6.5 HP Harbor Freight Motor

[LouieMCman]

Maybe this has already been covered here, but can someone give me some feedback on the quality of the 6.5 HP OHV motors sold at Harbor Freight? Anyone had any trouble with them? Thanks.

 

[Tad Bit Tipsy]

From my experience they are great, but I've only used them for generator and water pump type applications, we have a 6.5 on our property that runs a well pump, except for changing the oil, and a spark plug every once in a while, it has been maintenance free for 3 years. There has been several HF builds lately. Check out this one from tyrslider....
http://motorbicycling.com/f37/new-frame-4-stroke-kit-development-13442.html

 

[eldo]

Got one works fine just a little heavy wont work on in frame bike need trike or rear mount

 

[Don P]

go to a go kart forum. they get 10 to 20 + hp on gas, 30 hp on alcohol. billet rods are available.billet flywheel ect.