So, I've searched, read and reread through the forums and I'll be damned if I have reached any real conclusion as to which kit to buy. Every time I think I made up my mind, I find something to dissuade myself from one or the other.
I started off thinking I'd do a HT 50cc 2-stroke frame mount, then to a Honda 35cc rack mount GEBE setup, then back to a frame mount, etc....
I'm not so concerned with top speed, although it would be nice, but I don't want to be flying in traffic and have the engine lock up because it sucked a valve or slipped a wristpin.
I guess my biggest prob is the lack of build quality and longevity with ANY HT engines (I'm not talking about carbs, mounts, crap like that), I mean the top-end and rotating assembly. The opinions seem pretty well divided between those that can't get one to stay running to get to the mailbox and other guys seem to get a ringer right out of the crate. Now,
1. I know it's a crapshoot when it comes to Chinese engines
2. I know that some tweaking and setup is required before installing any engine as well as proper break-in and maintenance
3. I know that most of the kit-engine carbs don't even make good paperweights
4. I have no prob upgrading parts beforehand, carb, pipe, plug, wires, etc
I have a high level of mechanical knowledge and ability (my fabrication skills may suffer though) so I guess I'm looking for any useful, real input here concerning 50cc engines, opinions are more than welcome.
I started off thinking I'd do a HT 50cc 2-stroke frame mount, then to a Honda 35cc rack mount GEBE setup, then back to a frame mount, etc....
I'm not so concerned with top speed, although it would be nice, but I don't want to be flying in traffic and have the engine lock up because it sucked a valve or slipped a wristpin.
I guess my biggest prob is the lack of build quality and longevity with ANY HT engines (I'm not talking about carbs, mounts, crap like that), I mean the top-end and rotating assembly. The opinions seem pretty well divided between those that can't get one to stay running to get to the mailbox and other guys seem to get a ringer right out of the crate. Now,
1. I know it's a crapshoot when it comes to Chinese engines
2. I know that some tweaking and setup is required before installing any engine as well as proper break-in and maintenance
3. I know that most of the kit-engine carbs don't even make good paperweights
4. I have no prob upgrading parts beforehand, carb, pipe, plug, wires, etc
I have a high level of mechanical knowledge and ability (my fabrication skills may suffer though) so I guess I'm looking for any useful, real input here concerning 50cc engines, opinions are more than welcome.
