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Uploaded by on Dec 23, 2007

No welding required. Larger engines can be used on trailer than on bike frame. No modification of bike involved. This 3.5 hp version goes 35 mph & gets well over 120 mpg. No ill effects on handling. Comes off & on bike easily. Easiest way to power a bicycle. Curious? contact denbecr@hughes.net Also see "motor skater", "homemade moped, front wheel drive" and "recumbent sailbike"

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  • I have just made a 50cc bike because it is legal in my state. I have heard that using the trailer you can go with a bigger motor, higher speeds, and still be legal. Do you know anything on the legal aspects???

  • @TheGbortnick

    You can use a larger motor on a trailer than you can fit in the frame of a bike, but the legal restrictions are the same either way.

  • 18 yr. old video. Yes, It's made from bedframe "angle iron" and 3/4" electrical conduit.

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  • @TheGbortnick ride it like a bike and stay off the sidewalks !and be pushed!!! check out mine sick and nasty

  • This is not a moped PLEASE CHANGE THE DESCRIPTION IT WILL CAUSE LAWS TO BE APPLIED THAT SHOULDN'T BE , I made one as well and it doesn't fall into any category yet in FLORIDA LAW and I enjoy the freedom of not being bothered by the POE POE !!!! this is a great Idea but we must not give any reason for BANNING this concept, loud noise ,bad welds or riffraff. mine currently will do 55mph but 44mph is max comfort 110cc motor like your idea PLEASE check out mine! Thanks for seeing THE BIG PICTURE !

  • That's cool!

  • Wow.... I understand your project now. Very cool!

  • It's not bad. Your bodyweight will overcome the force of the trailer. Also you throttle mostly on straights, and slow down on turns. My 6.5HP biketrailer gets 100MPG and 50MPH and has two wheels. It also carries stuff and stands the bike up for me. Biketrailers are AWESOME!

  • you can use any tiller, edger or minibike engine to do that, long it is a horizontal shaft engine

  • that thing would be hard to turn since all that pushing force would be so high up

  • You've inspired me. I'm building one too!

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