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thebigC
Apr 29, 2007, 07:37 PM
I want to attach the weed eater that I finally got running to my old mountain bike. I need to know how to convert the high rpm's to more torque. I was thinking that maybe put a propeller on it or directly to the back tire. Need some ideas. Thanks

Here are some clips of both ideas: YouTube - Homemade weedwhacker motorcycle (http://youtube.com/watch?v=0obBpwBzvlw)
YouTube - Bicycle with weed wacker engine and propeller (http://youtube.com/watch?v=7h7AmVPpaEY)

john mccartney
Aug 29, 2008, 07:22 AM
I know a guy that put one on a bike and instead of using gas to power it he uses rubbing alcohol and 2 cycle engine oil. It must work cause that thing flies. He hit 65 on the high way. And it picks up pretty quick too.

ballengerb1
Aug 29, 2008, 07:48 AM
Hey John, did you notice that the bigC posted this question a year and a half ago and nobody answer until today? I think big is gone and no longer monitors this qiestion.

junker454
Apr 13, 2009, 08:20 AM
My idea wouldn't be hard just switch the gears around or rig up a chain where the engine is spining a small gear on a chain to a big gear.