As you can see from my avatar I have only been here a few years and not that often. This is a short pro-con for GEBE after spinning 60 miles or so on my first belt..
Bike is a Ridge Runner by DiamondBack..
Engine is a 35cc Honda GX
I am switching from a Staton friction that is still working great. I switched for reasons of rain and snow coming soon.
What I noticed after switching to GEBE mounted on 14mm spokes is the smooth ride it offers. There is also more torque when you hit the throttle. Very smooth ride. I really get a lot of positive attention from the belt drive look as well. I think with the 13 tooth gear I get less gas mileage than with the Staton. I see at least a 1/3rd or more increase in fuel consumption. I advise mounting an external tank possibly the Go-Ped one shown in these forums or the one gallon gas container. The friction drive I had been using for the past several months was I believe the 1.5" roller. It is the largest one I think.. I Just thought I should make the observation of fuel consumption and GEBE vs friction. I may also be fixing my Robin 35 and ordering a Tanaka for comparison. One more thing.. The GEBE does not hardly ever bog down the GX as often as the friction kit did. I suspect this kit will provide longer engine life as well.
Questions.. Does anybody know how to center the GEBE belt perfectly on the 13 tooth drive gear? I imagine it may be rubbing.
I was also wondering if I should flip the belt like rotating car tires for added life span?
Has anyone ever compared GEBE to chain drives and checked the fuel consumption benefits vs speed?
I hope all are well here that once chatted this stuff with me.
sno.
Bike is a Ridge Runner by DiamondBack..
Engine is a 35cc Honda GX
I am switching from a Staton friction that is still working great. I switched for reasons of rain and snow coming soon.
What I noticed after switching to GEBE mounted on 14mm spokes is the smooth ride it offers. There is also more torque when you hit the throttle. Very smooth ride. I really get a lot of positive attention from the belt drive look as well. I think with the 13 tooth gear I get less gas mileage than with the Staton. I see at least a 1/3rd or more increase in fuel consumption. I advise mounting an external tank possibly the Go-Ped one shown in these forums or the one gallon gas container. The friction drive I had been using for the past several months was I believe the 1.5" roller. It is the largest one I think.. I Just thought I should make the observation of fuel consumption and GEBE vs friction. I may also be fixing my Robin 35 and ordering a Tanaka for comparison. One more thing.. The GEBE does not hardly ever bog down the GX as often as the friction kit did. I suspect this kit will provide longer engine life as well.
Questions.. Does anybody know how to center the GEBE belt perfectly on the 13 tooth drive gear? I imagine it may be rubbing.
I was also wondering if I should flip the belt like rotating car tires for added life span?
Has anyone ever compared GEBE to chain drives and checked the fuel consumption benefits vs speed?
I hope all are well here that once chatted this stuff with me.
sno.
