would you pay more for a MB engine kit made in the U.S.?

[Dan]

Politically correct "Teenage mutant, Ethiopian, turtle rancher warriors" (.com)


Xmon, Right hand raised and I swear. Had a Buddy move to South America to become a snail rancher. (seriously and no kidding)

I asked "during the drives, don't the horses crush the "dawgies"?

"
Rollin', rollin', rollin'
Rollin', rollin', rollin'
Rollin', rollin', rollin'
Rollin', rollin', rollin'
Rawhide
She rollin', rollin', rollin'
Though the streams are swollen
Keep them doggies rollin', rawhide
Through rain an' wind an' weather
Hellbent for leather
Wishin' my gal was by my side
All the things I'm missin'
Good vittles, love an' kissin'
Are waitin' at the end of my ride
Move 'em on, head 'em up
Head 'em up, move 'em on
Move 'em on, head 'em up
Rawhide
Cut 'em out, ride 'em in
Ride 'em in, cut 'em out
Cut 'em out, ride 'em in
Rawhide
Keep movin', movin', movin'
Though they're disapprovin'
Keep them doggies movin', rawhide
Don't try to understand 'em
Just rope, throw an' brand 'em
Soon we'll be livin' high an' wide
My heart's calculatin'


Raw Hide!

 

[KCvale]

What would be nice is a 4 stroke that looks good and has a manual clutch.

Why? I had and rode a 4-stoke motorcycle with a manual clutch when I was younger, you need it with that much power and an internally geared engine, but not on an MB, heck I love the Cent clutch, one less lever on the handlebars and it's a breeze to ride.

 

[Dan]

Got the request letters typed and ready to go for ctnext biz grant.

This is exciting. I seem to enjoy burocrocy.

Basically need proof that state dept of labor, revenue and secretary of state are not POed or want money. (yet)

 

[dogcatcher]

If you can incorporate in your design the use of as many parts as possible that are already on the market, the costs can be lowered. Like the jug and pistons, rings, carbs, etc., using US made parts from various manufactures could get you down to the point your crank case would be the only part that would have to be manufactured. The bad side of that, you are at the mercy of their manufacturing, if it is good quality, great, but a bad run of parts could leave a real sour taste in it.

Another possible downside, if successful, you can bet the Chinese will copy it and drop the price low enough that it will eat up your customer base. US Made loyalty is one thing, but the American public has a very short memory also their love of cheap often over powers their US Made loyalties.