4 speed flywheel help ASAP

[Bones]

Nobody lists what theirs came off of and I am not versed enough to know just by looking what is and isn't a 4 speed.

Will any of these work?

[steampick]

The 4-speed flywheel was a different brand than the 3-speed. I believe it one was a Hitachi and another a Mitsubishi. The 4-speed, though, had a spark advancer on it, so you'll need to look for a flywheel that has that. You should go to Dratv.com to get that, though, as they do know the difference.

[Bones]

Thanks, trying to avoid buying new at this point is all. I can see a 4 speed part like this being semi-gold plated to some addicts. )

[Grant's trail]

None of the flywheels you have a pic of are 4speed flywheels, your better of buying a new one from Dratv if its in your budget. better to not get the wrong one. anyway thats how my luck run's ha ha Grant

[Bones]

YEah I am guessing I will go with DrATV. Not a budget thing as much as a is it worth it to spend the $$ if the motor will not run. That is $$ I could spend on a motor swap instead. I would like to keep this as simple as possible and mainly stock is my best bet.

Likely order the parts in a few weeks depending on if I sell this one and buy the complete one in Alabama. Knowing me, I will keep it AND buy the one in Alabama.

[racerx]

Originally Posted by Bones

YEah I am guessing I will go with DrATV. Not a budget thing as much as a is it worth it to spend the $$ if the motor will not run. That is $$ I could spend on a motor swap instead. I would like to keep this as simple as possible and mainly stock is my best bet.

Likely order the parts in a few weeks depending on if I sell this one and buy the complete one in Alabama. Knowing me, I will keep it AND buy the one in Alabama.

Take a moment, and a step back...you've got a double reauchambeau ("paper-scissors-rock") situation. In this instance it's "flywheel-stator-crank" which can only be used as a complete assembly, 3-speed or 4-speed; no hybridization possible - times -"not budget/will it run-keep it simple/stock - motor swap". Just thinking about your post is causing pain in my temporal lobes.

If you do the work yourself, then $450-650 should buy a complete overhaul & parts, including your choice of igntion & electrics, bore/hone/piston kit and valve job. Bringing a Honda engine back to life is easy enough. You might want to split the cases first to inspect the lower end. The fewer "surprises" found, the less it will take to do a first-class rebuild and the motor did manage to survive into middle age which says a lot in the first place.

But, before you begin it would pay to figure out how you plan to use the bike once it's running. If you're looking toward any serious road use, a stock motor just isn't going to cut it on any road with a posted speed limit over 30-35mph. If you're only looking for a season or two before selling the bike, then you could pick up a cheap & chineezy engine for about the cost of a happy meal and shelve the original motor for the next guy. Between stock rebuild and retrofitting a new PRC motor, the cost gap is narrow. It's when you want to do something a lot better, especially if roadworthiness matters, that things can add-up. There's a world of possiblities, without a clear focus for the project, you could soon find how how a lab rat feels when lost in a maze - and end up spending more than necessary for unsatisfactory results.

[Bones]

Holy ramble post

Just get it running for my nieces and nephew to learn to ride and me to putz around campgrounds and local city streets, possibly commute to work just to see the looks on peoples faces. Not a chance I will fully rebuild it, just not worth it to me.

[racerx]

Sell the HK1 and apply the net proceeds toward a used PRC knockoff. You're after a Dixie-Cup bike and this should get you one for around $300 net, if you shop around a little.