do you really need flywheel or just the billet rod?

[minibike maker]

so i have taken out the governer on my clone and i was wondering if you really need the flywheel or just:shrug: the billet rod?

 

[minidragbike]

Not if that's all you done.
But the billet rod is a must

If you never plan on going more than 6,000 RPM it's not really needed. I personally never seen one blow at that level or less. Now if your wanting more power later on then get it.

 

[korndog]

Hey, wasn't the kid with the orange bike doing 6k?

 

[minidragbike]

Hey, wasn't the kid with the orange bike doing 6k?

I can't remember, but I think it was about 6,100 RPM.
Your right, anyhting 5,500 or more need a billet flywheel. Thanks for the reminder.

 

[korndog]

mdb, I wasn't questioning your expertise or anything like that. I'm just a little sensitive to flywheel issues due to a major injury in the family back in the 60's L.A. drag strip scene.

 

[supernova]

mdb, I wasn't questioning your expertise or anything like that. I'm just a little sensitive to flywheel issues due to a major injury in the family back in the 60's L.A. drag strip scene.

I was going to say the same thing, MDB is for sure seeing some serious RPMs no doubt and knows all too well the dangers of trusting the stock flywheel! He was half asleep when he posted the reply, cause he knew better and has forgotten more about building fast clones than I could ever hope to learn! I dont personally remove the gov. as I am an old man, but should I do so I'll spend the extra $! That orange minibike rider was very lucky, the way the thing grenaded he sould have been more seriously injured!

 

[minibike maker]

my mods i wanted

so i wanted a header and air filter from nr racing and the 18lb valve springs(6,000rpm) and im not sure if that is too much for the flywheel?

 

[wolfgang123]

you dont need a flywheel with thatn little upgrade.

 

[minibike maker]

should i at least have a stock honda flywheel?

 

[minidragbike]

should i at least have a stock honda flywheel?

Yes
Something to check for is that coil becoming loose. It could have moved down and touched the magnet causing the explosion?? We never knew what exactly happen.

 

[wolfgang123]

should i at least have a stock honda flywheel?

i dont think so really....you basically still have a stock engine so you really would not need one. your only making like another 2-3hp

 

[minibike maker]

thanks for the direct answer to my question minidragbike. so how much will the $30\$40 honda compare to the arc flywheel in the rpms it can handle.????

 

[minibike maker]

thank you for the direct answer minidragbike:smile: how does the honda flywheel compare to the arc flywheel? rpm wise?

 

[wolfgang123]

the arc is much better than a stock honda flywheel...if you can swing it get the billet arc flywheel

 

[minibike maker]

k thanks everybody and ill have to go with the honda :laugh::smile:

 

[minibike maker]

thanks for the responses

 

[vette66_00]

k thanks everybody and ill have to go with the honda :laugh::smile:

Your going to find that a honda one is going to be close to the price of a Billet flywheel.

 

[minibike maker]

on nr racing they are $40

 

[minidragbike]

on nr racing they are $40

If you are buying a flywheel, it's way better to go with a ARC flywheel. Save you money, and don't rush it.

 

[JOHN R GANG]

If you're going to spend $40 for another cast flywheel that's rated for 3600 rpm, you may as well spend the $100 and get the ARC. You'll be thanking yourself later. The ARC is SFI approved is there is no comparsion to any cast flywheel.