Instructions for Gas Assisted Motorized Bikes

Bicycles are one of the most widely-used forms of transportation in the world. Biking is good exercise, and economical for making short trips. Riders who want to go the extra mile at speeds as high as 40 miles per hour can add a gas-assisted motor to their bikes. This can be done by obtaining a kit and installing the motor on your bike at home.

Things You'll Need

  • V-frame bicycle
  • 2- or 4-stroke gas bicycle engine kit
  • Screwdriver
  • Electrical tape
  • Wrench
  • Chain breaker
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Instructions

    • 1

      Obtain a V-frame bicycle and examine it to be sure it is in good working condition and that all the components are there. A V-frame bike works well for adding a gas motor engine because its shape is conducive to installation.

    • 2

      Select either a 2-stroke or 4-stroke engine to add to your bicycle. These will enable your bike to travel at speeds as high as 40 miles per hour. An engine can be purchased online or at a bicycle shop.

    • 3

      Mount the motor to your bike's frame according to the instructions for your particular engine kit. Seal the inner tubes of the frame with electrical tape to protect the paint on your bike. Slide the motor down the V-frame until the front and rear mounts fit snugly between the bars.

    • 4

      Check the pedal clearance on either side of the bike once the motor is in place to make sure they have room to move before securing the mounts by tightening them.

    • 5

      Use a screwdriver to install the kill switch on the left side of your handlebars and the throttle on the right. Make sure to install these parts at a position that will be comfortable for you. Attach the cables for each and connect them to the engine, using electrical tape to seal them in place.

    • 6

      Place the engine's sprocket over the axle on your rear wheel on the non-driving side, opposite your bike's existing sprockets.

    • 7

      Secure the engine's drive chain by positioning it over the sprocket and connecting it to the engine, being sure the chain remains taut; if it is loose, remove some of the links with a chain breaker.

    • 8

      Add at least a gallon of gasoline to your bike's new engine. Take the bike outdoors and go for a test-drive.