richard jewett
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Just trying to plan for the long upcoming winter months. Right now I'm still working on the break-in period and tuning the carb. It is my understanding that the NT carbs are usually a bit rich for the 2 stroke engines. I have moved the needle up and down and not getting the results I hoped for. Do most of you wind up having to change the main jet and leaning it out a size? Are the jet kits sold on amazon or e-bay what you use or is there a better source?
As to this winter, I have a generic Huffy bike that is what it is. I know that the wheels are basically crap. I would like to upgrade to a better wheel with 11 ga. spokes and a front drum brake. The price for this upgrade will probably cost in the neighborhood of $250. I am sure that it would be a signnificant improvement, but it will still be the same cheap frame. I am also considering just biting the bullet and purchasing a worksman bike that has not only the higher quality wheels but an overall higher quality construction. OF course that will cost a little over $500. Would the extra $$$ for the worksman be an overall better investment? It seems that the average weight "limits" on most bikes like the huffy is around 220 lbs. Well I a bit over that! Would the worksman be a safer motorized bike?
Thanks for your input!
As to this winter, I have a generic Huffy bike that is what it is. I know that the wheels are basically crap. I would like to upgrade to a better wheel with 11 ga. spokes and a front drum brake. The price for this upgrade will probably cost in the neighborhood of $250. I am sure that it would be a signnificant improvement, but it will still be the same cheap frame. I am also considering just biting the bullet and purchasing a worksman bike that has not only the higher quality wheels but an overall higher quality construction. OF course that will cost a little over $500. Would the extra $$$ for the worksman be an overall better investment? It seems that the average weight "limits" on most bikes like the huffy is around 220 lbs. Well I a bit over that! Would the worksman be a safer motorized bike?
Thanks for your input!