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I want to make a push bike with the biggest cc motor and want to know what is the max I can go without breaking the law. Something to get to the grocery store and back pretty much. save a little on gas. thank you for your help. :)
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Illinois is a bit picky about requiring license for 'motor vehicles' including 'motorcycles' class that includes the 'mopeds' in other states- they do have a 'light/beginners' license required on the little 50cc scooters up to 150cc and a 'full' motorcycle license' for larger cycles. What you're inquiring about is a sort of grey area of a 'bicycle with motor assist'- and the few notes I've seen say they let electric motored with pedals bikes be treated as bicycles--but a gas engined on the street is a 'motor vehicle' requiring various bits and pieces, license plate and a motorcycle operators license. other post imply they get away with 1hp and under 20mph top speed on a previously registered 'bicycle' that still has operating pedals- it is a 'assisted' bicycle, not a 'motor vehicle' and the old case law in Illinois on Whizzer kits treated them as bicycles so unless legislative act or Illinois DOT has a specific administrative rule you can argue in court and MAYBE get away with it if you quoted the old case laws- and prosecutor didn't have a counter. Don't ride at night without lights, don't get drunk, and check your local police for a 'upgrade' of the bicycle municipal registration.
Illinois is a bit picky about requiring license for 'motor vehicles' including 'motorcycles' class that includes the 'mopeds' in other states- they do have a 'light/beginners' license required on the little 50cc scooters up to 150cc and a 'full' motorcycle license' for larger cycles. What you're inquiring about is a sort of grey area of a 'bicycle with motor assist'- and the few notes I've seen say they let electric motored with pedals bikes be treated as bicycles--but a gas engined on the street is a 'motor vehicle' requiring various bits and pieces, license plate and a motorcycle operators license. other post imply they get away with 1hp and under 20mph top speed on a previously registered 'bicycle' that still has operating pedals- it is a 'assisted' bicycle, not a 'motor vehicle' and the old case law in Illinois on Whizzer kits treated them as bicycles so unless legislative act or Illinois DOT has a specific administrative rule you can argue in court and MAYBE get away with it if you quoted the old case laws- and prosecutor didn't have a counter. Don't ride at night without lights, don't get drunk, and check your local police for a 'upgrade' of the bicycle municipal registration.
What are the pros and cons of buying a motor for a bicycle?
I'm 14 and am thinking about getting a summer job. I have a mountain bike, and want to be able to get to work without freakin' pedaling everywhere. I am looking at a 80cc (66cc) bike kit that I want to put on my bike. What are the pros of a bike motor, and what are the cons (weather, reliability)
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Gas motors on bicycles are called mopeds! There are reasons mopeds and motorcycles are built the way they are and not like a standard bike.
Pros to gas bike motor: None.
Cons:
Fire hazard
Gasoline fumes which are a known carcinogen or cancer causing agent
Unreliable
Extra weight when the motor dies or you run out of gas
Expensive
Depending on where you live they might be illegal
If you must have a motor other than yourself, buy an electric assist bicycle. They'll help you start from a standstill and get you to a comfortable cruising speed without too much sweat.
Gas motors on bicycles are called mopeds! There are reasons mopeds and motorcycles are built the way they are and not like a standard bike.
Pros to gas bike motor: None.
Cons:
Fire hazard
Gasoline fumes which are a known carcinogen or cancer causing agent
Unreliable
Extra weight when the motor dies or you run out of gas
Expensive
Depending on where you live they might be illegal
If you must have a motor other than yourself, buy an electric assist bicycle. They'll help you start from a standstill and get you to a comfortable cruising speed without too much sweat.
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