Can you have an engine on a bicycle without paying tax insurance etc?

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male geek

People drive for free on electric bikes so i'm wondering how about petrol?

Is there a engine size limit? UK ONLY thanks

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It's a bit tricky. I'm no expert by any means, but I know that an ordinary assisted electric bike which does away with the need for pedalling and doesn't go very fast is quite legal. However some forms of powered transport are not legal for use on anything other than private land, like segways (shame, cos I'd love one!) , motorized foot scooters, and I know the speed can make a difference. That is actually going to be the biggest hurdle - whether something is legal to use on the road or not. Maybe checking out the DVLA website might help.

Does anyone know Where I can purchase a eclectric start for my dirt bike? Oppose to the kick start?

willrogers

Can this kind of modification even be done! The kick start isnt bad, but I would rather have a electric start or a key starter!

Thanks!

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it all depends on the bike!..some xt600 are kick only,i have fitted elerctric starts to them in the past.but only because some xt600 were electric starts and the parts swap over[with a bit of work though]...there isnt a universal kit,it would be impossable to make one...your quids in if you know af a similar bike to your own with a electric start...not really a diy job mind...have a look at my stuff
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