FNTPuck
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You can build a reliable HT engine, but the cost outweighs the benefits.
The real weak link is the crappy chrome plated cylinder, so a sleeved jug with quality piston rings goes a long way to increasing longevity. They are hard to find though and $100+ just for the cylinder. Then I would look into a balanced/welded crank (~$70), and a CNC head that won't warp (~$50). Two part "Supercharge" CDI is more reliable than the stocker and only $20. CNC adapter to prevent worn out/wobbling rag joint sprocket setups is another $40-50.
When all is said and done you are at like $350 for what is still just a chinese 2stroke and at that point you could have gotten three spare Triple40s to swap at the first sign of trouble or did the smart choice and went with a 4stroke for longevity for a commuter and put the savings into HD wheels and a triple tree fork.
The real weak link is the crappy chrome plated cylinder, so a sleeved jug with quality piston rings goes a long way to increasing longevity. They are hard to find though and $100+ just for the cylinder. Then I would look into a balanced/welded crank (~$70), and a CNC head that won't warp (~$50). Two part "Supercharge" CDI is more reliable than the stocker and only $20. CNC adapter to prevent worn out/wobbling rag joint sprocket setups is another $40-50.
When all is said and done you are at like $350 for what is still just a chinese 2stroke and at that point you could have gotten three spare Triple40s to swap at the first sign of trouble or did the smart choice and went with a 4stroke for longevity for a commuter and put the savings into HD wheels and a triple tree fork.