Honda GX50 flying off the shelves

[darwin]

Noticed late in Dec when I ordered mine there were 5 in stock, now there are 6 back ordered today. They must be selling them quickly. I wonder how many are going to be used for our hobby. The motor is really no bigger than a gx35 but you do notice it's heavier. Can't wait till spring to get her going.

 

[CrazyDan]

Man up and give it a ride NOW!!!! I can't wait till spring ...I'm waiting to hear how you like it before I jump on it .

 

[Ralpho]

Have you guys heard of splash oil? What's your thoughts about it over reg? Edit: Asking about go kart and small engine specialized oil types.

 

[darwin]

Ever use a weed eater? Dunno why they don't over rev but most people use them WOT to cut the grass more efficiently hours at a time. The gx35 I had was used WOT a lot of the time due to its 1.2hp, never an issue like the HS 144f or 142f.

 

[darwin]

SEW had 5 in stock, all gone now and saying they're only drop shipping them now IF AVAILABLE. Selling the heck out of them, wonder how many are for MAB's?

 

[Deleted Member 4613]

Does the GX50 have a governor?

 

[Frogslayer]

Doesn't show one here https://engines.honda.com/models/model-detail/gx50#PTO
Allegedly the 2hp estimate is at 7k so it should turn at least that fast.

 

[Chainlube]

If you look down that page to the performance curves, it has a disclaimer that those ratings are from production model. Usually you can tell by the throttle hook up.

 

[Deleted Member 4613]

I'd say this is one hot engine that can compete with the GHX50.

 

[Whizzerd]

Small Engine Warehouse is about 15 blocks from my home here in Muncie, IN. I have about 70 miles on my GX50 mounted to a NOS BMP friction drive setup. I've had a GX31, GX35 and HS142 mounted previously. The GX50 is a very small amount larger than the GX31/35 and a bit heavier. The power difference is significantly more than the smaller Hondas. I haven't purchased the shop manual to tell for sure about a governor but the owners manual makes a reference to altering the governor as being illegal. I do like the engine as it is much lighter and more compact than the HuaSheng 142. Less tendency to fall over at rest. (Yes, I do use a rear sidestand). I break my engines in slowly so can't tell you about top speed. I have had it up to 29 mph for a short burst driving a BMP 1.38 inch roller. Price was $318 including IN sales tax. Very easy starting and nice running engine.