Tanaka PF-3300 V-Belt Drive w/Power Pipe

[lowracer]

I figured it was time to 'thread hop' from my friction drive thread, http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=36749, to this one since I changed over to v-belt drive.
Today I installed the new power pipe I got on eBay for $39 & it fits perfectly. I can tell that power is improved in the mid to upper range rpm's w/the pipe. The stock little exhaust muffler seems very restrictive probably cause it also has a catalytic converter built into it. I noticed alot more heat coming off the exhaust while running it with the little stock muffler. The new pipe is also surprisingly quiet w/ a deep throaty sound (possibly cause I've grown accustomed to the pocket bike engines which are stupid loud). I havent taken it out for a WOT speed run yet since I want to do a little bit of break in, but so far it feels about the same power as my trusty ole Subaru Robin EH035.
Here are a few of todays pics.
-Lowracer-

 

[lowracer]

I took it out for a test spin today w/the new engine & pipe.
I rev'd it up a bit higher to test higher rpm performance.
The engine is not broken in yet & only has ~3 miles on it.
At higher rpm, the engine definitely begins to sing beyond where the stock catalytic canister muffler restricts performance. I dont wanna hurt this sweet little engine by going too hard too soon, but so far I'm happy with the performance & I think its got more on top than the Robin. Hope it gets even better once broken in (as I've heard these Tanakas do). Not a bad powerplant for $89 + $39 for the pipe...Now I only wish I bought a few more engines while they were available for $89
-Lowracer-

 

[occchopperfl]

I took it out for a test spin today w/the new engine & pipe.
I rev'd it up a bit higher to test higher rpm performance.
The engine is not broken in yet & only has ~3 miles on it.
At higher rpm, the engine definitely begins to sing beyond where the stock catalytic canister muffler restricts performance. I dont wanna hurt this sweet little engine by going too hard too soon, but so far I'm happy with the performance & I think its got more on top than the Robin. Hope it gets even better once broken in (as I've heard these Tanakas do). Not a bad powerplant for $89 + $39 for the pipe...Now I only wish I bought a few more engines while they were available for $89
-Lowracer-

Nice!

I wish I bought one to keep, (I sold the two I bought.)...

 

[lowracer]

occchopperfl,
I took it out for a 65 mile ride (took it to work) & got a chance to really test this puppy out. I was amazed at the top end of the Tanaka 32cc...
Getting tucked in low, I was able to hit & maintain 40 mph for as long as I wanted to stay tucked in.
The pipe definitely allows this engine to get into its powerband & changes the personality of this little engine. I think this pipe is a must have for all those who purchased the Tanaka PF-3300 on Amazon recently for $89...
I really had fun with this bike today & now I'm on a mission to either find a relatively inexpensive front fairing bubble from a motorcycle or recumbent windscreen manufacturer or make one myself out of Coroplast (ugly) to mount onto the handlebar/forks.
When I got home from my MB adventure, the 2 additional MSR tanks were in my mailbox along with 2 (of the 4) handlebar mounted water bottle cages I won on eBay. Good thing too since I ran out of fuel with about 1 mile left till home. What I do is pull over, set the bike up on the centerstand & un-set the V-Belt. Then I tie the V-Belt up in two locations to the bike frame using two velcro staps that I keep strapped onto the bike seatpost at all times for just such an occasion.
The added MSR tanks will get me further down the road, now I just need some sun screen (got sun-burned...lol)
P.S. -I used 42 oz of fuel for the 65 miles=198 mpg's....not too shabby!-
-Lowracer-

 

[occchopperfl]

occchopperfl,
I took it out for a 65 mile ride (took it to work) & got a chance to really test this puppy out. I was amazed at the top end of the Tanaka 32cc...
Getting tucked in low, I was able to hit & maintain 40 mph for as long as I wanted to stay tucked in.
The pipe definitely allows this engine to get into its powerband & changes the personality of this little engine. I think this pipe is a must have for all those who purchased the Tanaka PF-3300 on Amazon recently for $89...
I really had fun with this bike today & now I'm on a mission to either find a relatively inexpensive front fairing bubble from a motorcycle or recumbent windscreen manufacturer or make one myself out of Coroplast (ugly) to mount onto the handlebar/forks.
When I got home from my MB adventure, the 2 additional MSR tanks were in my mailbox along with 2 (of the 4) handlebar mounted water bottle cages I won on eBay. Good thing too since I ran out of fuel with about 1 mile left till home. What I do is pull over, set the bike up on the centerstand & un-set the V-Belt. Then I tie the V-Belt up in two locations to the bike frame using two velcro staps that I keep strapped onto the bike seatpost at all times for just such an occasion.
The added MSR tanks will get me further down the road, now I just need some sun screen (got sun-burned...lol)
P.S. -I used 42 oz of fuel for the 65 miles=198 mpg's....not too shabby!-
-Lowracer-

Very Cool Lowracer!

Sigh... Now I want to buy the engine (again) for my next build...

Did you make your own "GEBE" Kit?

And can you take some closeups of the belt/ ring/ rim?

Thanks!

 

[lowracer]

occchopperfl,
I did make my own sheave system. Here is a link to my old thread.
http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=31691
-Lowracer-

 

[Stoney]

Looking good. I bought 2 of those engines. Can you give the link to get a pipe for those who may want one?

 

[lowracer]

Stoney,
Go on eBay & type into search, "Bladez Pipe"
The one I got was $39 + shipping & very nice quality made specifically for the BladeZ scooters (Tanaka brand).
If you wanna part with one of the engines, I'd be up to buying one from you?
-Lowracer-

 

[lowracer]

I mounted up some MSR bottles today to the frame instead of the handlebars. This should get me further down the road between fill-ups. 60 oz on the bike & 20 oz in the tank should get me well over 100 miles.
I am loving this fuel economy.
I also installed a small 90 degree copper elbow pipe on the exhaust to better direct the fumes back & away from my body. I noticed the other day in the wind that my shirt was all smelly like 2-stroke...This seems to help.
-Lowracer-

 

[Deleted Member 4613]

It appears your method of making a sheave eleminates V-brakes. So what do yo do for rear brakes?