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lowlife88 05-09-2012 07:48 AM


Originally Posted by Ruune (Post 10710880)
Anyone know what's going on with amain? I see parts, but no engines. Perhaps they're waiting for the new carburetor? I put a lot into making Go name better, so I'd hate to see it go to waste after I sold the business :(

Well, some how I already foreseen which direction it was going to go. I'm not holding my breath I've seen what a-main has done with other product lines in the past and their track records not too promising.
It's too bad Trey you didn't have enough time cause at least you cared about the line and the customers:(

Eivind E 05-09-2012 08:28 AM


Originally Posted by motomatt (Post 10708593)
Most engines will have somewhere between 0.01-0.02mm clearance for the rod/piston pin. 0.08 wear at the bushing means it's toast. To my knowledge, GO con rods cost less than ANY other manufacturer. They are so inexpensive that if you're ever in doubt, replace it.

As far as one oil hole vs. two, I can't recall seeing one with two oil holes, but my stock of GO rods is depleted.
I'm sure Shane (Grizz) will speak to this.

Thanks M8, that is about exactly the kind of answer I was looking for.
This con rod came with the engine when new.
Engine was #US0000084 and came with 2-needle carb with short needle.

Obviously this goes to show that replacing the conrod after breaking in the engine, is a clear necessity so people who don't do that are taking a big risk?

So it doesn't matter that the original conrod had two oil holes in the top bearing? I was thinking it might lead to better lubrication. The bearings are in the exact same spot if you lay the new conrod ontop of the old conrod, but the old conrod was shaped slightly differently and it seems like the bronze bushing part of the conrod on the old one was slightly bigger in outer diameter. Odd?
Anyhow, the new one is in the engine now :)

MassiveMods 05-09-2012 04:02 PM


Originally Posted by grizz1 (Post 10710368)
Hey Flanno, your onto it bro !!

It did ring a faint bell in the old head, but I didn't have the time to track back and scroll the pages. If anyone would know, Massive would ;)

someone say my name ? may i be of assistance ?

nitroexpress 05-09-2012 07:01 PM


Originally Posted by lowlife88 (Post 10711146)
Well, some how I already foreseen which direction it was going to go. I'm not holding my breath I've seen what a-main has done with other product lines in the past and their track records not too promising.
It's too bad Trey you didn't have enough time cause at least you cared about the line and the customers:(

IMHO, I think AMain selling the Go engines was a one time clearance deal and they are not going to sell or distribute in the future. Looking on their "Upcoming Products", no Go engines are shown out to 08/2012.

curacing2 05-09-2012 08:01 PM

We are back in stock of the GXII down here in NZ so the new stock must be close, i'd be surprised if they don't restock.

nitroexpress 05-09-2012 09:06 PM


Originally Posted by curacing2 (Post 10713909)
We are back in stock of the GXII down here in NZ so the new stock must be close, i'd be surprised if they don't restock.

Thing is, they never stocked them. What they sold was stock from the outgoing distributor.

grizz1 05-09-2012 10:55 PM

Would be a shame for you guys in the US if A-Main didn't stick with the GO line.

I see where nitroexpress is coming from, but I did hear that GO had signed up A-Main as the new US distributor - guess it's a wait and see game.
There was a hold up with the new 3 needle carb production, so maybe that's slowed their stock replacement program ?
Also their orders would be huge compared to most, so production time would be longer.

We just got our latest order of new GXII's with the upgraded 3 needle carbs in on Tuesday, so if they are coming your way they won't be far away now.

If they definitely are not going to be stocking GO products, and there is no replacement distributor, I guess you can always get motors and spares from us down here.
With our exchange rate vs the $US the pricing would be good for you guys, even including postage. Our current price for a new GXII-5RHO with the upgraded 3 needle carb would equate to US$199.95 at todays rate, plus say $US16 shipping.

Food for thought if it does all go pear shaped for you guys.

Mototech 05-10-2012 02:02 PM

What are the starting LSN and HSN settings on a GX-5R? I have it written down somewhere but can't seem to find it. Thanks

motomatt 05-10-2012 03:09 PM

HSN: 3 1/4 - 3 1/2 turns out

LSN: 1 turn in from flush

ecko' 05-10-2012 04:37 PM


Originally Posted by grizz1 (Post 10714476)
Would be a shame for you guys in the US if A-Main didn't stick with the GO line.

I see where nitroexpress is coming from, but I did hear that GO had signed up A-Main as the new US distributor - guess it's a wait and see game.
There was a hold up with the new 3 needle carb production, so maybe that's slowed their stock replacement program ?
Also their orders would be huge compared to most, so production time would be longer.

We just got our latest order of new GXII's with the upgraded 3 needle carbs in on Tuesday, so if they are coming your way they won't be far away now.

If they definitely are not going to be stocking GO products, and there is no replacement distributor, I guess you can always get motors and spares from us down here.
With our exchange rate vs the $US the pricing would be good for you guys, even including postage. Our current price for a new GXII-5RHO with the upgraded 3 needle carb would equate to US$199.95 at todays rate, plus say $US16 shipping.

Food for thought if it does all go pear shaped for you guys.

on that note please pm me ur info ,im gonna buy the 2 that the lhs has and keep them till their needed. i like my gx2 's and i dont see my self or my crew running anything else . kinda wish i had talked to trey b4 he sold his stuff.

owell-laterz off to pick up my 6r us spec.

dsjdutra 05-12-2012 07:43 PM

How many minutes the GXII runs?

grizz1 05-13-2012 02:25 AM


Originally Posted by dsjdutra (Post 10725490)
How many minutes the GXII runs?

That my friend depends on a thousnad and one things :)

Anywhere between 7 min and 10 1/2 minutes depending on - a thousand and one things. Mostly tuning expertise and driver smoothness.
There is no set answer.

AZTman 05-14-2012 01:21 PM


Originally Posted by grizz1 (Post 10726264)
That my friend depends on a thousnad and one things :)

Anywhere between 7 min and 10 1/2 minutes depending on - a thousand and one things. Mostly tuning expertise and driver smoothness.
There is no set answer.

Agreed. All on the same exact motor and pipe (GXII5RHO+GO2072) and large track, I get the following depending on tires, track condition, tuning, clutch, etc.
Truggy: 9m30sec-11min30sec
Buggy: 7min30sec-10min30sec

Mototech 05-15-2012 12:35 PM


Originally Posted by motomatt (Post 10717183)
HSN: 3 1/4 - 3 1/2 turns out

LSN: 1 turn in from flush

Thanks Matt!

MassiveMods 05-15-2012 03:34 PM

If i may make a suggestion on the basic settings on the carb

generally if you have both HSN and LSN at flush, then turn the LSN in 1/2 a turn. that should get you into a base setting. Please understand that pipe , plug , filter and fuel will alter these settings , sometimes drastically so dont be put iff if they are out. This is a base setting to kick off the engine tuning.


cheers mm


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