Hi Guys,
I bought my new HF212cc for my Fox thunderbolt restoration and installed it on my frame. I have a few questions for the experts here since this is my first restore, and will reference some pictures I uploaded.
First picture is old / new engine, what a difference!! Picture minibike_0136
Question 1: The original gas tank is for show only. I will be using the engine mounted tank. Notice the angle of the gas tank on the motor. See any problems with gas flow? Picture minibike_211
Question 2: This is how the engine looks when bolted to the existing frame holes. Will I have a balance problem? The motor does slide back and forth for chain tensioning. Picture minibike_0252
Question 3: Muffler. It is awful close to where my leg will be. Picture minibike_0242
Question4: Muffler. I had to rotate it 180 degrees to fit in the frame. The muffler hole on the engine is not round, so when I rotate the pipe 180, it does not line up. Bolts fit fine either way. Picture minibike_032
Question5: Shaft to sprocket (not installed) alignment looks decent to me. Picture minibike031
Maybe some you guys may think I am too cautious and should just bolt the f’er on and go. But since I bought the motor today I can still return it for the smaller 99cc if this does not work!
Thank you for any advice and input! Now I know why you rebuild minibikes, I am have a F'in blast!!
Rap213
I bought my new HF212cc for my Fox thunderbolt restoration and installed it on my frame. I have a few questions for the experts here since this is my first restore, and will reference some pictures I uploaded.
First picture is old / new engine, what a difference!! Picture minibike_0136
Question 1: The original gas tank is for show only. I will be using the engine mounted tank. Notice the angle of the gas tank on the motor. See any problems with gas flow? Picture minibike_211
Question 2: This is how the engine looks when bolted to the existing frame holes. Will I have a balance problem? The motor does slide back and forth for chain tensioning. Picture minibike_0252
Question 3: Muffler. It is awful close to where my leg will be. Picture minibike_0242
Question4: Muffler. I had to rotate it 180 degrees to fit in the frame. The muffler hole on the engine is not round, so when I rotate the pipe 180, it does not line up. Bolts fit fine either way. Picture minibike_032
Question5: Shaft to sprocket (not installed) alignment looks decent to me. Picture minibike031
Maybe some you guys may think I am too cautious and should just bolt the f’er on and go. But since I bought the motor today I can still return it for the smaller 99cc if this does not work!
Thank you for any advice and input! Now I know why you rebuild minibikes, I am have a F'in blast!!
Rap213