Help with my first build :)

[mak_opt]

Hello Everyone,
I am new to this forum but found it to be quite awesome.
I am a Indian high school student from Mumbai.I would like to turn my stingray chopper styled bicycle into a motorized one due to my long commutes to school about 10 km one way.I am a complete newbie to motorized bikes and stuff but am a science student
I am unsure whether electric motor or a gas powered motor should be used
Petrol is pretty expensive in India, about $ 1.37 per liter
Please tell me how much would it cost me and will all the items required be available to me in India?
Also, I am not interested in ready made kits and am into DIY :grin5:
i don't much time only 2 weeks until my school reopens :icon_cry:
thanks in advance,
Murtuza Abbas

 

[mak_opt]

Please post ASAP, I can't wait to build a motorized chopper

 

[r_chez_08]

Sounds like you have a fun project in your hands. But first of all, I would look into the laws in your area. I know where I live, if I rode a motorised bike with no licence, insurance or tax, and got caught on a public road, I would be in deep ****. In my area you are only allowed to ride something with an electric motor under 200w without all the road legal stuff.

If you find that you are allowed an engine then a small dirt bike motor would be a good bet. Small, light and enough power to get you moving!

Cheers,
Rob

 

[landuse]

I am not trying to chase you away, but you could also look at these sites for some inspiration

www.motoredbikes.com
www.motorbicycling.com