First Motor?

[twitch0601]

I am looking to buy my first motor. i am very mechanically inclined and i know what im doing i just dont like buying much from the internet. you never get what it seems. Anyways i think ive narrowed my search down to this one here.

http://www.gasbike.net/product_3186_detailed.html

The things im wondering is.

1. Is this going to be a good motor to start with?
2. Is the site a good place to buy from (cutomer service, Parts, ect.)
3. Is there a better motor kit out there to get than this?


Mainly what im asking is if you were going to buy a motor kits like this one right now, what one would you buy? I just want to know if im getting good quality stuff? i understand i have to break it in and do things to make it last. i just dont want it going out for some reason and if it does. i want to get parts and not have any probs.


Thanks for helping. I know there are site reviews and motor reviews, but to actually have a motor, site, and a price at once is easier to determine what to do. Just trying to figure out what you would do.

Thank you.

 

[Al.Fisherman]

As far as buying off the internet..I have no problem with it. I have for many years, in fact sometimes the internet is the only place to acquire certain items.
Now for that engine or ANY other Chinese engine...it will be a **** shot. I like myself have had basically had no problems with engines I bought off of the internet specifically all of which came from Fleabay. (minor problems, bad magneto, with 1 of 6), that's a good record. Heck, I sell parts for these HT's, and that is internet buying. Do a search on the company both here and Google. With these Chinese engines you get what you pay for. Considering ALL my bikes were under $300.00 (new frame) to as low as under $200.00 (used bike), you can't go wrong. All these engines are Chinese made, the cheapest out there. So weather you spend $300.00 for a engine or $170.00 you get basically the same engine. Just about all support is nonexistent (with few exceptions). One thing that I've found out (after my first engine..the one I had a problem with), that these engines are NOT out of the box ready to install. I feel that some to major modifications are needed. Reading your experience I don't think you will have a problem.
Here is a paper I wrote up, many members find it a good read.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GcesQihc7-mm3hJGf7UPiqOaRXZ8ekUT99QUZq2qXXE/edit

http://www.gasbike.net/product_3186_detailed.html

The things im wondering is.

1. Is this going to be a good motor to start with? I feel it is a good starter.
2. Is the site a good place to buy from (cutomer service, Parts, ect.) Never dealt with them.
3. Is there a better motor kit out there to get than this? As far as a HT..I doubt it, as far as a engine..yes.

Mainly what im asking is if you were going to buy a motor kits like this one right now, what one would you buy? I just want to know if im getting good quality stuff? i understand i have to break it in and do things to make it last. i just dont want it going out for some reason and if it does. i want to get parts and not have any probs. Good quality and Chinese engines is a oxymoron. As far as replacement parts...no problem there.

Thank you.

 

[BoltsMissing]

Depends what country you are in, I have had excellent and stable service from
www.zbox.com.au
or www.rocksolidengines.com.au

 

[bob haynes]

first motor

I bought my first motor from "gasbikes" also bought alot of parts from them all in all I was somewhat satisfied did not use all the parts that came with the kit got rid of rag joint and upgraded to alum sprocket upgraded to a heavy duty chain even though they claimed their chain was HD everyone seems to sell kits for about the same price so I don't know if it makes much difference maybe find a dealer in your state that you can work with

 

[HeadSmess]

As far as buying off the internet..I have no problem with it. I have for many years, in fact sometimes the internet is the only place to acquire certain items.

too true. try finding a TDA 2040 power amp chip in a shop.

or the tiny little 7a fuse i blew on my cnc mill... http://www.homanndesigns.com/store/...mage&pID=174&zenid=1rahcmn3jrik0bg46ofq6h6qj0