Howdy,
Here goes the story of my Zbox 48cc HT Build! I was spurred into action by seeing Impressions build, and finding out that the prices had dropped considerably since I last looked!
I ordered my kit from Zbox at 6:15 am, and got the email from Warren at 6:30am with the con note number and despatch information. Cant beat that service! Irrespective of the product, thats customer service if I ever saw it!
Kit arrived today, and it's as expected, all appears to be in order.
I'm not in a super rush to get this together, I'm going to take my time putting it together, doing it right the first time!
The bike that it's going to go into is a Giant Upland SE mtb, was a great bike to ride, very comfortable. I dont have it with me at the moment, it's at the bike shop being serviced, and having the bottom bracket and headset serviced as well, so that I know I have a solid starting point!
I started by puling the engine out, and removing the cover for the sprocket, and the magneto to check for irregularities, all appears to be fine! I didnt have any trouble at all removing the screws that held it, Impressions motor must have been the exception, rather than the rule! I also wrapped the chain around the sprocket, and whilst it seemed to fit ok, I might take the dremel to it a little, and round off the sharp edges a little, but I reckon I could get away with it as is. I will post some pics of it and get other peoples opinions before I attack it!.
I have also read that it's a good idea to put an o-ring in the carby where it fits to the intake, is this something I should be worrying about?
My intention so far is as follows:
I'll add to this list as things occur to me.
Now the pics thus far! I'd be interested in peoples opinions and suggestions on the build!
Here goes the story of my Zbox 48cc HT Build! I was spurred into action by seeing Impressions build, and finding out that the prices had dropped considerably since I last looked!
I ordered my kit from Zbox at 6:15 am, and got the email from Warren at 6:30am with the con note number and despatch information. Cant beat that service! Irrespective of the product, thats customer service if I ever saw it!
Kit arrived today, and it's as expected, all appears to be in order.
I'm not in a super rush to get this together, I'm going to take my time putting it together, doing it right the first time!
The bike that it's going to go into is a Giant Upland SE mtb, was a great bike to ride, very comfortable. I dont have it with me at the moment, it's at the bike shop being serviced, and having the bottom bracket and headset serviced as well, so that I know I have a solid starting point!
I started by puling the engine out, and removing the cover for the sprocket, and the magneto to check for irregularities, all appears to be fine! I didnt have any trouble at all removing the screws that held it, Impressions motor must have been the exception, rather than the rule! I also wrapped the chain around the sprocket, and whilst it seemed to fit ok, I might take the dremel to it a little, and round off the sharp edges a little, but I reckon I could get away with it as is. I will post some pics of it and get other peoples opinions before I attack it!.
I have also read that it's a good idea to put an o-ring in the carby where it fits to the intake, is this something I should be worrying about?
My intention so far is as follows:
- Replace all studs with high tensile hex bolts
- replace all external screws with hex bolts
- Permatex the magneto housing gasket, and seal the hole where the wiring exits the casing to stop water ingress
- Loctite all bolts (what colour loctite should I use, I have read of different people using different colours!)
I'll add to this list as things occur to me.
Now the pics thus far! I'd be interested in peoples opinions and suggestions on the build!
