jordanhiggins2002 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I have been looking for a motorcycle engine mini rail. 98.black bird seems like a solid motor but the drive train has 1310 u joints. I am not familiar with this set up at all. Any advise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanhiggins2002 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 http://www.ksl.com/?nid=218&ad=27032090&cat=651&lpid=&search=&ad_cid=9 Ksl link of the buggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Looks like a fun little machine and seems to be priced fair. U-joints are not the best setup but may be ok in this little car. It depends on what angle those axles get to be at full compression/ droop. You could always upgrade to CV's later down the road if they become a problem. I've never heard of that motor so I can't comment whether or not it's decent or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Mike Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I had that motor in a single seat rail and it was great. Mine had a swing type axle set up which sucked but it was still fun to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanhiggins2002 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Are u joints strong? Yes I can always upgrade to cv's Black bird is a great motor as its a honda. It was made to try and compete with the haya. Which it didnt cause its down on power compared to a 1300cc. Its a 1137cc Honda I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Are u joints strong? Yes I can always upgrade to cv's U-joints are strong but don't offer as much strength under extreme angles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanhiggins2002 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Thanks. Extreme angles meaning turning and cutting. Basically duneing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 No, axle angles when your suspension compresses and is at full drop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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