4 - stroke MOTOR bicycle Motorized 49cc GAS ENGINE KIT - eBay (item 170554567127 end time Jan-16-11 15:34:44 PST)
I have a project that needs to be done before Feb. and don't know if I can get all the stuff together in time to use the HF I have now.
Anyone know what gearbox this is?
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4 - stroke MOTOR bicycle Motorized 49cc GAS ENGINE KIT - eBay (item 170554567127 end time Jan-16-11 15:34:44 PST)
I have a project that needs to be done before Feb. and don't know if I can get all the stuff together in time to use the HF I have now.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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
Mike