Genuine crank vs aftermarket crank
Genuine crank vs aftermarket crank
Hi guy's, Looking for some feed back on whether I should replace the rod on my genuine crank shaft (providing the bearing journals are still good) or just purchase an aftermarket Hotrod's complete crank? by the time I purchase a new rod for my crank and have it installed it would almost be the same cost as buying a complete new aftermarket crank. Is there any concerns with using Hotrod crank over a rebuilt genuine crank?
Cheers Max,
Cheers Max,
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not sure about the manufacturer of the Hotrods crank kit. I have read that the Hotrods rods are a little hit and miss with quality control and that the Prox is a more popular choice, it is a little confusing as most of the piston feed back i have read is that the Pro x piston isn't very desirable and the Vertex is the popular choice with cast pistons. The crank kit didn't seem bad at $225 delivered. I haven't found or heard of a reputable machine shop that can replace my rod so if there are any West Aussies lurking and you have had sucess with someone it would be great to hear.
The crank kit I was talking about
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/230663625565 ... 1423.l2649
The crank kit I was talking about
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/230663625565 ... 1423.l2649
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talked to wiseco directly about them being part of hotrods. said theres no connection. talked to them both on the phone about where their shit is made. wiseco is china hotrods is taiwan. not saying thats bad... just sayin. not even sure the pistons are usa. says so on the box but who knows. hit and miss on the hotrods seems to be a internet rumor as far as i can tell. never seen any proof of it
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heard of a few people very unhappy with hotrods, heard big end hole too big, small end to big, center to center wrong.......
that being said i had one in my 125 and had no issues with it, but didnt ride too hard or often
that being said i had one in my 125 and had no issues with it, but didnt ride too hard or often
the 450 will have less power and will be harder to start, and will be heavier, but to make up for it it will require more maintenance.
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4stroke=dead fish
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hey max the last crank i did a big end on i sent to the boys at savage suzuki in midland it was $400 including parts and freight both ways perth and back and around 2 weeks wait that was balanced also give them a call
got those mounts yet mate
got those mounts yet mate
only posties ride 4 stroke hondas
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I have a Wiseco crank in my 250. It was well built, and its been in my motor for 2 years or so without issue.
2000 CR250, pipe, filter, Vforce
1980 XL80s
1969 Broncco TX-6
Natural selection favors Smart people, so nature selects morons to be slow and dumb for tigers and stuff too eat. But in our modern world there just aren't enough tigers.
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1969 Broncco TX-6
Natural selection favors Smart people, so nature selects morons to be slow and dumb for tigers and stuff too eat. But in our modern world there just aren't enough tigers.
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I have a hotrod i'd sell for 65$+freight ![Wink :wink:](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
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every honda wiseco crank i've known of in the last few months has blown the cans off and destroyed the cases.NightBiker07 wrote:I have a Wiseco crank in my 250. It was well built, and its been in my motor for 2 years or so without issue.
more than 10 guys i've either done 500 work for or sold some of my 250 parts to.
A couple of members here in that group, one of them bought cases and a stock used crank for an 02 motor from me
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The one i have wasnt for the CR500. Its in my CR250gusaberg wrote:I have looked into a genuine crank kit it will be about $420-450 delivered, the freight seems to kill the idea.
As for the Wiseco crank I haven't seen one for the cr500 do you have a link NightBiker07?
Thanks for the suggestions guy's
Hmm, that sounds shitty. Mine is two years old, so maybe they had a bad batch recently? or maybe their 500 cranks are shit.Roostius_Maximus wrote:every honda wiseco crank i've known of in the last few months has blown the cans off and destroyed the cases.NightBiker07 wrote:I have a Wiseco crank in my 250. It was well built, and its been in my motor for 2 years or so without issue.
more than 10 guys i've either done 500 work for or sold some of my 250 parts to.
A couple of members here in that group, one of them bought cases and a stock used crank for an 02 motor from me
My 250 gets its ass kicked every time I ride it, The throttle on it doesnt scare me a bit. (The 500 on the other hand...the wheelies are retarded)
2000 CR250, pipe, filter, Vforce
1980 XL80s
1969 Broncco TX-6
Natural selection favors Smart people, so nature selects morons to be slow and dumb for tigers and stuff too eat. But in our modern world there just aren't enough tigers.
1980 XL80s
1969 Broncco TX-6
Natural selection favors Smart people, so nature selects morons to be slow and dumb for tigers and stuff too eat. But in our modern world there just aren't enough tigers.
I'm told Savage send 'em out too, probably to Ray Easson M/C Engineering in Bayswater. Easson is a drag bike nut, so builds shit strong. (That said, Ackie, at Savage Suzuki is a die-hard CR500 rider, so pick his brains for advice too . . . . ).gregrobo wrote:hey max the last crank i did a big end on i sent to the boys at savage suzuki in midland it was $400 including parts and freight both ways perth and back and around 2 weeks wait that was balanced also give them a call
got those mounts yet mate
I've used Ray Easson for crank rebuilds,and his work is solid, and the price OK. Not so good with deadlines though . . .
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