Undoubtedly
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.
