Tanaka 32 (where did "ask a question, get a link go?")

[bamabikeguy]

I got a message in the private page area, was going to post it in that excellent Tanaka 32 thread that was in the "New Members, ask a question....." area.

Hello Bambabikeguy, I am hoping that you give me your opion. I live in a hilly area and with gear on I would weight about 240 LBS, I was looking at the Tanaka 32cc motor (for awhile I was greedy for the 40cc, but decided didn't think need that much power) but I am debating on the R/S 35cc. Oh I also want to be able to tow a trailer for groceries or camp gear. So of the 2 motors in you opinion do you think would be better? Apratt (Arthur Pratt) thanks

The Tanaka 32 can not only do the job, but most folks don't realize that once you have about 1,000 miles, Tanaka sells a carby upgrade that can "supposedly" improve the performance by 20%.

I don't know who has done this, only that my personal Tanaka 32 has about 4-5,000 miles, screams like a banshee. Having that many miles means I can use Amsoils 100:1 on road trips, I put 3 capfuls (75:1) in a tank, instead of 4 caps of regular oil.

I was going to point to the previous Tanaka thread for others to chime in and Arthur to ask questions, but "X" marks THIS spot.

 

[apratt]

I got a message in the private page area, was going to post it in that excellent Tanaka 32 thread that was in the "New Members, ask a question....." area.



The Tanaka 32 can not only do the job, but most folks don't realize that once you have about 1,000 miles, Tanaka sells a carby upgrade that can "supposedly" improve the performance by 20%.

I don't know who has done this, only that my personal Tanaka 32 has about 4-5,000 miles, screams like a banshee. Having that many miles means I can use Amsoils 100:1 on road trips, I put 3 capfuls (75:1) in a tank, instead of 4 caps of regular oil.

I was going to point to the previous Tanaka thread for others to chime in and Arthur to ask questions, but "X" marks THIS spot.

Hello Bama, I didn't know weather to post in the 2 stroke section or not, so I put it in you pm mail. So thanks for your opion as I value your judement. I just wasn't sure if the R/S 35 cc would be a good choice. I liked the idea of not haveing to mix oil in the gas but it is not a big deal.
BTW I realy enjoy reading about your long trips. Thay are a joy to read. If I ever beat my cancer I hope I can take a bike trip. Be nice to take the slow lane.

 

[srdavo]

The ""New Members, ask a question....get a link" forum never really caught on.
There were threads with 25 replies & NO links given. It was never meant for discussion.... it was to show the new guys that the answers are already (almost always) here. & the fact that 'search' really works!!
All those threads have been integrated into their appropriate forums.
Is this the one you are looking for?
http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=20377&highlight=tanaka

75:1....???? really???? I ran 50:1 Amsoil in my Mitsubishi

What does the manufacturer recommend?

(I know....'search' for it....hahahahaha)

 

[bamabikeguy]

Denis said that once I got the Zenoah over 1,000, I could lean it to maybe 60:1.

Then, on the Mobil ride in Jan '07, two fishermen in Bayou La Batre gave me a new bottle of Amsoil 100:1, said all the professionals down there were using it.

So, knowing 1 + 1 = 2 / .75 = 3.1734....well, I didn't calculate it by mm's or ozs, just started using 3 caps of it instead of 4, and ONLY on my personal engine.

 

[apratt]

I have used the search and have read a lot on about the different motors, expecialy about the Tanaka and the R/S. I just wanted Bama's opinoin that was all. As I said I value Bama's opinoin.

 

[bamabikeguy]

A new customer, Jimmy Burke, is using the RS 35 with a trailer, won't move his car anymore, uses the bike for grocery runs. And he's about your size.

If you don't need 33-35+ per hour speed, the RS has nice, quiet low end torque.

Either one will do the trick, I'm keeping my R/S 35 on the recumbent local, staying around 25 mph. Long distance & hilly climbing will be on the Tanaka.