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RE: Kyosho 1:8 scale, What are the best mods? - 10/1/2003 6:51:03 AM   
Syclone guy



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Status: offline 		Hello Ray,

Thanks for the quick reply on the Kyosho motorcycles. I did check this out and I guess the company has decided to make these again, but the bad news is that it is coming out of Hong Kong. Not sure if or when it will make it out here. The price is not that good once you add shipping. I also need to find that in a combo deal so I'm not trying to find the radio system to run this. I would like to use the Kyosho set up.

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RE: Kyosho 1:8 scale, What are the best mods? - 10/1/2003 5:20:29 PM   
Syclone guy



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Status: offline 		Ray,

Thanks for the good info. I will search around the other auctions to look for the radio equipment. I am trying to find the entire package deal / combo with everything.

Torrey

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RE: Kyosho 1:8 scale, What are the best mods? - 10/1/2003 7:48:08 PM   
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Status: offline 		It's all there if you look at the "buy now" bikes the RGV and the NSR(65.00by the way) once on that item look at his other auctions it's a long list but near the end you will find the ESC/RX combo unit to get it all going, (it's also about $65.00)
Then all you need is to buy a 6 cell 600Mah pack (look at the one he has in "other auctions" as well but, you decide were you wat to get a pack) and any am futaba transmitter and you are good to go. I think But Do Not Quote me on this, I think you get a TX x-tal with the RX/ESC combo but don't yell at me if you don't. Crystals are easy to come by. I was temped but I am holding out for something else like the possible Ducati Version of the FM-1e Thunder Tiger.
Right Jitters!
Worry about Visa when I am dead!

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RE: Kyosho 1:8 scale, What are the best mods? - 10/2/2003 12:33:06 AM   
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Status: offline 		I had a buddy send this link to me, Useless for the FM-1e BUT FOR those with a KYOSHO 1/8th scale and need More Power these motors could possibly do the trick, they are close to the right size, and brushless of course. I think a brushless mod on the Kyosho would make a world of difference if you get the right motor THAT IS.


http://www.icare-rc.com/mpjet-motors.htm

Now thats better than my earlier post Slagging the Kyosho Eh?

Zeek Speed Freak

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RE: Kyosho 1:8 scale, What are the best mods? - 10/2/2003 9:42:43 AM   
Fongwong


 

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Status: offline 		hi guys, i just bought the Honda NS 500 with BB set , so now i need advice about reciever, speed controller , and indispensable options

as brushless motor when avalaible , battery ? any advice for the top speed ?
wich gear ratio are u using ? 10 T , 12 T or 14T ?

many thanks for your advice


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RE: Kyosho 1:8 scale, What are the best mods? - 10/2/2003 10:45:33 AM   
e_lm_70


 

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Status: offline 		Hi ray schrauwen :

The brushless motor it is too big to fit in a Kyosho HOR without major work !
Check the AXI 1512/12 : http://www.modelmotors.cz/

For Fongwong :

For brushless the best gear is always the bigger one: 14T ... for wheelies you may try a 6T ... but top speed will be poor.

e_lm_70

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RE: Kyosho 1:8 scale, What are the best mods? - 10/2/2003 10:57:37 AM   
Fongwong


 

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Status: offline 		e_lm_70 thanks for the answer ,
now for the reciever and speed controller are u using the kyosho one ? or did u try others ? can u give me somes tips as i am a newbi
thanks again
so impatient to paint it and to try it

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RE: Kyosho 1:8 scale, What are the best mods? - 10/2/2003 5:35:02 PM   
Syclone guy



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Status: offline 		Hey Ray,

I thought the Kyosho combo kit came with its own two gimble TX. Is that the combo you were referring to?

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RE: Kyosho 1:8 scale, What are the best mods? - 10/2/2003 7:22:28 PM   
BACKEMF



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Status: offline 		Sorry if I have missled anyone but I don't know for shure??? I ASSUMED that it wasn't included considering the low price, but, one person Posted that the got it with the one they purchased on Ebay. So basically it's a crap shoot as far as I know? Sorry.

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RE: Kyosho 1:8 scale, What are the best mods? - 10/3/2003 6:05:25 AM   
Fongwong


 

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Status: offline 		is there any brushless motor for kyosho bike ?

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RE: Kyosho 1:8 scale, What are the best mods? - 10/3/2003 10:55:23 AM   
Fongwong


 

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Status: offline 		i have seen somes pictures peoples are using a spedd 300 graupner or a black motor (d onyt know the reference) but they say it s can run more than 30 mph seems incredible

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RE: Kyosho 1:8 scale, What are the best mods? - 10/3/2003 5:08:33 PM   
tjaf


 

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Status: offline 		Isn't that with an 8cell pack?

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RE: Kyosho 1:8 scale, What are the best mods? - 10/6/2003 6:41:39 AM   
Syclone guy



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Status: offline 		I can't imagine fitting an 8 cell battery, and a brushess motor. I did use the larger gearing for top speed.

Cheers,

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RE: Kyosho 1:8 scale, What are the best mods? - 10/7/2003 1:52:35 AM   
kev71h


 

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Visit: R C Groups . com Under the CAR section. Look for the MOTORCYCLES secions after then.

1/8 kyosho HOR (hang on rider) are exciting! getting 4 or 5 of these suckers taking the first turn is awsome! (to say the least)

A number of hopups for them (ebay it)

RCMCC *Radio Control Motorcycle Club of California* San Jose NEW to the ones even locally get together 2wide a month. Sundays.
We are looking to promote the racing of 1/8 AND 1/5 bikes!

A number of us have the 1/5 bikes also...NITRO and brushless. Its a B L A S T !!!!!!!!

Visit the R C Groups . Com website: Its under the CAR section

RCMCC
Kevin

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RE: Kyosho 1:8 scale, What are the best mods? - 10/7/2003 1:59:27 AM   
kev71h


 

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Status: offline 		In my 1/8 scale Kyosho I run the:

ball bearings (throughout even the stearing bulk head)
aluminum rear sprocket
metal gear box
Metal gears
Metal stearing bulkhead
Soft tires/black rims
Hi tech HS-81 MG servo

1/5 bike:

NOVAK BRUSHLESS.
Carbon fiber rear section
everything else mostly stock

IT ROMPS !!!
rear tire spin at will..and controlled power slides A PLUS!!!!
When lighter rims/frame are installed...wheelies very possible. for now rear tire spin

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RE: Kyosho 1:8 scale, What are the best mods? - 10/15/2003 4:41:05 AM   
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