Engine for first build?

[wheelbender6]

I'm afraid that budget limits you to a 2 stroke China motor. Both 2 stroke and 4 stroke motors have advantages, but the 2 stroke is more affordable.
The China girl 2 stroke has a built in 4:1 gear reduction. Most 4 stroke motors have no gear reduction, so you must buy a a separate reduction gearbox or a CVT setup.
Hot rodding a 2 stroke is relatively simple and inexpensive. You can gain a lot of power with an aftermarket exhaust. Hot rodding a four stroke usually involves bigger valves and a reground camshaft.
They are both great motors, but I think your budget dictates that you get started with a 2 stroke.

 

[r0ckinricky]

I'm afraid that budget limits you to a 2 stroke China motor. Both 2 stroke and 4 stroke motors have advantages, but the 2 stroke is more affordable.
The China girl 2 stroke has a built in 4:1 gear reduction. Most 4 stroke motors have no gear reduction, so you must buy a a separate reduction gearbox or a CVT setup.
Hot rodding a 2 stroke is relatively simple and inexpensive. You can gain a lot of power with an aftermarket exhaust. Hot rodding a four stroke usually involves bigger valves and a reground camshaft.
They are both great motors, but I think your budget dictates that you get started with a 2 stroke.

alright thanks so were do you think i should get it from ?

 

[Al.Fisherman]

First off, with a $120.00 budget for a engine...good luck. The cheapest around (I hate to point you there, but I'm helping a member) is from ...I'd almost take a beating for this is but BGF is the cheapest...they advertize a warranty, but unless they changed (I've been bad mouthing them since 3/2009), don't count on it. They wouldn't replace a $10.00 (not that it killed me, it was the principle) part. Take a **** shot, but this is the closest you are going to get to your $120.00.

My fingers are killing me.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/80cc-BICYCL...907?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2313e09dbb $126.00 that is cheaper then the one I bought in 3/2009.

 

[r0ckinricky]

First off, with a $120.00 budget for a engine...good luck. The cheapest around (I hate to point you there, but I'm helping a member) is from ...I'd almost take a beating for this is but BGF is the cheapest...they advertize a warranty, but unless they changed (I've been bad mouthing them since 3/2009), don't count on it. They wouldn't replace a $10.00 (not that it killed me, it was the principle) part. Take a **** shot, but this is the closest you are going to get to your $120.00.

My fingers are killing me.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/80cc-BICYCL...907?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2313e09dbb $126.00 that is cheaper then the one I got in 3/2009.

i would be willing to spend more for a better one but depends on how much more i would have to go

 

[Al.Fisherman]

They are ALL about the same. They all come from China, if that says anything. I bought 1 from them, and 4 from powerking (not selling them at this time) Had a bent sprocket (first engine I bought), powerking replaced it, and didn't want the old returned. Then bought 2 more, not a single problem out of the 3 engines. Called ROLL the DICE.

It boils down who you think will warranty, should you need it. I myself don't really need it.

 

[r0ckinricky]

They are ALL about the same. They all come from China, if that says anything. I bought 1 from them, and 4 from powerking (not selling them at this time) Had a bent sprocket (first engine I bought), powerking replaced it, and didn't want the old returned. Then bought 2 more, not a single problem out of the 3 engines. Called ROLL the DICE.

It boils down who you think will warranty, should you need it. I myself don't really need it.

alright thanks for clearing it all up greatly appreciated

 

[Big Red]

First off, with a $120.00 budget for a engine...good luck. The cheapest around (I hate to point you there, but I'm helping a member) is from ...I'd almost take a beating for this is but BGF is the cheapest...they advertize a warranty, but unless they changed (I've been bad mouthing them since 3/2009), don't count on it. They wouldn't replace a $10.00 (not that it killed me, it was the principle) part. Take a **** shot, but this is the closest you are going to get to your $120.00.

My fingers are killing me.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/80cc-BICYCL...907?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2313e09dbb $126.00 that is cheaper then the one I bought in 3/2009.

Sorry about yer fingers al, I know that had to hurt.
Boy go slow, Only as a last resort.

 

[Al.Fisherman]

Sorry about yer fingers al, I know that had to hurt.
Boy go slow, Only as a last resort.

Much more then you think..... But I had to help him out. And with that Good night, and let me go so I can take a beating.

 

[dcol372]

Anyone know anything about Motovelo.us? They claim to have a ported & polished engine on ebay. they say 3-4 HP from their kits.

 

[Big Red]

NObgfNO

Much more then you think..... But I had to help him out. And with that Good night, and let me go so I can take a beating.

Don't beat yourself up too much bro, after all, he asked for it. and I think BoyGoSlow will give it to him REAL GOOD anyway, Ya know what I mean. (Poor product, Then it's not their fault, Then, No response at all.)
Big Red.