Purnell Espinosa, when I get a chance, I'll do a video where I disassemble the gas cap and provide a breakdown of all the components used and how to modify it. It's sort of a tedious and precise process but definitely worth it.

It’s a hobby and a project bro, we could all buy a ruckus clone but we like the project and uniqueness

mark kasper, I definitely will soon. I think it will help with the vibrations. At high rpm's, it's pretty uncomfortable for me to keep my feet on the pedals as that is where I feel the intense vibrations the most.

Purnell Espinosa, the vm18 as you prob already know comes with the #25 idle jet and #70 main jet installed. I purchased different size idle and main jets from Treats. I kept the #25 idle and changed the 70 to a 80. You may want to purchase a #60, #65, #75 and #82.5, #85 and #90 main jet just in case. I also changed the float level (out of necessity) due to flooding and fuel being emitted from the overflow. Float level was just over 18mm (stock) and is now 21mm. NOTE: You will need a caliper and a careful touch to adjust the float level. If you have anymore questions, don't hesitate to ask. 👍

Junior Ath, Amazon or Walmart. It is comfy not having to feel high frequency vibrations on your balls while riding.

Danny Murphy, it's funny you should mention that. Amongst friends, I've said quite a few times how cool it would be if I could mount one of those goped engines to a bicycle. You're correct, the power to weight ratio seems better with those engines. All things considered, those goped engines are of a much better precision, higher tolerances and better QC than the typical 66cc engine. There may be some very slight issues with the positioning and mounting of said engine, but it's something that I will definitely look into doing... Great suggestion.👍

Bicycle Motorsports You seem like minded my friend... Wouldn't it be cool to develop a frame or something to be adapted purely for ped engines? Kind of draw inspiration from past Goped products and start from there using similar light weight high strength heavy impact resistant materials and make the Jackshaft part of the frame all pre-fitted perhaps. I think a 5 speed would work wonders in opening things up a bit. I would start with a simple Trek 1 speed fat tire bike, no suspension all aluminum one of the super light ones. Then optimize a zenoah or Chung Yang 46cc high compression, with the pipe, carburetor, air filter etc. then try running it with race gas 103 octane can be easily obtained from the right shop and synthetic 2 stroke racing oil for a clean burn and a little extra responsiveness. That'd be good for 8+ hp right there which is Honda Grom Territory. I think the GSR60's made up to 14-16hp I may be off though.

I live in Madison WI. ride my Goped Sport G23LH all over haha drivers' license situation is complicated so I've given all this a fair bit of thought. Need to bite the bullet and buy an engine kit and a frame so I can say I know how everything works exactly but I've been putting it off and working on my goped.

Danny Murphy, if you end up buying a kit, I recommend the new Grubee GT5A or Zeda 80 in that order. www.grubee.net/products/gt5a-es-2-stroke-engine bicyclemotorworks.com/product/zeda-silver-6680cc-bike-engine-kit/ You can get the Zeda 80 from Zeda Motorsports but at the moment they're are sold out. Stay away from random Ebay kits.

Yes I am taking credit for fabricating a breather valve and splash guard on that particular gas cap which would otherwise have neither. I'm not taking credit for the invention of a breather valve on a gas cap, if that is what you meant. It would be pretty foolish to take credit for something that is literally on millions of atv and dirt bike gas caps for quite some time now.

I have a CNC Billet aluminum motor on there now that I assembled myself with balanced cranks and upgraded clutch. However the carburetor I upgraded to was a Mikuni vm18 clamp on carburetor. Just below is a link. I purchased it from treats. If you check out some of my other videos You'll see the carburetor www.treatland.tv/mikuni-vm-18mm-p/mikuni-18mm-vm-round-slide.htm?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_viWBhD8ARIsAH1mCd6SBWvJkXb7ErgKipjgGpxD4ccCKSHxfSAVh_uyXRm5WiMerx2Np8IaApHdEALw_wcB

What kind of setup do you have?

