Thursday, June 21, 2012

Motorised Bicycle: A Full Circle Journey


If you happen to see a bicycle-like vehicle wheezing past you with a speed of a motorbike, that machine is most probably a motorised bicycle. You would be surprised to know that the first ever motorcycles were in fact basic bicycles fitted with and engine. The motorised bicycle that we see today is strikingly similar to 1901 Werner motorcycle, which contributed in evolvement of modern motorcycles.

With petrol becoming costlier by the day, people are trying full-efficient vehicles. The purpose, after all, is to go from place A to place B. And what’s better than a lightweight, practical and easy on the pocket vehicle.  That’s a motorised bicycle, which has completed a full circle and is staging a comeback after 100 years.

Motorised bicycles are very basic kind of motorcycles and the whole bike can be assembled in 5 easy steps. 1) Mounting the engine on the centre of frame; 2) Fitting the fuel tank on the top bar of the frame; 3) Fitting the drive chain between the rear sprocket / gear system of the bicycle and the engine sprocket; 4) Fitting the carburettor and finally connecting the fuel pipe, throttle and brakes.

The 2 or 4-stroke petrol-driven engines are between the capacities of 48cc to 80cc with single cylinder. The 2 and 4 Stroke Engine Kit contains step-by-step instructions on how to assemble the complete bike. For detailed instruction with photographs, one may visit the web sites of the dealers.  

There are many bicycle dealers in Sydney who import, assemble and sell complete motorised bicycles. They also sell bicycles and engine kits separately for those who want to assemble bikes on their own. A DIY enthusiast or a student of automobile engineering wanting to learn about the working of 2 and 4-stroke internal combustion engines could well try assembling and dismantling motorised bicycles. The simplest of motorcycles, these machines can be assembled within a few hours on any standard 26-inch bicycle.

The benefits of motorised bicycling are many.  Besides offering the thrill of riding a motorbike along with the bliss of bicycling, such bikes are easy to maintain and are fuel-efficient so they save your money. There are few, if any, requirements of registrations and licences. In case of breakdowns, these bikes can be easily paddled or carried away. These bikes are great of students, women, and young and old people. So get going, bring one today and enjoy the ride.

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Motorized Bikes: why they are ideal for your transport needs


There are various types of transport options people can choose from these days. While buying 4 wheelers is commonplace, a lot of people are preferring vehicles that fit their budgets better and offer better fuel economy. That is why the concept of motorized bikes has become popular in various countries. With these bikes you can commute within city and cover short distances and there is no need to pay through your nose after fuel bills.]





When you use motorized bikes you get several advantages. First of all, you can save on fuel bills by using these bikes. Compared to conventional transport options, these bikes can save you a lot of money in long run because they give long mileage. You can enhance efficiency of these bikes by adding motorized bicycle parts made by third party manufacturers. This will not cost you a lot either.

If you not confident of using motorized bicycle parts to enhance performance of your two-wheeler, you can hire a mechanic who is proficient in the job. As an alternative, you can resort to various online resources to enhance your knowledge and skills in this context. With a little effort, you can find several websites that offer useful resources, tips and information on these motorized bikes. Even in social networking sites you can find people who are well versed in these vehicles.

While motorized bikes can fit the bill for users with limited commuting needs, they may not be suitable for everyone. For example, people who need to travel long distances frequently and need to ride on rugged terrains will find rugged utility vehicles or cars better than these bikes. Besides, these bikes are useful for carrying two persons. If you need to take your kids along with your spouse, then you may consider other transport options.