Just curious what I should prepare for when I buy one. More than likely going to pull the pin and order one in the next month.
1) Break-in?
It's been 20 years since I had anything that ran on pump gas that required a break-in period. Even then, it was a yamaha 175 dirt bike. I'm assuming there's a process in the manual, but we all know how break-in processes are...
2) Tires.
I'll be running on a mix of pavement and grass about 99% of the time and will be about 50/50. What tires hold up? Are there any that are larger diameter to add a bit of clearance in the rear without adding a lot of weakness due to leverage? Will 5-T rims/tires bolt on? Tower shows the stock tires being about 1" taller.
3) 2-cycle oil.
Can I just pick up some generic lawn mower/weed wacker 2 cycle or do I have to use hobby specific oil to mix in the gas?
4) Shock oil.
All the descriptions I've read only state that you need a radio/receiver, receiver pack (sub-c), T/B servo and gas to complete the kit. Is there shock oil in the kit?
5) Filter oil.
Does the air filter require oil like our 1/10 and 1/8 filters? Can I use K/N filter oil (I have some in spray and bottle form for my 1:1's)?
6) Spare parts.
Any thoughts on what I should order along with the kit? e-clips, size of nuts/bolts to have on hand, spur gears, plugs...
7) Durability
Braces, supports, things to watch out for when building (stripping of threads and whatnot), skid plates, etc. Things that will help make it through a day of bashing. If you know me, you know performance is rarely my goal, but durability is.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
1) Break-in?
It's been 20 years since I had anything that ran on pump gas that required a break-in period. Even then, it was a yamaha 175 dirt bike. I'm assuming there's a process in the manual, but we all know how break-in processes are...
2) Tires.
I'll be running on a mix of pavement and grass about 99% of the time and will be about 50/50. What tires hold up? Are there any that are larger diameter to add a bit of clearance in the rear without adding a lot of weakness due to leverage? Will 5-T rims/tires bolt on? Tower shows the stock tires being about 1" taller.
3) 2-cycle oil.
Can I just pick up some generic lawn mower/weed wacker 2 cycle or do I have to use hobby specific oil to mix in the gas?
4) Shock oil.
All the descriptions I've read only state that you need a radio/receiver, receiver pack (sub-c), T/B servo and gas to complete the kit. Is there shock oil in the kit?
5) Filter oil.
Does the air filter require oil like our 1/10 and 1/8 filters? Can I use K/N filter oil (I have some in spray and bottle form for my 1:1's)?
6) Spare parts.
Any thoughts on what I should order along with the kit? e-clips, size of nuts/bolts to have on hand, spur gears, plugs...
7) Durability
Braces, supports, things to watch out for when building (stripping of threads and whatnot), skid plates, etc. Things that will help make it through a day of bashing. If you know me, you know performance is rarely my goal, but durability is.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
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