Since my Zeda 80 is down for the count at the moment and is really seized up tight, It's gonna be a while before I really tear everything apart and get it running again.
I found the top of the piston to have a full carbon build up on it as well as fine particles of metal lying on top, so I am going to take my time here, maybe a winter project...lol.
In the meanwhile, since the State of New Mexico has just sent me a $500.00 direct deposit to my bank account today as a fuel cost reimbursement to me, I have decided to buy the Phantom 85 motor which I could not have done otherwise...Good timing on the States part...lol.
I had a long talk on the phone this morning with bicycle-engines.com and have been assured of the very latest, newest, rendition of the Phantom 85 with all known problems corrected, In particular, It has the newest needle bearing for the crank.
There are also some changes in the break-in proceedures...This is the Email they sent me after talking with them so it could be posted in our forums for our members to have the right information, especially if you order one from Amazon, (Which I did to save $32.00 in shipping costs since I have Amazon Prime for free shipping), which is in error about the break-in ratios as well as duration of the break-in period printed in its ad description on the Amazon website which I notified bicycle-engines.com that this must be corrected...This is a MUST FOLLOW proceedure for them to honour the 6 month warranty that they also have on the Phantom 85.
Phantom 85 motor break in.
20:1 = 6.4 ounces oil = 310 miles for break in proceedure.
25:1 = 5.12 ounces oil thereafter.
So, Thanks to the State of NM for that 500 bucks,...lol...it looks like I get to be the Guinea Pig on this one and will have to keep you all informed of any problems etc. that I may encounter, as hopefully all the good things as well...lol...lol.
I found the top of the piston to have a full carbon build up on it as well as fine particles of metal lying on top, so I am going to take my time here, maybe a winter project...lol.
In the meanwhile, since the State of New Mexico has just sent me a $500.00 direct deposit to my bank account today as a fuel cost reimbursement to me, I have decided to buy the Phantom 85 motor which I could not have done otherwise...Good timing on the States part...lol.
I had a long talk on the phone this morning with bicycle-engines.com and have been assured of the very latest, newest, rendition of the Phantom 85 with all known problems corrected, In particular, It has the newest needle bearing for the crank.
There are also some changes in the break-in proceedures...This is the Email they sent me after talking with them so it could be posted in our forums for our members to have the right information, especially if you order one from Amazon, (Which I did to save $32.00 in shipping costs since I have Amazon Prime for free shipping), which is in error about the break-in ratios as well as duration of the break-in period printed in its ad description on the Amazon website which I notified bicycle-engines.com that this must be corrected...This is a MUST FOLLOW proceedure for them to honour the 6 month warranty that they also have on the Phantom 85.
So just to make clear what they say is correct break-in so it is totally understandable for everyone,"Hello 'DAMIEN',
Here is the new break in ratio for the Phantoms
New Engine (<310 miles): 20:1
After Break In: 25:1
Also the Phantoms are now coming with the needle bearing so all should be good on that end.
It was a pleasure talking with you today and hope all works out well with your Phantom engine kit"
Phantom 85 motor break in.
20:1 = 6.4 ounces oil = 310 miles for break in proceedure.
25:1 = 5.12 ounces oil thereafter.
So, Thanks to the State of NM for that 500 bucks,...lol...it looks like I get to be the Guinea Pig on this one and will have to keep you all informed of any problems etc. that I may encounter, as hopefully all the good things as well...lol...lol.