Anyone know what gearbox this is?

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That, my friend is the infamous HOOT! The most hated gearbox of all. It's also the cheepest. Sometimes it can be had as a complete kit for $219.99 on Ebay. At that price it may be worth getting with the plan to replace the Hoot with something better. There are a number of gearboxes that fit the HS engine that are better than this one.
 

GTX

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From searching the BGF seller's kit with the Hoot,I think this is the chain drive one?
What problems do these have,or are they too new to judge? If I can get a couple years of receational use,that's good for now...
 

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I recall someone posted about the chain drive one. The chain is a poor one and stretches so needs to be replaced. The photo is of the nasty one with gears that don't mesh well. I think some dealers have the old one and some have the chain drive units. I think they are hard to sell after all the bad reports we hear about them. The price is cheep. I may build one and just plan on replacing the gear box. I have a box full that will fit the engine.
 

MotorbikeMike

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That is a gear drive hoot. That is good, because the engine has a 15mm driveshaft, and can be used with EZM or other drives. That is to say, you are not stuck with the little on-board clutch.

Mike