milegajo
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Attached is a pic of the current status of my 4 stroke dream. It looks pretty sad now but im still hoping.... Basically heres the list of issues for anyone who purchases this kit to have in mind
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300202384927&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:UK:11
Ensure you leave enough room in the frame and QUADRUPLE check the donor. I didn't and look how snug it is! (had to clip the choke with pliers!)
Rebuilding the rear wheel with the "special axel kit" has been a no go with no shop in the UK wanting to go near it as the machined spoke holes are too wide (indicating need for thicker gauge spokes/washers) Decided to buy a wheel from this vendor (knocked him down from £70 to £50 inc shipping) Still not arrived as it was returned to the factory.
Until the wheel either arrives or i find someone who'll build one and not charge £130! i wont bother with the wide cranks, which by the way wont accomodate for 21 gears, instead you'll have to do with seven. Oh and the threads are too thin for my pedals....
Mounting the engine has been a problem due to snugness as the compression of the mounting plate means there are no forward bolt holes, so i'm going to plead with my local garage to get it welded (would prefer that anyway to the cheap bolts...)
Aside from these factors, the engine is great, starts with barely a quarter pull and runs sweet as a nut, cant wait to eventually get some miles under me belt.....
any pointers from any of you veterans would be GREATLY appreciated....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300202384927&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:UK:11
Ensure you leave enough room in the frame and QUADRUPLE check the donor. I didn't and look how snug it is! (had to clip the choke with pliers!)
Rebuilding the rear wheel with the "special axel kit" has been a no go with no shop in the UK wanting to go near it as the machined spoke holes are too wide (indicating need for thicker gauge spokes/washers) Decided to buy a wheel from this vendor (knocked him down from £70 to £50 inc shipping) Still not arrived as it was returned to the factory.
Until the wheel either arrives or i find someone who'll build one and not charge £130! i wont bother with the wide cranks, which by the way wont accomodate for 21 gears, instead you'll have to do with seven. Oh and the threads are too thin for my pedals....
Mounting the engine has been a problem due to snugness as the compression of the mounting plate means there are no forward bolt holes, so i'm going to plead with my local garage to get it welded (would prefer that anyway to the cheap bolts...)
Aside from these factors, the engine is great, starts with barely a quarter pull and runs sweet as a nut, cant wait to eventually get some miles under me belt.....
any pointers from any of you veterans would be GREATLY appreciated....
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