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    Arrow Anyone used engine kits on Pocketbike?

    Ive been offered a few race engine kits for the 47cc and 49cc 2 stroke air cooled Pocketbikes. Supposed to add an extra 3000 RPM and a wicked power band boost. They use a 3 part kit, with ported cylinder and a 2 part aluminium head, full circle crank.

    Has anyone tried these?
    I have used the older 2 part engine kits, gave a little bit extra grunt but compared to the Banshee SHO 10HP water cooled engine, my air cooled bike took the back bench.

    Without going mental and running methanol, whats an exceptable increase in power for standard air cooled pocket bike given your budget is around $300 for an engine rebuild?

    Whats your top speed from your current worked air cooled Pocket bike, being that a standard cheapy air cooled does about 45km/h. The OEM engines about 60km/h.
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    Yeah I've used a full hot up kit.

    Full circle crank, 3 port barrel, head, 2 window piston, B1 carb and adjustable 3 shoe clutch.

    The motor is grouse! The clutch springs are too tight though and I can't find jets for the carb. Heaps less vibes and tonnes more revs
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    Quote Originally Posted by newmanz View Post
    Ive been offered a few race engine kits for the 47cc and 49cc 2 stroke air cooled Pocketbikes. Supposed to add an extra 3000 RPM and a wicked power band boost. They use a 3 part kit, with ported cylinder and a 2 part aluminium head, full circle crank.

    Has anyone tried these?
    I have used the older 2 part engine kits, gave a little bit extra grunt but compared to the Banshee SHO 10HP water cooled engine, my air cooled bike took the back bench.

    Without going mental and running methanol, whats an exceptable increase in power for standard air cooled pocket bike given your budget is around $300 for an engine rebuild?

    Whats your top speed from your current worked air cooled Pocket bike, being that a standard cheapy air cooled does about 45km/h. The OEM engines about 60km/h.




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    Custom modified reed valve assembly (by me);
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    On a 49cc engine is it better to have one without electric start for more power. I have heard that a electric start motor you will lose power. Is this true.

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    Awesome work Cornholio
    thats one tidy engine

    Sounds like you have put some serious hours into your bike.

    I just put petrol & a little bit of oil in mine!

    Cheers

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    Interesting! We are looking at building a modified daytona, and an open watercooled bike over the next few months, so keen to hear what hot-ups are doable.

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