Mini bike help please

[zumorikato]

Hi I want to build a miÑi bike and was wondering if a honda gx35 engine would do the job? Thank you.

 

[Blazkowiez]

It depends on the size of the bike and your goals.

 

[zumorikato]

Well it is going to be a mini bike but for an adult speed doesn't have to be high just for cruising around. Any tips?

 

[landuse]

A GX35 is a small engine. If you are making a "small" minibike, with a light rider, it might work for you. You will also need to pick your gearing very carefully. For those of you who don't know what a GX35 is, here is a pic

 

[r_chez_08]

Doubt it. You will be dissapointed unless you gear it for under 10mph.

 

[roadkill]

hi i just got a pocket bike i think it is a x8 but i am not shoure can aby one help

 

[OzFab]

hi i just got a pocket bike i think it is a x8 but i am not shoure can aby one help

You already have a thread on this subject. If anyone has info about it they will reply to it. Please don't risk offending the OP by hijacking others threads

 

[augidog]

...?

You already have a thread on this subject. If anyone has info about it they will reply to it. Please don't risk offending the OP by hijacking others threads

and also you risk offending folks who try to help you in your original thread :toetap05:

zumo'...the (4-stroke) honda & robin-subaru 35's are popular on motorized bicycles, and either can propel an adult at about 25-28mph depending on conditions. if your project's not gonna be a pedal-assist, however, i think you'll be disappointed...neither will have enough power for an un-assisted takeoff unless geared way low, and then you'll see maybe 10mph top-end.

not to mention a drastically reduced life-span. but i did mention it, din't i?

$2 40's & classic rock go together sooo good

 

[zumorikato]

solution?

So what engine would you say I should use?

 

[OzFab]

Industrial: No less than 120cc
Small motorcycle: At least 80cc.

Each of those will get you around 4 - 6hp. 5hp B&S are very popular, mainly because they're so cheap.

Edit: Come to think of it, a 99cc predator may do the job