RE: BME 55, Big Delay if at All...
Hi Ralph, I did at one time consider selling BME. I have been in this business for 14 years and I got a little frustrated and burned out trying to do all of it by myself. I now have a lot of new found enthusiasm and help running the business to relieve my stress level. The 55 will not happen as it was a piece of junk. It was built like another popular American made engine and now I know why they have all the problems they do. The vibration level was high as was bearing failure. I have it redesigned as a 58cc with double counterweights and three ball bearings the way a single cylinder should be made. I just got the quote from our crankshaft manufacturer and ask them to build us some samples. I know this engine has been a long time coming but I will not sell something that is junk and that is the reason for all of the delays. There is a lot of exciting new engines in the works but I will not advertise them until they are ready for sale. We have the ability to introduce a high quality low cost 50cc and 100cc twin into the market as well as a 5.8 lb 150cc engine that should be flying by the end of the month. I have a 230cc and 290cc twin that is being worked on at this time. Our 115 is selling very good and out performing all other 100cc class engines. Our web sight should be getting updated soon.
Keith
BME
In a message dated 1/16/2007 5:10:50 PM Central Standard Time,