Walter
From Hernando, MS
July 18th, 2008
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The Golden Eagle 35cc Robin / Subaru 4 stroke
engine mounted on a Landrider
bike which
is equipped with auto-shift
gearing. It has
turned out to be a great
combination of engineering
concepts. Both units compliment
each other.
l have almost 200 miles
of testing with the
combination, and I must
say... "It exceeds
my expectations".
I was a little apprehensive
in using the engine on
this particular bike,
but it has been a wonderful
match.
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At any speed, when I want
to pedal.... the
right gear is engaged...
On hills, if I want
to assist the engine, I
use the throttle
to adjust the amount of
energy that I want
to expend. On hills, I
usually just add enough
pedal to maintain my average
speed. Consequently,
I term this combination:
"A Hybrid Bike".
Upon coming to a stop-
sign or red light,
it has automatically dropped
to low gear
when starting again. Thus,
I concentrate
on the traffic only. Although,
the tested
top speed is 30 mph, I
usually cruise at
20 to 23. I weigh 215 lbs,
and the gas mileage
on the last test was about
185 MPG. Our gas
here contains 10% ethanol.
In accordance
to the tests with my automobile,
I am certain
that I would gain 10% in
MPG, if I had pure
gasoline. I live in a rural
area, and my
last trip was 39 miles.
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In Mississippi, mopeds
require a license
plate... but no driver's
license. I took
pictures to the tax collectors
office and
showed them my bike and
the motor. I told
them that I wanted to be
street legal. They
said that this was a bicycle,
and no license
was required. Therefore,
I am calling this
combo a "Hybrid Bicycle"!
Apparently
the tax people don't term
it a "moped".
In summation: I am 75 years
of age, and am
hung up on old "Red,
White and Blue".
I consider my investment
in this machine
as my contribution to OPEC.
When I fill up
my tank now... It is with
a Dr. Pepper bottle!!!!
Walter
Hernando, Mississippi
USA
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