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as far as the ICE motors for motopeds..
i dont blame anyone for wanting gas,
especially if needed for range or to reduce build costs vs batts..
if you want to pedal then i would recommend the semi-auto 125cc
semi auto there will be no clutch lever on the bars so room for hand brakes..
w/ full auto it would shift very slow
but semi auto just ease off the throttle, hit the shift lever & go..
a higher power build would be manual transmission so clutch lever would replace brake lever on bars & rear foot brake lever would need pegs instead of pedals..
Pirate cycles who has built probably more motopeds than anyone..
recommends the 1down, 3 up transmission (if you can find it)
so that you can more easily skip through the low gears when/by pedaling..
maybe talk to them before you buy..
(the motors you listed are semi-auto but the have 4up trans..)
reference:
http://motopeds.com/forum#bublaa-/topic/53548f388a292e3d61722481/post/53603577b6ccefcf5557c853
good luck..
i dont blame anyone for wanting gas,
especially if needed for range or to reduce build costs vs batts..
if you want to pedal then i would recommend the semi-auto 125cc
semi auto there will be no clutch lever on the bars so room for hand brakes..
w/ full auto it would shift very slow
but semi auto just ease off the throttle, hit the shift lever & go..
a higher power build would be manual transmission so clutch lever would replace brake lever on bars & rear foot brake lever would need pegs instead of pedals..
Pirate cycles who has built probably more motopeds than anyone..
recommends the 1down, 3 up transmission (if you can find it)
so that you can more easily skip through the low gears when/by pedaling..
maybe talk to them before you buy..
(the motors you listed are semi-auto but the have 4up trans..)
reference:
http://motopeds.com/forum#bublaa-/topic/53548f388a292e3d61722481/post/53603577b6ccefcf5557c853
good luck..
kfong said:Been trying to pick out a gas motor. So many choices, there is even an oil cooled 150cc that looks promising. I'm trying to be practical on the choice and not go crazy with power. My main objective is a low profile setup that I can ride around town with and still have fun in the trails. I'm pretty sure it will see mostly trail use, but you still have to cross roads, sometimes long stretches. I think 45mph is the fastest I really care to go just to be able to keep up with traffic, and only 35 mph or less in the trails. I'm currently thinking 125cc might be a good power choice, but have no idea really how that would perform or feel.
After going through the listings, I'm down to these two choices. Anyone have any experience in this area?
LIFAN 125CC Motor Engine w/ Dress Up Kit XR50 CRF50 XR 50 70 CRF70 Z50 CT H SET $450
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LIFAN-125CC-Motor-Engine-w-Dress-Up-Kit-XR50-CRF50-XR-50-70-CRF70-Z50-CT-H-SET-/161053787561?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item257f8dc5a9&vxp=mtr
125CC LIFAN COMPLETE ENGINE MOTOR FOR HONDA XR CRF 50 70 CT70 ST70 XL70 $340
http://www.ebay.com/itm/125CC-LIFAN-COMPLETE-ENGINE-MOTOR-FOR-HONDA-XR-CRF-50-70-CT70-ST70-XL70-/181391881401?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a3bcc74b9&vxp=mtr