What's the deal with 2-stroke engines...can they still be bought?

Spicy McHaggis · Apr 23, 2010

I'm completely confused on what (if any) regulations come into play this year regarding the legal importation of the 49cc and 66/80cc 2-stroke engines.

I noticed that Pirate Cycles no longer is offering the Grubee kits anymore.

Half of the websites list "EPA certified" engines. What does that mean?

Not sure what I'm asking, other than - what's going on? If I want a 2-stroke 66cc engine should I buy it now, even though I'm not going to be getting the frame for awhile?

Thanks.
Spicy

AaronF · Apr 23, 2010

I believe their performance 2 strokes are soon to be released as to why there are no stock kits available on their website..These motors aren't going anywhere that I know of.

BarelyAWake · Apr 23, 2010

They've been sellin' the PK80s for a while, I think they prolly jus' updated the site is all *shrug*

Every year there's an EPA 2-stroke ban scare, and every year it turns out to be hype to promote 4-strokes... I'd not worry about it lol

PutsTheDUIinRUINED · Apr 23, 2010

EPA ratings for China Two-Strokes have been changed from 40CFR 90 (off road and non hand-held machines) to 40CFR 1051 (off road recreational vehicles), which, do not meet the emissions required for other countries to export to the USA. This means we need a cheap, reliable, and awesome distributor of two-strokes in the United States (Canada also has adopted this law, so a Canadian-made engine will also comply).

This little snafu is temporary...hopefully.

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