Kyosho 1/8 hor motorcycle worth it or not
08-25-2003, 04:11 AM
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Kyosho 1/8 hor motorcycle worth it or not
Kyosho 1/8 hor motorcycle
can it fit the 540 size motor
and regular esc for this motorcylce
befor buying it at ebay
to all the owners is it worth getting this item for $65 brand new
or save up for the fm1e.how fast can it run and what do I need.
I want to get into bike but don't have enough for thunder tiger fm1e
can it fit the 540 size motor
and regular esc for this motorcylce
befor buying it at ebay
to all the owners is it worth getting this item for $65 brand new
or save up for the fm1e.how fast can it run and what do I need.
I want to get into bike but don't have enough for thunder tiger fm1e
08-26-2003, 07:21 PM
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540 in a 1/8 Kyo bike???
No way. It comes with a 180. Albeit a round one, called DM20. Or DM 20 BB if you really go for it :-)
It uses the same cute CPR unit found in the old Tamtech, but the version intended for the bike has the reverse swapped for a brake. Thank god...
Two of my friends has one, and to answer the speed question... Not particularly fast, but they're great fun!
It uses the same cute CPR unit found in the old Tamtech, but the version intended for the bike has the reverse swapped for a brake. Thank god...
Two of my friends has one, and to answer the speed question... Not particularly fast, but they're great fun!
08-28-2003, 12:51 PM
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Kyosho 1/8 hor motorcycle worth it or not
Nope. I have no way of knowing for sure, but with the hop-up motor mentioned by Karl it MIGHT hit 18-20mph. I've got two of them and love 'em both, but they definately show their age when running. Also, they do not steer like a car-you must plan your turns well in advance, and even then it's still a bit tricky.
Let us know if you purchase the Thunder tiger....I've been curious about that one myself
Let us know if you purchase the Thunder tiger....I've been curious about that one myself
08-28-2003, 08:31 PM
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I'm on thin ice here,
but I think it might not reach the aforementioned speeds. Swap the MPH with KMH and perhaps it does...
I've only seen it run with the standard motor and the smallest pinion. It was SLOW. But great fun!
I've only seen it run with the standard motor and the smallest pinion. It was SLOW. But great fun!
08-29-2003, 12:56 AM
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I have a Kyosho bike and llike everyone says there are a ton of fun. Kinda like the helicopter of surface R/C. Takes alot of practice to really be able to drive it. I put the 28BB motor into mine, and I would say it hits 19 or 20. With it being so small it looks like it's going 80!!
I say go for it, get one
I say go for it, get one
08-30-2003, 07:15 PM
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Here is a link to a video of my HOR when it was stock running the middle sized pinion
Its currently getting 280BB motor, dampering shocks, high grip tires, and tire inserts. il post of vid of how it runs when its done.
Click here for kyosho HOR mpeg
Enjoy
Its currently getting 280BB motor, dampering shocks, high grip tires, and tire inserts. il post of vid of how it runs when its done.
Click here for kyosho HOR mpeg
Enjoy
09-09-2003, 07:34 AM
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RE: Kyosho 1/8 hor motorcycle worth it or not
Well I got my FM-1e TT bike and it is SWEET!! MUCH harder to drive than the Kyosho bike. If your thinking of getting one, DO IT!! You won't regret it.
