In box GT5 66cc slant

geebt48cc

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Everybody,

I'm very pleased with my GT2 48cc, so got a GT5 66cc kit. What is thought, or said, about me modifing this kit before I even put it on the bike to start breaking in? Uno,/plug/plug wire/port matching/ JB weld just on head studs/etc.

Question is, should I go ahead and mount as is, or go ahead and do all I can before mounting on bike before first start?:eek:

Thanx...............

Glen
 
I would run it first. Make sure it starts and goes.

Think of your 100,000 mile warranty man!!:giggle::sick:
 
Usually, if there is a warantee, it will be voided as soon as you modify something.
I would put it on the bike and get it running first to make sure everything is ok.
If you modify anything before you get it running, and it doesn't run by no fault of yours, then you are stuck with the engine.
 
Yes,

Very true there!~ I don't want to kill my what warantee it's got.

Glen----------
 
If and when you JB weld your headstuds...do not JB weld the stock studs. You'll need to use some good quality non-China ones. I've been doing this for years and never have to worry about my studs backing out or stripping out.
 
True, but I figured as long as I get the china studs set in a good foundation of JB, then as long as I keep a eye on them always/ torqued at 12lbs, I'll be ok?

I know it's scary being from china metal, but.................?
 
I say tear it down and rip it up, it's not like the warranty is going to amount to anything anyway.
 
If and when you JB weld your headstuds...do not JB weld the stock studs. You'll need to use some good quality non-China ones. I've been doing this for years and never have to worry about my studs backing out or stripping out.

JB Weld is junk on these engines...If you want to lock the studs as I do then go with locktite. I use RED and should I ever need to remove any, heating is not a problem. I make ALL my own studs out of all thread metric grade 8.8, anything greater is a waste. Waiting for my 6th engine to arrive. I have NEVER had to re torque a stud. To each his own.

True, but I figured as long as I get the china studs set in a good foundation of JB, then as long as I keep a eye on them always/ torqued at 12lbs, I'll be ok?

I know it's scary being from china metal, but.................?

I change studs to 8.8 out of the box. 8mm studs are torqued from between 150 - 200 INCH pounds and 6mm 50-75 INCH pounds. I use 150 and 50 INCH pounds.
 
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handyandy91, 150 inch-pounds = 12.5 foot-pounds.
(Divide inch-pounds by 12.)

Glen, I'd get it running first, if I were you. As pointed out by Pablo and motorpsycho, if anything is amiss you won't have any come-back with the dealer if you've modified anything.
 
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