4 stroke motorized bicycle: An environ friendly
May 30, 2012Undoubtedly the rising gas prices and increasing pollution may well turn
your attention towards a more environment friendly and economical means
of transport - the motorized bicycle.
The technology is not a new thing as even in the 1890’s people put
motors on bicycles. However, with advancement in technology, today's 2
stroke and 4 stroke engines you can expect to get 150 miles per gallon
from your motorized bike, after the initial break in period. The normal 4
stroke motorized bicycle fuel tank holds 1/2 gallon of gas allowing
approx 75 miles per tank full.
However, the main question that
would arise in the mind of a biker would definitely be about the
dependability of the engines in such a bicycle. There are a few unsaid
rules or guidelines which if followed can enable you to extract optimum
and longer than usual performance from your motorized bicycle:
1. Follow the break in period guidelines meticulously - break in period lasts for the first 4 tanks or 2 gallons of gas.
2. Keep up with routine maintenance and service checks on your motorized bike.
3. Don't ride at full throttle too often.
4. Use good quality motorcycle synthetic 2 stroke oil for your motorized bicycle - Mix at a 20:1 ratio or 7oz of oil per 1 gallon of gas.
The 4 stroke motorized bicycle
is considered environment friendly, which definitely adds a lot to its
popularity. They're different from the conventional motorcycles since
motorcycles don't have pedals to fall back on to power the vehicle.
If you do have a bicycle, it’s a
different story. However if you do not have one and want one, you must
decide between buying a completed motorized bicycle / engine combination
or buy a specific type of bicycle and later on add the engine of your choice by yourself.
Posted by Bob Louis. Posted In : Motorized Bike