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[HybriPed]

I think its stands for the "Happy Time" motor, or the 2-strokes!

Thanks. It's a pity that 2-strokes come in for so much stick - they only are an environmental problem in cities. Out in the scrub, they are OK.

I've done 7,000 kms as commuter the past 18 months at about 0.8 litres per 100 kms - total cost about $100.

It is feasible to put direct injection on them too.

Cheers, Greg

 

[Irish John]

Thats right HybriPed, it stands for "Happy Times" and everyone new to MBc has to ask that question because nobody would ever guess what it meant. I think it is called HT for the same reason that bald headed people are often called "curley". Or a certain Prime Minister was nicknamed "Honest John".

 

[HybriPed]

Thats right HybriPed, it stands for "Happy Times" and everyone new to MBc has to ask that question because nobody would ever guess what it meant. I think it is called HT for the same reason that bald headed people are often called "curley". Or a certain Prime Minister was nicknamed "Honest John".

Thanks, but its the first time that I've heard that 2-strokes caused depression.

 

[Irish John]

Thanks, but its the first time that I've heard that 2-strokes caused depression.

They don't per se, but the HT is the one exception because of the trouble it gives and its lack of reliability & longevity and inability to maintain sustained operation on open roads at high revs. Then there's the polution aspect which is pretty depressing and the huge wastage of metal when they pack up for good. I think the jack shaft kit would help cos seems to be good quality but it's like casting pearls at swine to put one on an HT.

 

[HybriPed]

They don't per se, but the HT is the one exception because of the trouble it gives and its lack of reliability & longevity and inability to maintain sustained operation on open roads at high revs. Then there's the polution aspect which is pretty depressing and the huge wastage of metal when they pack up for good. I think the jack shaft kit would help cos seems to be good quality but it's like casting pearls at swine to put one on an HT.

Reliability: My engine came from the Skyhawk factory. It's been fantastic! I have not had one iota of mechanical trouble. not even fuel blockage in about 2 years. I've ridden 7,500 kms (over 2,000 engine kms) on my bicycle.
Pollution: Unfortunately, the public perception and environmental reality are very different. 2-strokes are really only a pollution problem in cities.