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Dax420
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Hey guys,
New to forum so HI!
(note: I always use Dax420 as my nickname on forums, I am not associated with ThatsDax and the name is not related to his engine kits)
I have read pretty much every thread on this board this past week so I believe I can speak knowledgeably on this subject. I also have been riding and repairing dirt bikes since I was 8. Please do not down talk me, use big words.
I wanted an electric bike, but they are too expensive so now I want a motorized bike. I have an older MTN bike that I want to convert to a single speed commuter and add an engine kit to. The frame is aluminum, will this be a problem with these engine kits? I am worried about vibrations and stress fractures in the welds... But that's another question!
On to my question about choosing a kit. I found a local seller who is selling these engine kits on craigslist. The posting is here:
vancouverDOTcraigslistDOTorg/bik/353869795DOThtml
EDIT: new to fourm so I can't post URL's... Replace the DOT's with .'s to view the link. Sorry!
Unfortunately, this is the SAME seller who is so lovingly trashed on in the infamous "damaged cylinder" /review of Power-King 80 thread located in this forum.
So here is my dilemma. I can order a known quality kit from ThatsDax and have it shipped to my door for around $350CDN or I can settle for a known lesser quality kit from a local seller for $195CDN. That is quite the difference in price!!!
Now, I have 3 things going for me here:
1. I will be picking this engine up, so I can inspect it for obvious damage/quality issues before I fork over the money.
2. I can easily return the kit if it does not live up to my expectations... I live less than a 15 minute drive from the seller.
3. I know where he lives....................
Now, money is always an issue and I am quite poor at the moment so I am seriously considering going with the cheaper local kit. I came here so that you guys can talk me out of it.
GO!
New to forum so HI!
(note: I always use Dax420 as my nickname on forums, I am not associated with ThatsDax and the name is not related to his engine kits)
I have read pretty much every thread on this board this past week so I believe I can speak knowledgeably on this subject. I also have been riding and repairing dirt bikes since I was 8. Please do not down talk me, use big words.
I wanted an electric bike, but they are too expensive so now I want a motorized bike. I have an older MTN bike that I want to convert to a single speed commuter and add an engine kit to. The frame is aluminum, will this be a problem with these engine kits? I am worried about vibrations and stress fractures in the welds... But that's another question!
On to my question about choosing a kit. I found a local seller who is selling these engine kits on craigslist. The posting is here:
vancouverDOTcraigslistDOTorg/bik/353869795DOThtml
EDIT: new to fourm so I can't post URL's... Replace the DOT's with .'s to view the link. Sorry!
Unfortunately, this is the SAME seller who is so lovingly trashed on in the infamous "damaged cylinder" /review of Power-King 80 thread located in this forum.
So here is my dilemma. I can order a known quality kit from ThatsDax and have it shipped to my door for around $350CDN or I can settle for a known lesser quality kit from a local seller for $195CDN. That is quite the difference in price!!!
Now, I have 3 things going for me here:
1. I will be picking this engine up, so I can inspect it for obvious damage/quality issues before I fork over the money.
2. I can easily return the kit if it does not live up to my expectations... I live less than a 15 minute drive from the seller.
3. I know where he lives....................
Now, money is always an issue and I am quite poor at the moment so I am seriously considering going with the cheaper local kit. I came here so that you guys can talk me out of it.
GO!