Installing a motor on a BMX bike...

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It looks fairly easy installing a motor on to a BMX bike. It's just cutting, mounting, welding, lining up, and wiring...right? I have everything to do this (BMX bike, tools, power tools). I just need a motor now. Which motor should I use that can fit a BMX bike, but have at least 3HP. I want to hit at least 15mph...Any ideas?
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watch where your legs are because a motor like that has no mercy
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old chain saw motor?,scooter moter?,electric mabey

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SpudStuff wrote:watch where your legs are because a motor like that has no mercy
Yeh...I just like going fast...Should I go with a motor or stick with a HPV (human-powered vehicle)? Anyone know how to hit 20mph with a HPV?
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i've never tried mounting a motor onto a bike... although i still think that it would be cool to make your own pulse jet engine and mount that on :twisted: . lol just kiddin.
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you could make it a bmx/moutain bike hybrid if you put some gears on it , then you could go fast.I go at least 50kph on my mountain bike sometimes
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)DEMON( wrote:you could make it a bmx/moutain bike hybrid if you put some gears on it , then you could go fast.I go at least 50kph on my mountain bike sometimes
Lol, I've been scared of mountains ever since I crashed. I was mountain biking and I was going VERY fast because the mountain is pretty steep. I was too nervous to think so I hit the front break instead of the back break and I got tossed a couple feet.

But will a lawn mower motor be good?
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i would of paid money to see that happen. :lol:
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im w/ demon that would be worth money to see
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A lawn mower engine on a bike?? That might make it kinda heavy.
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If your really intent on doing this, i sagest a chainsaw engine. The lawnmower engine would have to hang off 1 side to far to be pratacable. With electric you would run out of cord. The pulse jet has allready been done. Thats as far as i'm going on this idea!
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Pulse jet? What's that?

EDIT: I did some research and DAYUM! Thanks for suggesting that. I'm actually going to try this. Should I build one for my go-kart, BMX bike, or Hot Wheels car :P?
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wot bmx do you have ?
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hay,would it be a good idea to put a motor on a mountain bike,it has gears and stuff so it could be fun
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teledu wrote:wot bmx do you have ?
I have a Diamondback.
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