arceeguy
Active Member
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But while we're on the subject, China is somewhat enigmatic in the fact that they have a capitalist economy with an authoritarian government.
Happt Time factory assembly - No wonder these engines keep failing
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But while we're on the subject, China is somewhat enigmatic in the fact that they have a capitalist economy with an authoritarian government.
Stan4d
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGJoaHr2QdM&feature=related
These are probably the people who build some of our toys.
So again, what is wrong with driving a seal with a hammer.
These are probably the people who build some of our toys.
So again, what is wrong with driving a seal with a hammer.
Dilly Bar Rob
Member
Yes... I wanted to order two more PK80's for builds that I have going on. I noticed the absence of them on eBay and zoombicycles.com (same as powerkingshop) also showed "sold out" on all their kits. I e-mailed them to find out whats going on, Andrew got back to me saying that their shipment is simply delayed because of the Chinese new year and that they will have PK80's back in stock by the end of february
Sorry if this is off topic, just wanted to reply to that.
Huntington
Member
Religions beliefs aside, China is a government censored country. One example being the China google censorship. You may not fell you enjoy freedom of speech, but that is only because you never endured true censorship and have no comparison.
stealthc9
Member
I do agree with that, but if you go there buy a house and dont claim citizenship, you'll have some diplomatic immunity.
arceeguy
Active Member
Yes... I wanted to order two more PK80's for builds that I have going on. I noticed the absence of them on eBay and zoombicycles.com (same as powerkingshop) also showed "sold out" on all their kits. I e-mailed them to find out whats going on, Andrew got back to me saying that their shipment is simply delayed because of the Chinese new year and that they will have PK80's back in stock by the end of february
Sorry if this is off topic, just wanted to reply to that.
I think it is relevant as far as a discussion on quality goes. (as the original poster was attempting to lampoon the manufacturing techniques)
And powerkingshop has a reputation for selling kits of decent quality. (relatively speaking, of course) I still think the Grubee Starfire engines made at the NTJL factory are the best, but Grubee will no longer be importing 2 strokes into the USA because of an EPA reclassification of these types of engines. I have ordered dozens of engines from powerkingshop in the past, so its good to know that if I decide to stay in the 2 stroke scene, I have a Canadian source. For now, the 50cc slant head w/steel cylinder by BoyGoFast is my favorite engine.
Mountainman
Active Member
can bet he's pretty darn good at what he's doing !!!
noTHING if done right
as mentioned already
there are many ways to get those THINGS in there
I have used the proper size socket -- light beat hammer -- one of the best I think
wood with hammer
and just the gentle tapping of a precision hammer -- get's the job done
and most important -- as mentioned already
if that guy beats those THINGS in all day long
you can bet he's pretty darn good at what he's doing !!!
ps -- had to come back and add this
as much as I hate to say it that is -- you can bet he's pretty darn good at what he's doing !!!
I would rather see someone right here in the States doing the job !!!!!!!!
MM
noTHING if done right
as mentioned already
there are many ways to get those THINGS in there
I have used the proper size socket -- light beat hammer -- one of the best I think
wood with hammer
and just the gentle tapping of a precision hammer -- get's the job done
and most important -- as mentioned already
if that guy beats those THINGS in all day long
you can bet he's pretty darn good at what he's doing !!!
ps -- had to come back and add this
as much as I hate to say it that is -- you can bet he's pretty darn good at what he's doing !!!
I would rather see someone right here in the States doing the job !!!!!!!!
MM
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motorbikemike45
Member
Chinese wages are considerably lower than ours, true, but a big part of why their stuff is so cheap here is the false low value of the Yuan compared to the Dollar. If the Chinese gov. allowed the Yuan to legitimately float on the international money market things would be a lot fairer.
Stan4d
New Member
I hear you Mountainman....But due to things out of our control (union wages, trade agreements, liberals blaming conservative, conservatives blaming the liberls) We are just stuck in the middle with our happy times.....and I dont know about you, I love it. Mine may not be high quality, but it is a runner and I love tinkering with it. I am also thankful to live in the USA (no offence to my friends Down Under) and hope that that worker will someday have the same quality of life and same working conditions we have.
Dilly Bar Rob
Member
Do those really have a steel sleeved cylinder??? If they do, do they/did they ever make a 80 (66 or whatever) version?
I was thinking of potentiality getting one if they indeed are sleeved, thing is I am a bit leery of BGF as he has the exact same engine specs (power etc.) listed in auctions for the steel sleeved 50cc "Z50SL" as he does for the regular 80cc "Z2-80". Any insight on this?
