Thanks for the info, due to current situation a bargain is just what I'm looking for. I'm not concerned about the warrenty but not knowing about New vs Old my concern would be parts. the gen 5 parts are still available? Where can I learn more about the GO, new vs old, avialable product, distributers, etc?
I'm a newb to the GO engine and still learning where to find info let alone absorb the info. Very excited about what I have learned on this forum. Thanks to all for contributing.
BTW, love your country and people! Spent last October there touring around Sydney, Melbourne, Uluru and Lizard Island. AU Rocks!
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All registered dealers will have the new Gen 5.5 engine range, Ebay sellers are not registered dealers and the 5.5 engine is not avail directlly to them. they are not covered by any warranty they also state they are " Factory Modified " which is false, they are a stock engine, Go factory does not modify engines.
The changes i have made for the Gen 5.5 are tolerance related which include the
Crank
Rod
Carb
Easy run in tolerance
The Gen 5.5 components are interchangeable with gen 5 so you can upgrade the engines. But if you take the cost of upgrade into consideration it works out cheaper to just buy from a registered dealer and pay a few extra dollars. EG if you buy from a registered dealer you would be paying about $10 to $15 USD more but that will include the gen 5.5 upgrades. If you were to purchase these components sepperately it would cost you about 80 to 100 USD extra. The gen 5 engines are really tight the new gen 5.5 engines have been made a tiny bit looser to make it easier to run in.
All registered dealers now have the Gen 5.5 in stock. the Gen 5 engines would have sold out before the release of the Gen 5.5 upgrade.
Registered dealers are stated on the Go Engine web site .
http://www.go-engine.com/distributors.htm
So its Cost Vs Price
Hope this info helps .
Cheers MM