Tanaka 40cc

Charged-Reacter · #1 (**permalink**) 08-27-2009, 01:48 PM

I have my Tanaka 40cc belt drive on a Ca 520 - 7 speed cassette
bicycle. I mounted my HP power pipe up to the Tanaka 40cc. There
was a very impressive power pick up at middle to high band with just
the stock carburetor. I have the HP carburetor and chrome air- cleaner
to mount to the engine at a later time.
The Triple V Rims with 14 gauge straight spokes with the Serfas Drifter
tires made for a very nice ride. Some joggers yelled for me to slow down
but I know that is the fastest I have ever been on a bicycle.

bandito · #2 (**permalink**) 08-27-2009, 05:08 PM

Tanakas are great motors alot of commercial stuff uses them plus the 40cc packs a punch for its size.

NEAT TIMES · #3 (**permalink**) 08-27-2009, 05:18 PM

Hi Reacter, By Belt Drive, Do You Mean Golden Eagle Type?? Ron .

Yes Tanaka has been around a long time. i had some of their chain saws and gas drill 30 yrs ago.

Charged-Reacter · #4 (**permalink**) 08-27-2009, 07:57 PM

Hi Neat Times, yes it is a golden eagle rack mount. The HP power pipe
made a world of differance on the Tanaka 40cc. It runs extremely good
with the stock carburetor. I am not sure whether to bother with installing
the HP carburetor, I guess running time will give me the anwser.