V-twin HT engine!?!?

Apparently someone has done it!  Though it's not on the market yet, though.  Maybe someday!  I'll buy one if it's ever available!

EDIT: The Acme V-twin HT engine will likely never come out.  It's actually been a few years since the original thread about it, and there's been no word about it since.  Too bad, really!

Bicycle engine kits made in America

We all love inexpensive bicycle engines, but the sad part is that most of them come from China. 

That's why I decided to make a page dedicated to bicycle engines and kits that are Made In America!

Since they aren't very common, this page will start out with few listings, but I plan on continually growing this list so please check back!

Bumble Bee Bolt-on Bicycle Engines
Golden Eagle Bike Engine

Inner-tube seat

Decent bike seats are expensive and they aren't always as wide or cushy as you might want them to be.  This interesting DIY approach takes a bike inner-tube and transforms it into a bike seat! 

Expansion chamber with dual tail pipes

Another interesting project if you're a welder.  It might help with performance some, although I think it may be louder than even just the stock muffler?  Looks cool, though!

Make your own clutch cable

The Bell brake cable repair set for $4 has a compatible cable to replace the stock clutch cable, but why even spend that amount if you have a perfectly good spare brake cable?  This mod lets you use solder to make seemingly any brake cable compatible with the stock clutch lever!

How to fix a slipping clutch

As well as hacks, I also like to feature some maintenance tips, since the manuals that come with the kits don't do quite enough to tell us how to maintain our bikes.

This excellent video demonstrates how to clean out your clutch and fix it from slipping.

As a word of caution to anyone who tries this, please remember to wear goggles and gloves!  Brake cleaner is nasty stuff and try not to get it on your skin!

Getting a bicycle engine kit in California

Due to CARB regulations, it can be tough for newbies in California to buy a motorized bicycle kit!  Many distributors refuse specifically to ship to Californians!  


Now I have made a page with a list of all distributors I know of that are California-friendly!