have trouble dealing with traffic and starting the bike up when stopped, motor or no motor.

You are correct in all your observations. The kill button thingy is minor. Maybe a Sinz BMX brake lever for a better throttle or one that you can tighten to one position for long trips?

I was seriously thinking about putting the motor on a Rans CF, but your comments have me thinking. The mileage rate is much more than my experience. Will try the Amzoil.

If you go the site the pics are on, locate the GEBE Recumbent and other threads I have added, you will see lots of do and don'ts but you are way beyond that. You should put this piece up on that site. I believe I will add this reference to the threads, if you do not mind and do not wish to add it to that site.

Good one...thanks!

Alaskavan · #22 11-28.-2007

I purchased a Whizwheelz Zoomer, and am in the process of attaching a motor. My commute is 27+ miles each way in a very rural setting, and I'm getting a bit old for that much pedaling. Since my trike has a 20" drive wheel, I decided not to buy a Gebe setup (though I've heard a lot of good stuff about them). The trike with motor should make the trip in about an hour. That's fast enough, I'm rubbernecking at the scenery a lot anyway. Reliable, comfortable, cheap transportation is my goal.

I do have one question: Since I do still pedal, can anybody recommend a supplier of large chainrings (60 - 65t)?

Alaskavan · #23 11-11.-2008

Wow. It's been a while since I visited this thread. I installed a Lifan (Honda clone) motor made for a kids ATV on my Zoomer. I also installed a Windwrap GX fairing. I put over 3,500 miles on it this year, including a ride from Seattle to Ocean Park and back.

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