Petrol engine

[Biker man]

A few years ago a chap passed me on his bike like the clappers .I realized it had a petrol engine he passed a few times ,think he was going to work somewhere nearby then he stopped.

 

[fossyant]

Totally illegal, but hey ho. Someone who worked at our caravan site pub had one that would do about 60 mph. This was bolted to a BSO, with correspondingly bad brakes.

 

[Cycleops]

This is what usually happens to them:
https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/rider-bicycle-fitted-petrol-engine-21551999

 

[fossyant]

This is what usually happens to them:
https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/rider-bicycle-fitted-petrol-engine-21551999

You are a bit out of touch in Ghana. No coppers round 'ere' when you need them - budget cuts. Ride what you stole !

 

[Cycleops]

No need for those conversions here, you can buy a brand new Chinese copy of a 70s 125cc Honda for £400.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

There are a couple of bikes with petrol engines on them round here
Very small engines - one is ridden by a young bloke in Widnes but he seems to ride it sensibly - last time I saw him he was riding through the pedestrianised area of teh High Street - but very slowly and carefully
I have seen a older bloke on one around Hale - seem to go at normal bike speed plus a bit but again sensibly
They both look like DIY things - so possibly just someone with a shed and some time

 

[Biker man]

A few years ago a chap passed me on his bike like the clappers .I realized it had a petrol engine he passed a few times ,think he was going to work somewhere nearby then he stopped.

Totally illegal, but hey ho. Someone who worked at our caravan site pub had one that would do about 60 mph. This was bolted to a BSO, with correspondingly bad brakes.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/qftwxsKzwo8mt7qy7

There are a couple of bikes with petrol engines on them round here
Very small engines - one is ridden by a young bloke in Widnes but he seems to ride it sensibly - last time I saw him he was riding through the pedestrianised area of teh High Street - but very slowly and carefully
I have seen a older bloke on one around Hale - seem to go at normal bike speed plus a bit but again sensibly
They both look like DIY things - so possibly just someone with a shed and some time

Wonder what engine they use chainsaw or lawnmower 🚴

 

[classic33]

https://photos.app.goo.gl/qftwxsKzwo8mt7qy7
Wonder what engine they use chainsaw or lawnmower 🚴

Chainsaw usually, the drive(chain) is already set up in the right direction.

 

[Biker man]

Chainsaw usually, the drive(chain) is already set up in the right direction.

Never thought of that there is one on display at a mountain biking centre

Chainsaw usually, the drive(chain) is already set up in the right direction.

Never thought of that good thinking.

 

[Biker man]

Chainsaw usually, the drive(chain) is already set up in the right direction.

Chainsaw usually, the drive(chain) is already set up in the right direction.

Chainsaw usually, the drive(chain) is already set up in the right direction.

Love to try this beauty out .

 

[Badger_Boom]

There are a couple of bikes with petrol engines on them round here
Very small engines - one is ridden by a young bloke in Widnes but he seems to ride it sensibly - last time I saw him he was riding through the pedestrianised area of teh High Street - but very slowly and carefully
I have seen a older bloke on one around Hale - seem to go at normal bike speed plus a bit but again sensibly
They both look like DIY things - so possibly just someone with a shed and some time

I've seen a guy on one in York a few times. He appears to be a Deliveroo rider (other flavours of takeaway delivery could be involved), and is usually seen on weekend evening going like the clappers.

 

[Brandane]

There are a couple of bikes with petrol engines on them round here

I've got one myself!

 

[Biker man]

I've seen a guy on one in York a few times. He appears to be a Deliveroo rider (other flavours of takeaway delivery could be involved), and is usually seen on weekend evening going like the clappers.

I read that the police had caught a bloke going uphill on a bike doing 30mph illegal motor and a throttle and prosecuting him if a ordinary bike had being coming down the hill doing 30mph he or she would be legal .

 

[Ian H]

For info on the history of motorised bicycles, google 'Cyclemaster' or go here: https://onlinebicyclemuseum.co.uk/1950s-raleigh-cyclemaster/

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

I've got one myself!

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Where are the pedals??