Motor question

urinal mint · Backside 180 Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 1990

Saw this one online..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/6-5HP-GO-KART-ENGINE-MINIBIKE-BARSTOOL-RACE-CART-6-5-HP_W0QQitemZ230151552198QQihZ013QQcategoryZ46092QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I know it's not a briggs and stratton but does it have all the right specs?

Mario C · Posted: Jul 13, 2007 6:17 pm Post subject:

damn thats cheap. all the right specs, just a b&s knockoff. with proper maintenance it should be fine.

JeffKnox · Posted: Jul 13, 2007 7:57 pm Post subject:

looks good to me...

conwest · Posted: Jul 13, 2007 8:10 pm Post subject:

looks nice

JB_CANSKATE · Posted: Jul 16, 2007 9:50 am Post subject:

THats the same engine I have. I just took my first one back because after a good bit of shredding(guessing 30hrs+) the thing lost compression. I got a replacement and after 4 hours of riding with it the first day it lost power aswell. I havn't tried it again since then becuase I've been busy but hopefully thursday I will and I'll elt you know what happens.

OYu could be lucky but I'd recomend gewtting something better in if you can afford it.

MTwakeRaiderz · Ollie Joined: 15 Mar 2006 Posts: 88 City: The BORO, m10

I have a 6.5 Honda Knock-Off with a Stage One HP Kit that I am no longer using. If anyone is interested, PM me. I am a little heavier so I went with a larger engine for an easier pull. However, from what I'm hearing from others, this engine tuned properly is fully capable of pulling anyone PERIOD. I will be fair with the pricing. I bought the engine brand new 3 mos ago for $230 and the stage one kit cost $90. I wont' worry about the little parts I used to make the direct throttle. MAKE ME AN OFFER.

blake123 · Faceplant Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 8

i got a briggs and stratton 5hp will that work? i don't know much about engines so anything will help

urinal mint · Backside 180 Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 1990

blake123, i would advise minimum 6.5hp

JeffKnox · Posted: Aug 01, 2007 6:00 pm Post subject:

your question was will it work and the answer is yes but only after many many headaches trying the get the gearing just right... deep water starts are pretty much out of the question... if you want a good pull and deep water starts i would suggest a minimum of 6.5 like urinal mint said... but if you already have the 5 horse and just want it to work than i say go for it...

and talk to laxitives288... he made a homemade winch with a 5 horse so he should have the right gearing for you... and he also only spent about 200 bucks i believe on his whole winch

blake123 · Faceplant Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 8

thanks but ya i already have he 5hp and dont want to buy a new so i will talk to him and see what he says