Tanaka 40 Bicycle Gas Engine Kit

I wish to thank you for designing and making available such an “elegant” machine. I purchased one of your engines and it’s been a real joy. I chose the Tanaka 40cc 2-stroke engine since I am not a small guy. Also, I wish to thank your review customers. It’s been fun and inspirational to read their stories, which convinced me almost as much as the engine. When I first bought it, I installed it on my recumbent bike. Since it is a recumbent (a special, low wind resistance bike) with an aerodynamic fairing, I had it doing just over 40 mph (ssshhh). However, the engine sat just behind my head and it was too loud – I had to use ear plugs. So…I bought a full suspension Kona bike. Actually, just the frame - an Ebay reject (shippers dinged the frame) which had been returned to the seller. I got it heap cheap. The Tanaka is a beast with all kinds of torque. Full suspension and disc brakes make the bike both comfortable and secure. I help it on the steep hills and when I start out (for fear of burning out the clutch), but once I get moving, I can go as fast as 33 mph. I could go faster with a larger gear, but we have too many hills. The engine cruises comfortably around 24 or 25 mph. Mounting the engine on the frame pivot freed up my axle so that I could use the quick release mechanism designed to hook up my trailer. I use it to go shopping, run errands, go to the library, go to the gym or whatever and whenever. I have a new car which gets between 35 to 40 mpg, but this is more efficient and more fun. And, I still get exercise without destroying my already damaged knees. I could go on and on about this, but buy one, you’ll get the picture. Some people laughed at me and thought this was stupid, but now, I am the one who is smiling as I fly by the gas station with $3+ per gallon regular.

I have to say I can't remember when I have had this much fun. I just turned 500 miles today and my tanaka 40cc gets stronger everyday. I had no problems installing the kit and it only took around 20 minutes. I have the kit on my Schwinn clear creek cruiser and it fit great with no problems at all. I went with the tanaka 40 cc for two reasons. 1, I'm a big guy and weigh around 220. The second reason is I have a lot of huge hills here in the part of Ohio where I live. There are so many hills that you can't go a mile with out running into a big one. The tanaka 40cc delivers on the power I needed and expected. On the hills it keeps me around 15 mph going up hill with no pedaling. Keep in mind also that were talking about hills that are 40% incline and up and those are some hills ! The only thing I recommend is that you get a back up tensioner spring. For some reason mine didn't make it to 200 miles. That's the only problem I have had. The 40cc runs me at a speed of 33 mph on the flat and between 37 and 40 mph down hill. I want to thank you for such a great product. You guys are TOP NOTCH ! I also send out some love to Tanaka for making a great little engine. Take care everyone and if your thinking about buying a Tanaka bicycle engine kit, just buy it already! You won't regret it. Sincerely, Matt in Ohio P.S. Here is a short video of my bicycle in action: