Spent some time out in the shop today and came up with a few things.
1. The first version of the REAR Zenoah frame series is here! I know some of you have been very patient
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I also know some of you want bigger engines, but I am starting something new, small and light that can really perform!
Another reason, and mainly is trying to create a simple kit, the lack of a centrifugal clutch makes this a very easy to work on and user friendly system, every single person (except my partner, her hands are too small for the clutch lever) have no problem adjusting and figuring out the clutch operation. With the right set up, not much spring pressure is actually needed to create correct tire deflection.
And as always, the centrifugal clutch kit for Zenoah motors is an option, simply bolts on, and has a pretty big aftermarket parts system. The CC kit uses a total of 3 bearings.
I was surprised that more direct drive kits besides some solex stuff hasn't been direct drive. Then I realized no one really makes a commercial engine with a mountable application for a direct drive function , except the tried and tried Zenoah engine series. which have maintained a simple engine design, with game changing innovation in port design, power out put, etc. Some of these are hitting 3.5 hp stock and there are mods for everything, pistons, crank shafts, fly wheel, jugs, etc. They even make water cooled versions if some want to get fancy.
These machines are truly on of a kind and have decades of commitment on behalf of Zenoah. The aftermarket is considerably huge!
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A secure bracket design with a full range of adjustments for centering the kit.
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Obviously a prototype, I will trim the mounts reach (3/8 thread all) back about 3/4 of an inch. Similar to the Stanton mount, coming in at a total width inside of 5.5 inchs.
I need to pick up 2-2 inch bolts tomorrow as I didnt have any on hand, these complete the bracket mounting by securing it from behind aswell.
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In this photo is the first version of this kit, with all its glorious experimental holes along the support struts.
The nice thing about this mount is the ability to level the engine kit better, as there is room for that adjustment.
Thanks for all the comments and compliments and feed back, keep it coming!