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[Glenn M]

Hello Everyone

I've been reading this and other forums for a few weeks now. Trying to decide which kind of kit, to go with. I don't like the looks or the cost of the 4 stroke kits. So I think one of the Limited 80cc (67.5cc or whatever) will fill the bill. I could be wrong, but they seem to be higher quality kit.
I was going to buy the cheapest kit I could find on ebay until I started reading here and elsewhere. Like they say you get what you pay for
Any thoughts?
I've ran and raced 2 strokes in the past. From what I have read, if you do a little port cleanup and carb work and get them tuned right, these little engines perform pretty well and last if you don't abuse them.
Am I heading in the right direction?

Thanks Glenn

 

[terrence]

Hi Glenn Welcome! Ive bought from ebay and it blew up within 500 miles but many here
have 2600 miles on them. Do lots of reading. Sometimes I think its the luck of the draw.
A person would like to think they get what you pay for.
Ive since switched to rear rack mount GEBE. Very costly but reliable. Enjoy the group.

 

[Mountainman]

Hi Glenn Welcome! Ive bought from ebay and it blew up within 500 miles but many here
have 2600 miles on them. Do lots of reading. Sometimes I think its the luck of the draw.
A person would like to think they get what you pay for.
Ive since switched to rear rack mount GEBE. Very costly but reliable. Enjoy the group.

let's face it -- that's just not that many miles - lest in my book

little less money than the - known to be good GEBE

you might consider the Station friction drive set up
cost to your door -- a little over 400 dollars
been riding mine on some long rides -- not one break down

Born to ride - Mountainman

 

[bluegoatwoods]

Hi Glenn and welcome.

I have two 49 cc happy times. I've been happy with both. But I've also suspected that there's a "luck of the draw" factor. There can't be any doubt that the HTs are not the Rolls-Royce of bicycle engines.

But they are lovable. Maybe in the same way as an old VW Beetle or Plymouth Valiant.