New GT kit

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[joee]

thats the bugger...do you know i've got a feeling i've still got one at least in my mates shed.
You think scooter engines are expensive ? you'd never believe how much money changed hands for those "back in the day".

[vegansydney]

Incredible! Put me down for one of each!

Will the manifold fit a Mikuni 24TM or 28TM without fouling TV/SX/GP engine mounts?

[Rich_T]

Specifically the carbs I have designed for are PHBL25, PHBH28, VHSH 30-34, RGV250 (special version of Mikuni TM), TMX30-34 and VHSB carbs. All these options have a very generous panel clearance on all versions, Li, TV, SX and buckets of space on series 1 & 2.

The production and tooling prices are all in and this gives an estimated retail of £450 for either kit, including a special head and a special "U" bend to allow connection to standard clubmans. The killer is the 5 axis CNC liner, very expensive. This puts the kit in the same region as others but it most certainly has very distinct advantages and flexibility.

I have considered running the numbers on making it in iron but what you gain on the swings you lose much more on the roundabouts. Plating the bore is a definate no, no, it has to lined. I have looked at cheaper options for the CNC liner with 3 and even 4 axis alternatives but the top quality is just not there and it is this detail that will set it apart.

I have a couple of other key priorities this year so it is likely to stay on the back burner a little longer but all the time different avenues get explored and little tweaks get made to improve things to reduce tooling costs. Keep an eye on it, you never know.

[cezeta]

any news on this kit ?

[Rich_T]

Spend 25k producing a kit or wipe 25k of the mortgage and save a shed load of interest & do it later? Money off the mortgage wins hands down this time. I might make a couple of prototypes next year and see how we go.

[soulsurfer]

Spend 25k producing a kit or wipe 25k of the mortgage and save a shed load of interest & do it later? Money off the mortgage wins hands down this time. I might make a couple of prototypes next year and see how we go.

Wise move.

[vegansydney]

Can I test the prototype? Pleeeaase

[red ghost]

Spend 25k producing a kit or wipe 25k of the mortgage and save a shed load of interest & do it later? Money off the mortgage wins hands down this time. I might make a couple of prototypes next year and see how we go.

equity mate, equity

[Bilko]

Fair play to you Rich.