RE: K&B .65 Sportster
Hi Dennis,
I have a K & B Sportster .45 in a kit built Slow Poke and it has been in this model for over three years. I have no idea how many gallons of fuel I have run through this engine...and it still has good power. Yes, I agree it is a bit larger then most engines its size, but for the price, power and ease of use-a no brainer for me. I know a lot of guys kind of give these engines a bad rap, but I have nothing but good to say about them.
You can also call K & B any day you want, and get a warm body to talk to. Try to do this with most engines today that are made in China or Japan.
Also I was very suprised at the power output of the K & B Twister .61. I have this engine in a Hanger 9 Ultra Sport .40...and what a match. This engine is not only light, but swings a 13 x 6 with authority, and is light in weight. The model balanced with out any tail weight, and it has great vertical perfomance.
Soft Landings always,
Bobby of Maui