Caplain
New Member
(The most recent pics I have of it...ugh that old muffler!!!)
Found the forums during a google search a while ago and finally decided to join. Here's my rig. 80cc, dellorto carb, jackshaft, boost bottle, extended length clutch handle, and expansion chamber muffler.
I've been building these since 2004 and this is my 5th? block so far. My current rig has the front mount adapter but i need to drill out one of the holes where a bolt broke off inside so its only sitting on 5 mount bolts. The engine sways a little bit at low rpm...okay, it sways a lot. Unfortunately, I had to adjust the jackshaft so the gear ratio is very very off (great for summer riding, horrible for winter riding). I cannot get the pedal gearset apart to change the ratio around so I'll be burning clutch pads until i can fix that. I'm also having trouble putting the throttle cable in the carb properly so the engine is always a little revved (embarrassing at stop lights because with the boost bottle you can have it sit at ~150rpm and sound like a harley when properly tuned). I'm excited to meet people who can share my joys and pains and exchange information!! P.S. The police in my area give me thumbs up and have never pulled me over unless i'm going 15+ over the speed limit and that's usually to retest the radar and ask the standard questions (i'm sure you all have heard them a million ughhh times) where i got it, how much it costs, how fast it goes, blah blah