Gordy
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Too big, and not a flathead. Those flatheads sound wicked.
Seriously considering a Phatmoto
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phatmotocat
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Howdy, just ordered a 98cc from gopowersports. It's going on my 23' Rover along with a 30 series torque converter. If interested I will post.
Gordy
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Sounds cool and I'd naturally love to see it, but I personally am not interested in swapping one on. I love old Briggs flatheads and want to use one of those. But feel free to post your bike, we'd love to see it!
phatmotocat
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Im very excited. Have been planning build for a while and have most parts collected. I have maxed out performance of the Lifan and it's a good engine but limiting in upgrades. Please check out the best brake upgrade I have found for the phatmoto.
Gordy
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Be careful with cutting and drilling that frame. Aluminum can be pretty finicky with structural integrity. But overall nice job. The governor delete will give you more top end, but be careful of the flywheel, they can blow up.
phatmotocat
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The steel bracket is what really provides the strength. The area drilled for bracket bolt is very thick. Never go full throttle for long periods and you will be fine. I think the Lifan is good other than no aftermarket upgrades are available like other engines. My biggest complaint with the phatmoto is the vibration caused by the seat post jack shaft. My goal is to eliminate that for a smoother experience and faster top speed.
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phatmotocat
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It will be ok on brake upgrade. Thanks for the reply.
Gordy
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I just wanted to make sure.
Will'smotobikes19
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I think cars and cameras did the same
phatmotocat
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Could you send a link? I have only found one using the original jack shaft on the bike frame with belt pulley on there. This only eliminates one chain from vibrating.
