Is this just a cheap clone?

[kkmmbb]

Hi everyone. I live in denmark, and its pretty hard to get cheap clones. I found this website that sells these blue engines. 6.5 hp. They look a LOT like the cheap engines that breaks after one week. But are they?
They cost a bit over 250$

 

[Russ2251]

Same thing.
Clones are clones under various labels.

 

[KieranM]

as russ said a clone is a clone. They all follow the same idea because they are mass produced, with the only differance being the decals. I cant see the company thats selling these doing too good if the break after a week. If you threat it with care it will last you a long time. Ifs its the best price you can find its best to get it, as many upgrades can be easily made.

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

$250 is a huge rip off for one of those clones.

 

[KieranM]

It sure is but what he would save on a cheaper one from americipa and such would be lost on shipping

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

Im sure he could find a cheap crashed motorcycle or atv. Personally i wouldn't pay more than $25 for a clone.

 

[KieranM]

we got a clone for 100euro and thought that was good value. It was the best price we could find for a new one, i am always on the look out for engines but not many are shipped to ireland so england is my closest place.

 

[bajagokart]

Lol wow 250 what a rip haha that's basically what I payed for my 13hp clone w/ electric start! I payed 150 for my 6.5 clone and even that was a rip off

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

I payed $57 for my 400cc twin cylinder 36hp+ motorcycle engine, and got the whole frame with it too.

 

[freakboy]

i wouldnt pay anywere near 200 bucks or 150 or 100 for a **** clone.. highest i would go would be 30 bucks... and then id just blow the **** thing up on video ahahaha... if i were you i would find a wrecked bike or atv then use the much more powerfull engine out of that... and you have parts you can use or sell off to help pay off the bike or atv.

 

[Blazkowiez]

For anyone in the states, harbor freight is running a sidewalk sale on the 12th of march with engines at 89 dollars... I believe this is nationwide but at least its in Texas

 

[mike75925]

For anyone in the states, harbor freight is running a sidewalk sale on the 12th of march with engines at 89 dollars... I believe this is nationwide but at least its in Texas

yep, for the EPA and CARB (66014) certified ones. emissions junk means more weight and less power, normally.

 

[kkmmbb]

we got a clone for 100euro and thought that was good value. It was the best price we could find for a new one, i am always on the look out for engines but not many are shipped to ireland so england is my closest place.

What was the name of that website where you bought a motor for 100€?

 

[kkmmbb]

Okay. Now i found some stuff on Amazon.com

I think i'll buy an engine, clutch, chain and some other small parts from there. Im buying it from amazon, because i can get it all at once. The engine only cost 129$, and thats WAY cheaper than 250!!!

But i have a Q:

A 3.5 HP engine, like the one from this websites "chopper plan". Is it the same size as this clone?

 

[kkmmbb]

God dammit. None of the parts i want to order, can be shipped to Denmark at Amazon.
I guess im going to use Ebay then!

 

[KieranM]

What was the name of that website where you bought a motor for 100€?

It was ebay, make sure you keep a look out on ebay even if there none now. If there is a clone chances are that it will go cheap because not many people would be looking for one. Also try look for quads and the such on ebay

 

[mike75925]

the 6.5hp should mount where a 3.5hp does. they made them to be drop-in. same bolt pattern. i think, don't quote me on that.

 

[solomon]

i think 2hp-20hp use the same bolt holes??

 

[Doc Sprocket]

If you threat it with care

Ha ha! Yes, I find carefully threatening my stuff very effective!!!
Ah, just pulling your chain. Cheers!

 

[Stratogeezer]

$250 is a huge rip off for one of those clones.

That's because in Denmark it's not like you can run down to Harbor and pick one up for $89. Prices vary dramatically based on where you are, taxes, import laws. Overseas - a Briggs would likely cost $500+ So the $250 is relatively decent I suppose.