BillMckraken
New Member
I've been researching and reading up on these motorbikes for a lil' bit now, hoping to make correct decisions. I've read quite a bit on the forums and continue to read more (great site!). I have a few questions that I don't believe have been asked. Also I have a couple I couldn't find good answers for. All the questions are focused on the engine.
For all the engine questions; I would like to assume a chain / belt drive with any of the possible "rigid drive" styles (Nuvinci, SPB shift, HD axle, etc). E.G., no friction or trailer drives and preferably V mount (though not required if it satisfies drive system). Sorry for the build-up, just trying to help eliminate variables.
First, has anyone tried or would it be possible to use an R/C type engine for one of these bikes? Been a while but I know Zenoah makes some 30-60cc airplane, heli, and used to make 1/4 scale car engines. R/c engines in this size are around 400 and up, so this would only be viable as "longer lasting" or it's not worth it. I DO know that the Airplane and Heli engines probably will NOT work as they are designed for large air cooling mass and a (more or less) steady RPM. Was curious if anyone has walked down this trail yet.
Second, is there a way to run the Mitsubishi or Tanaka engine's in the assumed drive system? For instance, has anyone V-mounted one of these with an SPB shift kit? From what I can tell all these are used in friction or trailer and seem to be a weedeater style engine. I guess these have a small squared output shaft or something then? Is there a marketed Gear box or kit to get these in V-mount? These engines are a bit more so, here again, would these last long enough to warrant that cost?
Third, could someone please list all engine models that will currently fit my assumption above (drive, mount)? Here I'm curious about different models. From what I can tell ALL the current V-mount kits are using 2 engines (48 or 66) regardless of brand or store. If this is correct, a Jett or Grubee or silver flying horse, etc; are all the same. So all these that are the same (interchangeable) could be just identified by the most popular one, I suppose. I'm still new and looking, but from what I can find; it seems there's only one style that fits my assumption!?!? A Grubee style china engine. Oh, I believe Kings Motors sells a Grubee style upgraded with a cylinder or something so that WOULD be different. What are all the others, if any?
I apologize for the windy post and many questions. I guess the greatest point of the entire post is to get a list of all possible engines (being different) that can fit the assumed mounting drive style.
Thanks to all that take the time to read and offer a response.
For all the engine questions; I would like to assume a chain / belt drive with any of the possible "rigid drive" styles (Nuvinci, SPB shift, HD axle, etc). E.G., no friction or trailer drives and preferably V mount (though not required if it satisfies drive system). Sorry for the build-up, just trying to help eliminate variables.
First, has anyone tried or would it be possible to use an R/C type engine for one of these bikes? Been a while but I know Zenoah makes some 30-60cc airplane, heli, and used to make 1/4 scale car engines. R/c engines in this size are around 400 and up, so this would only be viable as "longer lasting" or it's not worth it. I DO know that the Airplane and Heli engines probably will NOT work as they are designed for large air cooling mass and a (more or less) steady RPM. Was curious if anyone has walked down this trail yet.
Second, is there a way to run the Mitsubishi or Tanaka engine's in the assumed drive system? For instance, has anyone V-mounted one of these with an SPB shift kit? From what I can tell all these are used in friction or trailer and seem to be a weedeater style engine. I guess these have a small squared output shaft or something then? Is there a marketed Gear box or kit to get these in V-mount? These engines are a bit more so, here again, would these last long enough to warrant that cost?
Third, could someone please list all engine models that will currently fit my assumption above (drive, mount)? Here I'm curious about different models. From what I can tell ALL the current V-mount kits are using 2 engines (48 or 66) regardless of brand or store. If this is correct, a Jett or Grubee or silver flying horse, etc; are all the same. So all these that are the same (interchangeable) could be just identified by the most popular one, I suppose. I'm still new and looking, but from what I can find; it seems there's only one style that fits my assumption!?!? A Grubee style china engine. Oh, I believe Kings Motors sells a Grubee style upgraded with a cylinder or something so that WOULD be different. What are all the others, if any?
I apologize for the windy post and many questions. I guess the greatest point of the entire post is to get a list of all possible engines (being different) that can fit the assumed mounting drive style.
Thanks to all that take the time to read and offer a response.