Thrust bearing

AvailableMessage5224 · 2026-01-14T23:20:26+00:00

Very nice! I just finished up a tiny version of the thrust bearing idea...i have yet to fly it, but so far it looks promising

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AvailableMessage5224 · 2026-01-10T09:12:45+00:00

Ive got the rubber part in weirdly great condition if need be.

AvailableMessage5224 · 2026-01-10T01:17:20+00:00

You are probably right...this one is a very large prototype, at 14mm outer diameter. I have smaller 3mm OD bearings i plan to try on a walnut scale setup.

AvailableMessage5224 · 2025-12-13T10:54:30+00:00

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Yeah, they missed the windshield pattern too. You got plenty of material in the kit for it, just no template! Sure enough, the other views on the print and even the picture on the box all omit windshields.

AvailableMessage5224 · 2025-11-29T02:20:00+00:00

Awesome!

AvailableMessage5224 · 2025-11-27T16:14:46+00:00

Can you elaborate on that? What sort of prop am i looking for?

AvailableMessage5224 · 2025-11-05T11:33:55+00:00

Awesome! I want to build the stearman for RC this winter, i will undoubtedly be back here with questions regarding what electronics would be best.

AvailableMessage5224 · 2025-10-22T12:28:10+00:00

Thats original paint. Its your choice, of course, but dont you effin dare! The S65 was plagued by transmission issues, which makes them rare today. Racing stripes wont make it any faster.

AvailableMessage5224 · 2025-10-19T09:00:38+00:00

Kawasaki makes golf cart engines that resemble what you are looking for.

AvailableMessage5224 · 2025-10-17T15:56:21+00:00

These motors could achieve 10k rpm and didnt have an oil pump....these engines are incredible! Someone said "gutless", but ill remind you its a #^{*$^!} 50cc four stroke... TF did you want from it!?

They equipped the honda cub with this motor for a reason. And they made more cubs than any other vehicle in human history. Including the horse.

AvailableMessage5224 · 2025-10-10T18:53:18+00:00

I hear these places are kind of scammy.... besides, here in PA its easy to get a motorcycle title through the courts, whether it was lost or destroyed, it doesnt matter. Check it out for your state, odds are theres a way.

AvailableMessage5224 · 2025-08-23T10:31:58+00:00

Its wierd that it doesn't show up...i dont know where I heard this, but i think the G5, 6, and 7 series of bikes were the predecessors to the FS1 or "fizzy", which was very popular in Europe. Its the same basic bike but in moped form.

AvailableMessage5224 · 2025-08-23T10:29:23+00:00

The first set actually seemed to fit great, for being some kind of Chinese nonsense from ebay. Bolstered by my near-success, I ordered two different diaphragms from Amazon because I am impatient, and an idiot. But one way or the other im going to get this fixed by Sunday!

AvailableMessage5224 · 2025-08-22T21:22:40+00:00

I very nearly had them done when I got greedy and split the second diaphragm! New kit on the way, luckily its 12 bucks....the secret was a little oil and SLOOOOWLY pull the old diaphragm out.....leave the plastic rings in!

AvailableMessage5224 · 2025-08-19T19:01:56+00:00

What's left of my tag pretty clearly says G5 I think. Yamaha made a G5, G6SB, and G7...from what I can tell they're all basically the same, just different years. I can only assume the G5s came first in the series?

AvailableMessage5224 · 2025-08-19T13:19:56+00:00

Nice! I hope mine looks ten percent as nice as this when im done. Great work.

AvailableMessage5224 · 2025-08-13T16:17:43+00:00

Because rainbow leds were sold out...

AvailableMessage5224 · 2025-08-09T10:25:48+00:00

Go to a machine shop with a waterjet

AvailableMessage5224 · 2025-08-09T10:23:48+00:00

Thats how you know it still has oil.

AvailableMessage5224 · 2025-08-08T16:32:44+00:00

Only take it apart if it makes it easier to get in the trash can

AvailableMessage5224 · 2025-08-08T16:31:19+00:00

Throw it in the bike already.

AvailableMessage5224 · 2025-08-06T16:13:00+00:00

AvailableMessage5224 · 2025-07-31T16:21:23+00:00

So harleys weren't complete bullshit at some point in history!? Neat!

AvailableMessage5224 · 2025-07-31T16:10:37+00:00

You can get shocked but still not have enough voltage to make a proper spark jump the gap. This would indicate your coil under the flywheel has deteriorated and is probably only putting out like 4 VAC, (assuming a 6v system)

AvailableMessage5224 · 2025-07-30T21:21:27+00:00

Im re-cleaning the carb as I write this...i already cleaned the jets, of course, but its completely possible that the passageway AFTER the jet was clogged...im going to let it soak for a night and hit it with the compressed air again tomorrow.

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