When upgrading to this type of carburetor just know it's a little more complex than the stock carburetors that come with these motors. You might have to tweak it with the jetting and fuel intake and in some cases the fuel float. I've made a few videos addressing the aforementioned.

You're also going to need an 18 mm intake manifold for the motor to match up with the upgraded carburetor

Here's a link to another video I did on a sprocket removal and you can see in the video the reed valve setup that I have that the Mikuni carburetor would connect to. The Reed valve will help immensely with fuel blowback into the carburetor which can mess up the fuel to air mixture ratios and cause fuel leaking out of the carburetor onto the bike frame. I recommend a reed valve. you might have to change the carburetor jetting. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gryXobiXuNW1e6s.html

James Lapple, I have and would really like to Unfortunately there are some spacing/compatibility issues with the frames with the front pedestal mounts.

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James Lapple, yeah I have seen this video before. If you look closely at the pedestal mount and pause it at just the right moment, you will see that this guy has fabricated a custom mounting plate and affixed to it so that the engine can be mounted to the pedestal. I could do the same but... Iam running a reed valve setup with a larger higher performing carb, along with the right angle Molassi Air filter. With that being said, unfortunately, there's just not enough space between the rear mounting bracket of the SBP Jackshaft and the air filter. As it is now, I only have about a 1/4" of space between the frame and the taper of the air filter. Add a jackshaft mounting assembly in there and it wouldnt fit at all. It's a bit frustrating. I have spoken with one of the guys at SBP about this and they are in agreement about the spacing issues. I do have some plans to add a modified jackshaft kit sometime this winter. I appreciate you taking the time to provide your suggestions and links. If you happen to come across any more info of a Jackshaft installed on a similar setup to mine, by all means please send them to me again. 👍

Thanks for the info, I'm still learning, do you build bikes for sale?

James Lapple, I do build these bikes for sale, but primarily on a local level. I think that's great that you are new to these bikes and are wanting to learn more. That what my channel is geared towards- people who are new and want to know more. They are alot of fun to build and ride.

In the frame.

@@BicycleMotorsports I found this frame right after I watched your video. How do you like it?

@@bobbythompson4268 I like the frame very much. The new generation versions of these frames have reinforced pedestal mounts, as the original version of these frames had pedestal mounts that would sheer right off after some time with the vibrations from the motor.

@@BicycleMotorsports cool, thanks for your input. I might try one down the line, I’m about to do my first build and I’m just watching anything and everything I can right now at this stage. These frames look pretty slick I must say.

mark kasper, I thought about it for a moment as I couldn't quite figure it out when you said "electric motor" and finally realized what you meant after I watched the video in its entirety. Yes your are correct about the word motor being electric. Iam aware of the difference and that I use that term quite a bit when talking about these engines. I'm merely using the word interchangeably, that's all. Thanks for the correction. I probably should just use the word 'engine' instead, for accuracy sake.

mark kasper, I hope I'm understanding correctly. As I mentioned in the video, the ports do need to be polished for a smooth flow of air on the intake and exhaust. A "roughed up" surface on the intake and or exhaust would not be advisable. If I misunderstood your comment, just reply and elaborate for me a bit. I want to be on the same page.👍

Hi Jay, im not trying to be difficult, i apologize for the misunderstanding, the fuel gets atomized for a more volitile atmosphere when slightly roughed up not real rough but definitely not smooth on the intake, ive been doing this since the 70's on all kinds of different two strokes. I enjoy your page and am looking forward to more videos, you're one of the more tolerable people to watch hahaha! Keep on rocking it. Dan Bucannan Sr. On Facebook is the owner builder of that HDlightning strike cdi that i spoke of previously HD(HuffyDavidson). Enioy!🏁👍

mark kasper, I certainly didn't think you were being difficult. I appreciate your insight. I had never considered the volatility and atomization of the fuel beyond the carburetor on the intake before. I'm intrigued. I'm going to do more research into this. I always appreciate contributing ideas. 👍

Yes, it's an Engine.