Hi all,
First, thanks for everything on this forum. I've consulted it many times already in my attempt to research (on behalf of my boyfriend, who apparently would be content to just buy a motorized bike and assume all is well).
I am a road bike commuter, and am tired of having to take the car when my boyfriend is in town and we are heading out for the evening. Of course, being a car (well really van) enthusiast, he wants a motorized bike. I tried to talk him out of it (he'll be charging ahead of me!!) to no avail. So, if I want to skip the car, we both have a lot to learn about motorized biking... I'm not trying to help him purchase something he will end up hurting himself (or worse) with.
I've found a bike for sale that, to me as a total greenhorn think looks like it was done right- 4 stroke engine, upgraded brakes, sturdy cruiser frame.
Your opinions and advice would be much appreciated. And don't worry, he will be reading and researching too- as a teacher I have some extra free time right now so am helping him get started.
Here is the listing description, pics below:
For sale is a new 4 stroke engine kit on a used Huffy Beach Cruiser. The bike is a 7 speed with upgraded hand brakes. I also installed a bike computer to keep track of speed and distance. Over all the bike is in excellent condition. The engine is a NEW kit, a 49cc 4 stroke which means no mixing gas. Just fill and go. The kit supplier claims 100 plus MPG. I am not sure, I have just kept the tank topped off between rides. My bike build has around 135 miles on it and is running Great. It is a blast to ride and turns heads every where I take it. I really enjoyed building it and am ready to build another in the near future.
thanks!
First, thanks for everything on this forum. I've consulted it many times already in my attempt to research (on behalf of my boyfriend, who apparently would be content to just buy a motorized bike and assume all is well).
I am a road bike commuter, and am tired of having to take the car when my boyfriend is in town and we are heading out for the evening. Of course, being a car (well really van) enthusiast, he wants a motorized bike. I tried to talk him out of it (he'll be charging ahead of me!!) to no avail. So, if I want to skip the car, we both have a lot to learn about motorized biking... I'm not trying to help him purchase something he will end up hurting himself (or worse) with.
I've found a bike for sale that, to me as a total greenhorn think looks like it was done right- 4 stroke engine, upgraded brakes, sturdy cruiser frame.
Your opinions and advice would be much appreciated. And don't worry, he will be reading and researching too- as a teacher I have some extra free time right now so am helping him get started.
Here is the listing description, pics below:
For sale is a new 4 stroke engine kit on a used Huffy Beach Cruiser. The bike is a 7 speed with upgraded hand brakes. I also installed a bike computer to keep track of speed and distance. Over all the bike is in excellent condition. The engine is a NEW kit, a 49cc 4 stroke which means no mixing gas. Just fill and go. The kit supplier claims 100 plus MPG. I am not sure, I have just kept the tank topped off between rides. My bike build has around 135 miles on it and is running Great. It is a blast to ride and turns heads every where I take it. I really enjoyed building it and am ready to build another in the near future.
thanks!
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