Well I guess it is not actually my third build since I have built bikes for other people, but this is the third bike I have built for myself. My first cruiser was an OP Roller and my second was a Cranny. Decided to do another Cranny this time since I enjoyed the last one.
The last one I built was over a year ago and there are a few things I can't seem to remember. The first dilemma I am having is trying to decide what rear sprocket I used on my last cranny build? Since I no longer have that bike I am unable to check. Seems like I may have used a 41 tooth, but it is possible that I used a 44. My new kit came with a 44 tooth, but I have a 41 tooth on the shelf I could try. I hate messing with those sprockets once I get them set...so hoping I make the right choice from the start. Thinking I will probably go with the 41, but if anyone thinks a guy my size (6'2" / 230lbs) would benefit more from the 44....let me hear your thoughts on the matter.
The kit I bought this time is supposed to be a 66cc Flying Horse. It is the black version and supposed to have more power and is also supposed to have the better bearings as well. Just looks like any other kit I have purchased in the past, but hopefully there claims of improvement are accurate. I did notice they quit using the white wire which is a plus and the engine castings seem to have improved as well. I did order a long pipe for it from BGF. Like the way how the long pipe puts the noise and fumes behind the rider, but I will probably run the stock muffler for awhile. I also intend to start this engine right off using opti-2 100:1. In the past I have broken them in on dino oil at 40:1, but not sure if there was ever any real benefit to doing that? May take a bit longer to get the rings seated using the synthetic, but just going to start out with the Opti-2 this time.
I will get some photos posted and maybe even some video of the maiden voyage here in the next day or so.
The last one I built was over a year ago and there are a few things I can't seem to remember. The first dilemma I am having is trying to decide what rear sprocket I used on my last cranny build? Since I no longer have that bike I am unable to check. Seems like I may have used a 41 tooth, but it is possible that I used a 44. My new kit came with a 44 tooth, but I have a 41 tooth on the shelf I could try. I hate messing with those sprockets once I get them set...so hoping I make the right choice from the start. Thinking I will probably go with the 41, but if anyone thinks a guy my size (6'2" / 230lbs) would benefit more from the 44....let me hear your thoughts on the matter.
The kit I bought this time is supposed to be a 66cc Flying Horse. It is the black version and supposed to have more power and is also supposed to have the better bearings as well. Just looks like any other kit I have purchased in the past, but hopefully there claims of improvement are accurate. I did notice they quit using the white wire which is a plus and the engine castings seem to have improved as well. I did order a long pipe for it from BGF. Like the way how the long pipe puts the noise and fumes behind the rider, but I will probably run the stock muffler for awhile. I also intend to start this engine right off using opti-2 100:1. In the past I have broken them in on dino oil at 40:1, but not sure if there was ever any real benefit to doing that? May take a bit longer to get the rings seated using the synthetic, but just going to start out with the Opti-2 this time.
I will get some photos posted and maybe even some video of the maiden voyage here in the next day or so.