spaceworm

I often had to jump start my Frogeye. I just put it in neutral got out of the car, pushed on the windscreen base at the drivers door, got it rolling, jumped in, turned the key on, put it in gear, and dropped the clutch. Worked best on level or slightly down-inclines, but doable (by necessity).
On my Spitfires, I often had to bang on the starter with a hammer (copper knockoff) or spanner to get it to engage, or disengage.
Bosch electrics in my Porsche and BMWs were never any problem. Nor was the (?) system in my Fiat 500 Bianchina.

FlyerInOKC

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From what I have heard the Fiat 500 Bianchina had a pretty simple electrical system which is probably why it was so reliable. They were a cute little car. Fiat is back to selling cars in the US since they merged with Chrysler.

hsukaria

Holy Smokes, somebody actually talked about Saitos on this thread!!!

FlyerInOKC

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iIt was bound to happen sooner or later! Speaking of Saito does anyone here know what the bhp rating was on a Saito 230 twin?

hsukaria

Not me. But my 91S's and 82 kick butt and take names. How's that for technical terminology?

Hobbsy

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Fly, if you meant the 1.30 twin, check this out, if you meant the 2.70 I'll be back.


http://sceptreflight.net/Model%20Eng...20FA-130T.html

http://sceptreflight.net/Model%20Eng...20FA-270T.html

FlyerInOKC

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Yes it was the 270 going by prop size. Naturally the article doesn't give a word on HP.

Charley

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If you can move the rocker assembly side-to-side something is loose. Since you say it's the whole assembly that moves, it's not the rocker bushing. You might want to call Horizon & see what they suggest.

CR

Hobbsy

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That's because Horsepower is rated at an rpm derived from a prop that you would never use.

the pope

Thats what OF says about his 1st wife ! Cheers

kochj

I think that most do it to themselves. Somehow, the dirty beards and leather chaps with holes in the ass does that... OR was it the wheelie with the middle finger stuck out?
Too many posers . But they end up smashed on the freeway and they can't figure out why? Most are middle aged and never ridden a bike in there life, but purchasing a custom (sorry but I don't have one word in my vocab, that starts with H and ends with Y. ) and spending money on it makes them fit in..

orthobird

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Hello Club Saito, what would you all say, would be a good selling price for the following motors:
1. Saito FA 1.25, under 30 flights. No crashes. No prop strikes, prior to storing, it was lubed up with after run oil.
2. Saito Golden Knight 1.00, under 15 flights, no crash, no prop strikes, prior to storing, it was lubed up with after run oil.


I am going to try to sell them tomorrow at a swap meet.
thank you and best regards


Cam

Hobbsy

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Do you hate Honda cars because thugs lower them, soup them up or put really loud, obnoxious sounding pipes on them? I've been riding Harleys since I was 10 years old in 1952 and I've never seen a Hell's Angel except on TV. My brother on the black Dyna Glide Custom and me on the 1200 Sportster don't dress too bad either. The colors of my bike are Dark Green Envy and Light Green Envy, they would suit you to a Tee. My brother and I are both Patriot Guard riders and support our troops and their families. My motorcycle gang consists of 35 guys from the Church I attend. In picture #3, 1,000 people attended Church and raised $26,000.00 for a child with brain cancer, her family got every single penny of it. Don't bash what you've never done.

Hobbsy

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Doc, you might have better luck in the MarketPlace on here, my experience at swap meets says things sells at ridiculously low prices at the SM's. They're a great to buy, lousy place to sell.
My guess would be $150 for the 1.25 and $125 for the 1.00. Just a rough guess.

blw

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The Midget was kinda light to push start.

blw

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If you had grown up and rode bikes around the Atlanta area like i did you would know all about the Outlaws and would do all you could to not emulate, or glorify them. I bet 90% of those puke bubbles who were only a few years older than me are now long dead and long roasted in hell.

I served in the Army for 20 years and nobody rode motorcycles around for me or my buddies. They were spitting on soldiers when I enlisted. Want to help vets who need it? Forget Patriot groups and loud motorcycle spectacles, the cameras and media attention. Get onboard with the DAV. It the media is there, it doesn't count. If you tell anybody what you are doing it doesn't count. (unless you are enlisting more help) If you don't keep going back and checking up on the guy, it doesn't count.

Hobbsy

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Wow, you sure are out of touch with reality. The PGR is a great group and an even greater comfort to those who have lost loved one's defending our Country.

Jim Oliver

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I don't mean to sidetrack the current discussion, but I could use some help with the new to me Saito 150 I ran today----

APC 16x8, 10% nitro, 20% oil (50/50) on test stand----8600 rpm seemed to be about the best I could get. Is that good, bad or ugly?

Thanks,
Jim

Hobbsy

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That's pretty good, how many minutes on it if I may ask, Thanks

PS, that's a lot of castor, I don't use any anymore., I like the 10% part though.

Jim Oliver

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Thanks Dave.

About 30-40 mins run time......20% oil (50/50 castor/syn mix)......it's all I have with 10% nitro right now. I do have some 15% Cool Power but it's not 20% oil, but you know that

I avoid castor when I can---don't like having to deal with all the varnish.

Rudolph Hart

Compared to a rolls royce?..i always wanted an alfa romeo gtv but just could'nt do it.The bodies were prone to rust in serious structural areas if you live near the coast or in england where they put salt on the roads.So much so you get salt bushes growing inland well away from the coast.Add the mechanical complexity and multiply that by cost of parts and the wiring harness

Dave i'd leave the religion out and stick to facts.There are lots of different brotherhoods floating around.Harley are now the number one selling bike in it's class and i believe australia is the biggest buyer per head of population,this has been boosted by clever lifestyle marketing and free hog (harley owners group) membership.It seems to attract older guys who have never ridden or are taking it up again after a 30 or 40 year absence.Now,what all this adds up to is large numbers of slow wobbling bands of brothers led by the ride captain (captain chaos) and frankly i think it's more dangerous being in that group than racing competition but if it gets you out there with the wind in your face good on them.We give them a wide berth.

Jim have you looked up any prop figures for the 150?

Hobbsy

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Pete, I can't leave it out it's my life for 43 years now.

Jim, Clarence Lee would say it needs just about one more hour to be completely broken in, others will chime in and say it needs many gallons, that's just pure farm waste.

Here is an excellent test of your engine.

http://sceptreflight.net/Model%20Eng...20FA-150S.html

acdii

Thats pretty good for a new engine. Get rid of the castor and you will more out of it. I have a 100 GK that runs terrible if there is Castor in it, but using Wildcat, I get lots of power out of it. I use Wildcat 15% 2&4.

I was just looking at this thread. 1243 pages strong, and has discussions all over the place. LOL

Jim Oliver

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Thanks for the RCM review

Hobbsy

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You're welcome Jim.

AC, I use the Wildcat 2/4 in the 10%, it's good stuff.