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midgymcgee

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Okay okay, point made. We can't leave yet anyway (she got a real bad injury recently).

Seeing how packing light is not an option I suppose this plan is aborted.
I am currently in new Orleans and I am planning a trip out to Idaho falls with my motorized bike and camper. I believe that it can be done quiet successfully I have a new Fat tire mongoose and a 66cc motor I know the law is set at 49cc but I have always used the 66cc and never had a problem. Now for my trailer I seen a few videos on youtube and constructed a trailer out of 3 lightweight 1 by 2 and some campaign signs it weights 18lb and I have been making regular trips to baton rouge for the last three weeks occasionally a day in the week loaded with buckets 4 5gallon buckets of water I have no problem but its entirely flat land. also loaded by my calculations I am getting rite at 47mpg on fuel hope this helps
 

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I am currently in new Orleans and I am planning a trip out to Idaho falls with my motorized bike and camper. I believe that it can be done quiet successfully I have a new Fat tire mongoose and a 66cc motor I know the law is set at 49cc but I have always used the 66cc and never had a problem. Now for my trailer I seen a few videos on youtube and constructed a trailer out of 3 lightweight 1 by 2 and some campaign signs it weights 18lb and I have been making regular trips to baton rouge for the last three weeks occasionally a day in the week loaded with buckets 4 5gallon buckets of water I have no problem but its entirely flat land. also loaded by my calculations I am getting rite at 47mpg on fuel hope this helps
I meant to like not dislike like to see pictures
 

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The two stroke Chinese bicycle motors are a bit iffy, some people have had ok luck, others have had them break down with only a few miles. A honda 4 stroke would probably be more reliable but they're more expensive, especially if it had a cvt drive to a sprocket or pulley on the wheel. There are friction roller drive models that are cheaper and easier to install, but roller drive sucks in the rain and wears the tire out faster. Sometimes you can find those little honda motors for a good deal on those miniature garden tillers.
 

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Here's my new golden eagle bike engines Honda four stroke.. got it today. The thing RIPS HARD holy crow
 

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You will get pulled over in many other states if you have that on the road. Many states require you to have a moped plate and insurance. Just look into the laws for each state you would like to roll through and plan accordingly. Also, expect the motor to burn out and be ok with the prospect of pedaling most of the way if it happens. Good luck and have fun.
 

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You will get pulled over in many other states if you have that on the road. Many states require you to have a moped plate and insurance. Just look into the laws for each state you would like to roll through and plan accordingly. Also, expect the motor to burn out and be ok with the prospect of pedaling most of the way if it happens. Good luck and have fun.
You talkin to me?
 

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talkin to anyone trying to cross state lines. For example, Ohio will throw you in jail for riding a motor bike with out a plate. I know this states policy from experience. Just plan the route based off of the states laws that have no problem with these bike
 

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