GoldenEagleChris
Member
Greetings from Orange County, Ca.
I am now ready to start a new bike project but I am stuck trying to figure out which type of engine to run. 2 stroke or 4 stroke and how many cc's?
I have been running the Zenoah 25.4cc 2 stroke "strato" or "geo" engine for over 6 years now. I have hot-rodded it with a high performance carb, a ported cylinder and nice phat exhaust. It has been rebuilt 1 time in 6 years and 4 of those 6 years I rode my bike almost every day 20-25 miles. Max speed was 40 mph. However, I feel because it is so modded I spend more time trying to start the **** thing than actually riding it. It is SOOOO touchy.
I currently run the old Golden Eagle Setup and after a long debate and the new bicycle I just bought I have decided to stick with GEBE, but just invest the money and get their new setup.
I especially like GEBE's new cluch setup where you can pretty much run any engine with a 53 or 73mm clutch and a 4 bolt clutch pattern. 2 stroke or 4 stroke varieties.
The next engine I get I want to be able to hit 30+ out the box or with VERY MINOR modifications. I wanna ride dammit, not wrench......I have already played that game back in 06.
What I intend for this project is less on looks and more on dependibility. I am concerned with speed. (Isin't everyone who wants a motorized bike? )(Must go min of 31 mph. ---ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY to my ego)
It will be a daily driver to work and I feel I could easily recoup the $550+ in startup costs Golden Eagle charges with the gas savings I will see within the 1st month or 2 but I am at a stand still and am calling out to my fellow motorbikers and toolers to possibly shed some light on any good engine suggestions.
I accept the fact that it is hard to get any performance parts for engines that are not Zenoah. (Zenoah is THE brand for scooters and frequently have easy access to upgradable parts.)
Zenoah is ALWAYS a choice option for me....
What i want is an engine that I can run 30+ for at least 30min-1hr without overheating the engine.
I am thinking specifically about the Honda GX-35 4 stroke but am open to other suggestions....
I am a big believer in 99% preperation and 1% execution so any advise given will definately be researched and i will post my decision when it is made...
So.....after that long winded description about nothing....what's it gonna be?
2 stroke or 4 stroke and which models would you recommend I check out?
Chris
I am now ready to start a new bike project but I am stuck trying to figure out which type of engine to run. 2 stroke or 4 stroke and how many cc's?
I have been running the Zenoah 25.4cc 2 stroke "strato" or "geo" engine for over 6 years now. I have hot-rodded it with a high performance carb, a ported cylinder and nice phat exhaust. It has been rebuilt 1 time in 6 years and 4 of those 6 years I rode my bike almost every day 20-25 miles. Max speed was 40 mph. However, I feel because it is so modded I spend more time trying to start the **** thing than actually riding it. It is SOOOO touchy.
I currently run the old Golden Eagle Setup and after a long debate and the new bicycle I just bought I have decided to stick with GEBE, but just invest the money and get their new setup.
I especially like GEBE's new cluch setup where you can pretty much run any engine with a 53 or 73mm clutch and a 4 bolt clutch pattern. 2 stroke or 4 stroke varieties.
The next engine I get I want to be able to hit 30+ out the box or with VERY MINOR modifications. I wanna ride dammit, not wrench......I have already played that game back in 06.
What I intend for this project is less on looks and more on dependibility. I am concerned with speed. (Isin't everyone who wants a motorized bike? )(Must go min of 31 mph. ---ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY to my ego)
It will be a daily driver to work and I feel I could easily recoup the $550+ in startup costs Golden Eagle charges with the gas savings I will see within the 1st month or 2 but I am at a stand still and am calling out to my fellow motorbikers and toolers to possibly shed some light on any good engine suggestions.
I accept the fact that it is hard to get any performance parts for engines that are not Zenoah. (Zenoah is THE brand for scooters and frequently have easy access to upgradable parts.)
Zenoah is ALWAYS a choice option for me....
What i want is an engine that I can run 30+ for at least 30min-1hr without overheating the engine.
I am thinking specifically about the Honda GX-35 4 stroke but am open to other suggestions....
I am a big believer in 99% preperation and 1% execution so any advise given will definately be researched and i will post my decision when it is made...
So.....after that long winded description about nothing....what's it gonna be?
2 stroke or 4 stroke and which models would you recommend I check out?
Chris