Motor Kits for Bicycles

[Scrubadub]

Has anyone ever purchased a kit for mounting a 2 stroke or 4 stroke gas engine on a regular bicycle? I was thinking this could be a great shuttle vehicle as opposed to bringing 2 vehicles, hitching, or pedaling a bike. I looked on-line and there appears to be a wide range of kits, from the >$600 golden eagle (http://www.bikeengines.com/) to >$150 Kings Kits (http://www.kingsmotorbikes.com/). I have an old GT Avalanche Mountain bike that I would be willing to mount one of these on as a lightweight shuttle rig for dirt/backroad shuttles in MT (no interstate travel), but I do not know anyone that has done this....anyone ever do this or know someone that has? If so how does it run? any recs or info would be helpful...Thanks....

[Jethro]

Those are both kind of neat. You have gotten me thinking about a new commuter vehicle now. I use my plated dirt bike as my desert shuttle vehicle if we are just a couple of boaters. If there is any chance you are going to use in on pavement, do not exceed the 50cc max or it is a motorcycle, which requires licensing and insurance.

[bad dancer]

I just bought a motor for my cruiser. I will put up an update in sprocket rockets in a couple of days. Pics and progress report.

[splat]

I have a neighbor that has a couple electric motor bikes he uses for runs to the store and stuff.
With gas this high, it makes a lot of sense.

[JerseyDave]

Mount the motor on some rubber bushings or you'll rattle your fillings out.