INTP_ty
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Hey gang
I want to put together a winter bike. I am looking at Reeds because they will give me more power, but this will be just another thing to/can fail. The winters here aren’t 30 degrees like they are in Denver.
What are your thoughts?
@ also, I cracked a crankcase because I tightened the studs down too tight. I know the castings on these kits are garbage So I was looking at “CNC” ones, but they are only case reed -Does anyone make an ordinary one? Or can I just tap off the case reed with a cover?
Similar question concerning the cylinder. Mind your intake & exhaust, for if you tighten them down too tight, the cylinder will give way & crumble in your hand. Some stihl (maybe all?) cylinders are used on these kits, but they are all fancy ones. Can I throw a stihl jug on an ordinary HT engine?
Engine will either be the advanced race ready from Matt or his Case reed.
I’d rather have a 3 hp motor that I can ride VS a 4-4.5 hp motor that’s going to fail.
I want to put together a winter bike. I am looking at Reeds because they will give me more power, but this will be just another thing to/can fail. The winters here aren’t 30 degrees like they are in Denver.
What are your thoughts?
@ also, I cracked a crankcase because I tightened the studs down too tight. I know the castings on these kits are garbage So I was looking at “CNC” ones, but they are only case reed -Does anyone make an ordinary one? Or can I just tap off the case reed with a cover?
Similar question concerning the cylinder. Mind your intake & exhaust, for if you tighten them down too tight, the cylinder will give way & crumble in your hand. Some stihl (maybe all?) cylinders are used on these kits, but they are all fancy ones. Can I throw a stihl jug on an ordinary HT engine?
Engine will either be the advanced race ready from Matt or his Case reed.
I’d rather have a 3 hp motor that I can ride VS a 4-4.5 hp motor that’s going to fail.