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Commuting in West Virginia
Well I am looking to buy a engine. I will be commuting around my town in Wv. The problem is I live up on a mountain; it is kinda steep in some places but i think that a 50cc engine should be able to handle it. Anything I should know before getting this engine? And are any of you common to steep commutes or are from the same state?
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Adding a shift/jackshaft kit may help more than engine choice. It routes the engine power thru your pedal chain so you can change gears for climbing and top speed.
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wise choice wheelbendere
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Would that still constitute an automatic? Because law here is pretty lenient except for ccs and speed. Also if i did could they even notice?
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Gearing is way more important then engine choice in steep hill climbs!
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either that or just get a 56 tooth sprocket surely that will get you up almost any hill you wont move very fast but it should climb like a monkey
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