HOOT GearBox replacement?

[TigerToothBikes.com]

Here is apparently the "upgraded" gearbox for the Huasheng 4 stroke. The old hoots were pathetic but maybe this is better? Anyone seen this or better used it? My first impression is it is inexcusably wide, but its being sold as silent!

[Dan]

Have any specs or links for it Mile?

[ocscully]

It appears to me to be very similar to one of the inexpensive gearboxes that are offered on some of the inexpensive pocket bike motors availabe frome china. I believe the internals are actually a 2 sprocket chain reduction drive and not actually a gear box like the original Hoot, Grubee or some of the Scooter gearboxes available. I believe the reduction is in the neighborhood of 3:1

ocscully

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The listing does indeed state a chain drive system which to me is confirmed by the shape of the box.

[tyrslider]

I've got one ordered so we'll see! It's a little early for math but I think 3:1 is for pocket bikes and would make a larger wheel geared way too tall.

[tyrslider]

No doubt the pocket bike ones are similar. pic'd here.

[Dan]

this is sounding promising.

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Originally Posted by tyrslider

I've got one ordered so we'll see! It's a little early for math but I think 3:1 is for pocket bikes and would make a larger wheel geared way too tall.

Be sure to post a review. Also whether the claim of silent is true...(would have thought it would be, so long as the chain is taut)

[tyrslider]

Will do. They come in about 6 days Beijing - Seattle (wow). May be a couple weeks before the bike is painted and back together though.

[Dan]

Way cool Slider. Very exciting to hear. Thanks for the updates!