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| Is a bike considered motorized if it has a rocket engine? You be the judge. We also have seventeen new rides in the gallery, and a lot of other new stuff. Have fun. |
| Here is a very informative web site dealing with mopeds and clip on motors. Lots of vintage foreign makes. http://www.buzzing.org/index.htm |
| Hi all, If you require any info at all regarding motorized bicycles, the National Autocycle and Cyclemotor Club is a great place to become a member of. The have all types of ads and also a great newsletter discussing the different models of bikes. In addition the club has differnt sections throughout the world. Here is their web address http://www.autocycle.freeserve.co.uk/ Zach |
| i have a 1978 amf roadmaster amx,, that was givin to me,, no title and i need an original tail light lens, the bike is in perfect condition,,can anyone help me to find out how to get this machine retitled? and help me locate a tail-light lens |
| i have a 1978 amf roadmaster moped,, that was givin to me,, no title and i need an original tail light lens, the bike is in perfect condition,,can anyone help me to find out how to get this machine retitled? and help me locate a tail-light lens |
| Hi, I have the oreginal tailight Lens for $10, plus manuels, parts, Doug D |
| have a mobymatic mobylette that i picked up at an auction. don't know a thing about it. i would appreciate anyone out there pointing me in the right direction for info, parts, lit, etc. etc.. i wish to restore if poss. tx |
| What is the petrol to oil mix for the RM6 Raleigh Runabout? And where can I obtain or see a user manual? |
| Hi Ed, Anything that you need to know about the RM6 let me know as I have a book that covers that whole range of RM's. There are a range of pre-mixes in the book that cover different oils. They are as follows: running in is the first column and then normal running is the next mixture ratio. BP oil 16:1 20:1 BP Zoom 16:1 20:1 Castrol 12:1 16:1 Esso 2T 12:1 16:1 Mobiloil T.T. 12:1 16:1 National Benzole Hi-Fi 16:1 20:1 Duckham's 20:1 20:1 Shell 2T motor oil 20:1 20:1 I hope this helps you and like I said if you need any other info drop me an e-mail. Zach |
| I have a rm6 which I used for a while on NACC rallies,I ignored the old sticker on the tank and ran it (quite happily) on 32:1. Modern oil is so much better than it was in the 60's/70's,if you ran the old mixtures I am sure it would oil up th plug a lot. by: 80.229.46.26 |
| I have an AMF moped in perfect shape. I am having problems with the points or condencer. Can anyone lead me in the right direction? thanks |
| The AMF motors were made by McColloch. You might try a chainsaw service shop. |
| I have a Pixie motor ( were attached to bicycles ), licence plate was dated 1950. Does anyone know much about these motors?? Thanks. Don |
| The Pixie is the only Canadian cyclemotor that I know of. It was made in Montreal by Godscroft Industries,Endor Motor Division in the late 40's early 50's. Your serial number should contain two digits for the year. It is a copy of a German motor made by the Victoria company. It is a 38cc loop scavanged,rotary valve 2 stroke with a two speed gearbox. The clutch lever was used for changing gears. Throttle was a twistgrip. Drive was by chain to a sprocket clamped to the rear hub. I have copies of the manuals if you are interested. I would like to hear more about your Pixie as they are not very common. I don't know about value. |
| Hi Don & John, I own a Victoria Vicky FM38 which I beleive John you said was similar to the Pixie. I was wondering if you could send me a copy of the Pixie manuals as well John. Don, if you have any pictures I would like to see it and also send you pics of mine own bikes. I also own a Fuchs which is similar as well to the Victoria. Zach |
| I recently got a discount-priced 1999 Whizzer. The rear hub is a coaster brake which seems like junk. Does anyone know where to get a better coaster brake or which one would work best? What about the Shimano CB's used on Worksman and Hevi-Duty bikes? Jeff |
| YAH CAN SOMEBIDY OUT THERE PLEASE HELP MY. IF YOU HAVE AGOOD USED GOPED FOR SELL AND IS PRETTY FAST I WILL BUY IT BECUASE I NEED ONE AND CANT FIND ONE AT A PRICE I CAN AFFORD. IF IT GOES FASTER THEN 35MPH I WILL PAY MORE THANX |
| does anybody know where i can find a whizzer sportsmanor accessories for the sportsman for sale |
| Do you want NOS, REPRO., or just old? |
| mike , try www.whizzerworks.com located in lancaster .ohio (just down the road from me ha ha ) one of the largest in the nation ---i have a sportsman & a wz if you have any thing you want to get rid of please let me know i hope this will help hub |
| HI out there I have two Shaw autocycles - one a clutch model (ca. '1920) the orher a direct belt drive (ca. 1915) - any ideas of what they are worth? Both complete and running but not restored Interested in hearing from other Shaw people thanks |
| Hi I do not know what these bikes are going for but would be very interested in purchasing if and when you price them and decide to sell Ed |
| For $20.00 + S/H can supply a Computer Ignition System for 2 cycle/ 4 cycle engines that will replace points and condensor. This system replaces points and condensors on engine built after the mid 1980s. So if you had had the heartburn of trying to set points on a small engine or tried to find a shop that could do it - This is the answer. Less than 5 minutes you can install this chip that replaces the points & condensor. Costs less, fires better and will have you engine run better. Thanks Mike |
| Hello Motorized Bike Folks: I am in the process of building a "pusher" type, motor-driven, 3rd wheel for a bike. I am using a 31/2 Briggs and a 10" wheel. I intend for the "push" to be tranfered to the frame at the seat post via a "trailer type" tounge - probably bent out of 3/4" conduit. Anybody ever hear of a rig like this? How do I figure jackshaft ratios? Any tips or plans I might "go to school on?" Thanks in advance for your help. Jack |
| Hi Jack, E-Mail me and I'll give you the formulas I have worked with... Rif |
| I don't think I've seen that configuration before. There have been motorized "3rd wheels", but they usually had it in the rear outrigger position, making the bike a trike. It'll be interesting to see your project. I don't see any reason why a pusher trailer wouldn't work. |
| hey Jack, my computer had serious issues (in other words we had a complete meltdown) I'll Scan and send that info this week! Sorry for ther inconvenience. Rif |
| Drive Hubs: Very simple. Go to a roller rink. The old 4 wheel skates make excellent drive hubs. Just drill out the center and press the old metal hub into the plastic rubber hub. For wet weather operation just reverse the process on the braids on the old type drive hubs by using a mountaion bike type front tire on your bike and a slick hub (like the one mentioned above. A slick hub on a mountain bike type tire will have your motor run smoother, cause less wear on the motor and the bike tire will grip better on the hub because it is a larger drive area. I have more tips plus the original owners manuals, shop repair manuals, soucres of parts - cheaper than manufactuer all available for $ 20.00. Also have method of making a gas tank for $5.00 than will replace out cracked ones that can not be bought from Tanaka. Send check to Mike Schneider 1307 Country Place Circle Houston, Texas 77079 Happy Motor-Biking Wind in your Face Mike |
| HI I am looking for parts information or anything related to MERKEL - I esp need a motor wheel hub - pleeez reply to xhtc@hotmail.com directly! thanks! |
| Found a 1978 AMF RoadMaster, looks like it would run if I could find some McCullaugh engine parts. Is anyone else out there interested in the RoadMaster? |
| I have lots of motor parts and decals (NOS) and repair manuels. dwdoogie@webtv.net |
| My son just bought a Rodamaster Moped for $25 and i am looking for info on the McCulloch engine that powers it. Any input would be greatly appeciated... |