Huasheng off kilter

[GW's Motorized]

Rode for years with a rear-mount in steep-hill county. No different in feel compared to the mid-mounts I've rode.

That's because a 2 stroke is lighter than a 4 stroke. I'm pretty sure you could tell the difference with a 212

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

That's because a 2 stroke is lighter than a 4 stroke. I'm pretty sure you could tell the difference with a 212

I have a 4 stroke not a 2. I've also had up to 60 lbs in my side basket; not once have I ever felt like I was going to fall over. After many years of riding I have a very good sense of balance. However, I will say because my bike is top heavy I do use a long kickstand.

 

[DAMIEN1307]

I will say because my bike is top heavy I do use a long kickstand.

And they become really top heavy once we plop are ample "assets" on the seats of these bikes...I still fail to see anything about "center of gravity" having any validity whatsoever when we are talking a bicycle with a small motor strapped to it as well as our own indvidual body weight plopped on top of it all...lol.

Now if we are talking about a much heavier frame and motor, motorcycle assembly, THEN I can see where a "center of gravity" would come into play here...lol.

 

[GW's Motorized]

I have a 4 stroke not a 2. I've also had up to 60 lbs in my side basket; not once have I ever felt like I was going to fall over. After many years of riding I have a very good sense of balance. However, I will say because my bike is top heavy I do use a long kickstand.

I use a long kickstand too, and I have a mid mount

 

[GW's Motorized]

And they become really top heavy once we plop are ample "assets" on the seats of these bikes...I still fail to see anything about "center of gravity" having any validity whatsoever when we are talking a bicycle with a small motor strapped to it as well as our own indvidual body weight plopped on top of it all...lol.

Now if we are talking about a much heavier frame and motor, motorcycle assembly, THEN I can see where a "center of gravity" would come into play here...lol.

Top heavy is when you have a melophone in the front basket, a Trumpet in one side basket, and a French horn in the other. I did that once, not the best idea

 

[DAMIEN1307]

Top heavy is when you have a melophone in the front basket, a Trumpet in one side basket, and a French horn in the other. I did that once, not the best idea

So exactly where did you stuff the tuba and the baby grand piano then???...lol...lol.

 

[wrenchin 4 fun]

Damien. I thought we established you are not fat, you're just short for your weight!

 

[DAMIEN1307]

Damien. I thought we established you are not fat, you're just short for your weight!

I'm actually in pretty good shape...lol...Round IS a shape...RIGHT???...lol.

 

[darwin]

Set screws can rattle out, I found that hose clamps work the same to keep keys in. It's a little redneck, but it works

Use an 1/4in set screw on top of the set screw, dimpling where the set screw hits the shaft helps too.

 

[wrenchin 4 fun]

I've got bigger problems now. Went for a ride today and as soon as I started the engine I noticed a knocking sound followed by some hesitation on acceleration. By the time I got back to the shop it was running like a sick dog. Did some quick snooping and learned the rod bolts come loose on some of these engines because there is no locking washer on them. Looks like I'll be tearing it down to see if that's the problem.