Hey everyone,
I'm new to this forum and I really enjoy it. I purchaced a Baja motorsports doodlebug and installed a Harbor Freight Lifan 6.5hp Chinese clone engine ($117.12 with the coupon). This engine starts so easy and runs great. It starts easier (less effort to pull the rope) than my GC160's on my Honda lawnmower and snowblower.
The mini runs great with the new engine.........governer spring replaced with a piece of welding rod...............42 mph with the GPS taped to the front fender. 29 mph with the governer connected. I've only reved it out a couple times to do the top speed run.
I wish I had photos of the mini's I owned when I was a kid. They were so much fun.
My question is what's the difference between the different Chinese clone engine manufacturers? (besides the engines being blue, red, yellow or black)
I couldn't be happier with the one I have. I will be building another one soon.
Chris