Poll: Did you disconnect governor or keep it with your GXH50?

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(Please see Poll question)

With my engine failure, I helped prompt a discussion about "to gov or not to gov", so I thought I'd create a thread specifically about it.

At the core of the issue is keeping the engine at safe RPMs for a long life.

Example of direct carb attachment: http://www.motoredbikes.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=23293&d=1260655553

Example of governor attachment: http://www.motoredbikes.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=24160&d=1264812118

Obviously, comments/discussion are very welcome...

 

[darwin]

The only reason the honda has a guvna is for the different applications its used for in pumps, pressure washers etc. where a consistant rpm is needed with varying load levels. On a bike the guvna isnt needed, I use it because thats the way it came so why fix what isnt broken.

 

[Sketch]

The only reason the honda has a guvna is for the different applications its used for in pumps, pressure washers etc. where a consistant rpm is needed with varying load levels. On a bike the guvna isnt needed, I use it because thats the way it came so why fix what isnt broken.

wait a minute, I think you contradicted yourself(?) Please expand thoughts on this subject? (-:

 

[motor_head]

i use the gov on my 3hp briggs but i have enough power so i don't have to gear it as low