clones

[scar]

im considering getting a stock clone for my kart but i was wondering just how reliable and durable are they?

 

[jr dragster T]

Very reliable and durable.

 

[TravisD]

well mine works very well!! starts first pull (with choke), i couldnt be more happier for the price also, there a great motor many peolpe have used them on there karts and mini bike and most peolpe dont have a problem with them,
so for your needs i think its a good call

 

[scar]

i just wanted to make sure ive heard some people say theyre junk and didnt want to waste money buying one if they were they may not be exspensive but 100 bucks is still 100bucks

 

[TravisD]

i would get one, i have had no problems with mine

 

[doesgo]

Pardon my ignorance....what's a "stock clone"? I've seen references to copy-cat versions of Honda engines, is it something like that? For $100-ish, I interested!

 

[oscaryu1]

Yes, it's a "Clone" of a Honda. Some say they're even better than them (starts better in cold conditions).

I was pleased with mine when it was stock (before I took it apart and mod'd it)

 

[pmat]

Stock clone is the engine how it came from the factory, many guys around here like to mod em, so they refer to normal clones as stock.

 

[doesgo]

Thanks, that helps! Where does one find a good deal on these? Are they pretty common?

 

[pmat]

Harbor Freight is the most common place to get clones, they are pretty cheap there, i think around $150 for a 6.5

 

[THE HUNTER]

for a 6.5hp, usually $120-160
ive seen them on sale for $100 before. you gotta wait for sales, that is deff a great deal.


here's the link
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=66015

 

[jetlag]

Yeah, right now they are $119 on the internet...if you search around you can find some coupons.

The local store doesn't have them in stock, so I'll be ordering online. The total with a $5 off coupon came out to $125.98 shipped.

Well worth it, IMO.