79cc Sportsman Flyer build

[PeteMcP]

Ludwig,
Not sure if it's the same but MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) is commonly sold as the go to brand of liquid adhesive used for assembling plastic model kits. I used this for years till I discovered cellulose (lacquer) thinners does the same job just as well and can be purchased in half gallon cans from hardware stores for about the same cost as a small container of MEK from a hobby shop. The odour from either is the same and sufficient to make anyone - unless glue sniffing is your thing - realize that breathing it in, other than sparingly, is not a good idea.

 

[Ludwig II]

In the UK, any large scale use of MEK (MiBK is different, but I don't know how) is followed by the Home Office quite closely. It's something to do with illegal drug manufacture or purification.

 

[indian22]

Model glue and tube patch adhesive was pulled from the shelves here long ago in an attempt to stop huffing...

Rick C.

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

One of the prettiest girls I ever knew irepairably damaged herself sniffing solvents.
She could have cleaned my Solar acetylene lamp and inhaled fumes too, kinda multitasking .
I'm getting dizzy from the fuming or is fulminating?
In the mean time I have to order some #35 Diamond chain.
Tom

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

Home from hospital having diner date with Sweetie we had Palestinian Shwarma, Falafel, salad, and the best hummus I ever ate.
Arriving home the mail box had my #35 Diamond chain so I will make a new chain for the primary drive, and a lot of good it will do me now with is crazy record breaking cold wintery weather.
I am still kicking around sending AGK my other 79cc engine for the full mod performance package.
https://affordablegokarts.com/colle...roducts/modified-79cc-predator-engine-stage-2
Tom

 

[indian22]

Home from hospital having diner date with Sweetie we had Palestinian Shwarma, Falafel, salad, and the best hummus I ever ate.
Arriving home the mail box had my #35 Diamond chain so I will make a new chain for the primary drive, and a lot of good it will do me now with is crazy record breaking cold wintery weather.
I am still kicking around sending AGK my other 79cc engine for the full mod performance package.
https://affordablegokarts.com/colle...roducts/modified-79cc-predator-engine-stage-2
Tom

Winters the time to get that motor work done Tom. I'd think even a mild rework would free up 3+ hp & still be easy to live with. Once valves are controlled the revs are there to work with , while float is pushed past the point of any found horsepower. All these industrial motors are under cammed profile little lift or duration.

Rick C.

 

[MotoMagz]

Home from hospital having diner date with Sweetie we had Palestinian Shwarma, Falafel, salad, and the best hummus I ever ate.
Arriving home the mail box had my #35 Diamond chain so I will make a new chain for the primary drive, and a lot of good it will do me now with is crazy record breaking cold wintery weather.
I am still kicking around sending AGK my other 79cc engine for the full mod performance package.
https://affordablegokarts.com/colle...roducts/modified-79cc-predator-engine-stage-2
Tom

Get the parts and do it yourself ? Agk sells most everything.It is easy and was my last winter project. Never did it before and it was very easy with directions. Could save yourself a lot of coin. Could get more inhalants! Or a 212!

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

Waiting to see what we have left after Medicare and supplemental.
As Moto says, just getting parts and letting AGK do what they do best is the ideal method. It is on my mind daily.
Guess it is time to clear the bench (No small task as things have been piling up since I converted a 1868 Vetterli to centerfire ). That was five years ago and the Flyer just compounded the bench load.
Tom

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

My wife Ramona has not gotten to remission, but happily out of her body brace.

She so happy to be free.
Today I took my spare 79cc Predi out of it's box and starting striping off extraneous bits. The plan is to send it to AGK for.
https://affordablegokarts.com/colle...roducts/modified-79cc-predator-engine-stage-2
Tom

 

[MotoMagz]

Great news for the both of you !

 

[curtisfox]

Awesome news, so glad to here that.........Curt

 

[PeteMcP]

Great news Tom. Looks like things are headed in the right direction if Mona's smile in that photo is anything to go by. Long may it continue.

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

Great news Tom. Looks like things are headed in the right direction if Mona's smile in that photo is anything to go by. Long may it continue.

Pete, when the Doc told Mona she could take off the brace, she gave him a loving hug. Her smile is the real deal.
Tom

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

My wife Ramona has not gotten to remission, but happily out of her buddy brace.
View attachment 103938 She so happy to be free.
Today I took my spare 79cc Predi out of it's box and starting striping off extraneous bits. The plan is to send it to AGK for.
https://affordablegokarts.com/colle...roducts/modified-79cc-predator-engine-stage-2
Tom

That's great news!!

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

Took Mona for a Sunday ride and found a little Burg I had not found in our 14 years living in this locale Kohlsville, WI
https://www.google.com/maps/place/K...0xa6564ec4f9fe1d83!8m2!3d43.47111!4d-88.32194
A cross roads mill town back in the day, some other noodling around to find our way home.
Mona happy, me go to shop. Pulled the side cover off the crankcase to remove the governor guts. Gasket did not survive. Plan B, what is best gasket thickness?
Varies .020" to .012", not a lot but. Thoughts?
Tom

 

[sportscarpat]

Complete gasket sets on ebay.

 

[fasteddy]

I'm glad to see your wife has escaped what I have referred to as the Iron Maiden. I can only imagine what a relief that is.. Wish her well for me.

Steve.

 

[indian22]

Great update Tom and I'm so happy for both of you. One great weight lifted!

Rick C.

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

Thanks for the come back Pat, I just don't get why gaskets are offered that vary 008".
Tom

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

Weather in the fifty's and sunny almost enough to get me out. Change of gas would have done it, as I drained the two year old gas out.
Tom