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Post by rapidjim on Jan 9, 2015 7:57:31 GMT -6
Shucks  I would love to see that in 250cc. Me too! |
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Post by rapidjim on Jan 8, 2015 8:03:21 GMT -6
So is this one, as may be guessed by the poster behind it, a 250cc? The other one you sell is a 150cc. Sorry for the confusion, this will be a 150cc stretched trike. |
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Post by rapidjim on Jan 7, 2015 8:04:32 GMT -6
They are one of the better brands coming from china,, and their dealership network shows they actually care about the customer,,, it's only natural that the successive years and models have running changes in production ,,, changes to address failures or faults in the design ,,, and to bring a better product to the market,,Refinement I agree with you. That is why I have almost completely switched over to Ice Bear for new machine sales. When I call them I get a real person who speaks English and is eager to help instead of the run around. Makes it so much easier to help my customers. Believe me when I say they do care about their product, dealers and end users. I have seen many mods (refinements) since 2009. One thing else they do, they do not compete with their dealers, they do not do retail sales or talk to consumers direct, that is what dealers are for. Sadly, there are still cut throat dealers out there and those that do not want to support their customers after the sale selling Ice Bear products, however they are getting fewer in numbers. |
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Post by rapidjim on Jan 7, 2015 7:54:15 GMT -6
I'd like to see more pics to do a comparison. I do see the front fender sits closer to the wheel. Rear fenders are a little different (squared off) Still a mono shock No trunk Nicer mirrors along with all that cyborg said Right now that is the only picture they have, more pictures and specs are forth coming. I will update as I get the info |
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Post by rapidjim on Jan 7, 2015 7:53:01 GMT -6
Let me guess without even seeing one,, nicer welds , better paint,, nicer hardware ,, and general overall build quality,,, more refined ,,, am I far off? Every year Ice Bear gets better and better. They listen to their dealers when modding or coming out with new models. |
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Post by rapidjim on Jan 7, 2015 7:51:32 GMT -6
How much difference from the one you already sell? This is the trike version, the other maddogs are 2 wheelers. |
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Post by rapidjim on Jan 6, 2015 11:57:49 GMT -6
Thanks Guys
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Post by rapidjim on Jan 5, 2015 8:10:59 GMT -6
I put a lot of time in my website this past weekend and plan to do some more work on it. Before I do, I would like some comments, good or not so good on what I have done so far. What I like may not be what others like. I want to make sure that it is compatible with the different browsers some of you use. Any input would be greatly appreciated
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Post by rapidjim on Jan 3, 2015 19:47:03 GMT -6
Ice Bear has done it again. Being Released this year will be a Maddog 150cc trike. I will keep you all posted with information and pricing as it becomes available.  |
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Post by rapidjim on Jan 3, 2015 8:28:13 GMT -6
I know a 52mm piston will fit on a 139qmb, but will a stock cylinder and head from a 152qmj work on a 139qmb? We seem to be mixing apples and oranges here. Where it is true that there is a 52mm big bore kit for the 139QMB, it is not the same as the 52mm piston in a 152QMJ motor. These motors are physically different and will not interchange. The cranks have different wrist pins and the pistons will not interchange. |
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Post by rapidjim on Jan 3, 2015 8:19:20 GMT -6
This thread is about the 150cc GY6 I'm confused about something... As I understand (and please correct me where I'm wrong) it, Top Dead Center is when the piston reaches it highest point of the stroke. BDC is the bottom most point of the stroke.... In the picture I'm providing, it shows a gap at the TDC point between the piston top and head bottom --- What is this gap for? --------------------------- 2nd part of this post is about that gap.... I have been told that you can use a stroker kit as high as +2,5mm with out having to add spacers. So, I'm guessing that addition 2.5mm stroke boost would fill the gap? In short, can someone explain what that gap is for and the consequences/benefit of filling that gap with a stroker is?  I have seen this gap on some kits before and can only assume it is for either valve clearance or a provision for a stoker crank. I would think more the latter. Installing a stroker crank will give you more displacement and power. lets do the math to explain this. The standard stroke of a 50cc motor is 41.4mm and the bore is 39mm. The formula for figuring displacement in mm is Bore(mm)*Bore(mm)*Stroke(mm)*0.0031416/4 So 39 * 39 * 41.4 * 0.0031416 / 4 = 49.4561 or 49.46cc Lets change just the crank to a 44mm stroker crank 39 * 39 * 44 * 0.0031416 / 4 = 51.612 or 51.61cc Remember, it is always best to check valve clearance when building a motor with a stroker crank. Safe is better than sorry |
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Post by rapidjim on Dec 30, 2014 8:49:00 GMT -6
Is it normal for a trike to be a lil squirreley when backing up? The handle bars try to go left and right. The reason I'm asking is I heard this trike has been in a ditch and the handlebars are turned a little to the right. It does seem to ride ok, even at 61 MPH. I want to make sure it is safe for the Wife to go into town and back, it's just 35 miles round trip, altho she has mentioned she likes riding on the back. To answer your original question. Yes trikes feel a bit squirrely in reverse if you are giving a bit to much throttle because of the geometry of the machine. You need to back up slow. It is also not as easy to control going backwards because you are looking back and have a tendency to to pull on the handlebars in the direction that your head is turned. You also have to remember you have 3 wheels and 2 for power and only one for steering. Since you don't have an issue going forward, esp at high speeds, I really doubt there is an issue with the front end. Even a Goldwing trike will have a squirrely feeling going backwards to fast. I have noticed some trikes that seem to have the handlebars turned to the right a bit. The forks may be a bit out of align, but doesn't seem to effect the ride or steering. |
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Post by rapidjim on Dec 23, 2014 8:14:43 GMT -6
Merry Christmas to all. I hope every one has a fantastic day filled with family and love.
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Post by rapidjim on Dec 23, 2014 8:11:33 GMT -6
Boy I'm glad that's over,, thank goodness ,,, those long winded posts were starting to give me a complex,,, and all that dough we are makin here is all gone now,,, now that's a fallacy I can believe in,, geez Ditto |
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Post by rapidjim on Dec 22, 2014 14:34:25 GMT -6
Great Idea guys!
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I would love to see that in 250cc.
