hotrods crankshafts

[cinder]

hi,
have any members had any dealings with these cranks?,which is more suited to building a motor with a powervalve top end rather than a banshee derived set up? are the really long stroke versions really that vibey?.i want as much info as poss before proceeding.ignitions etc,i believe standard set ups can be altered is this fact?
any help gratefully recieved.
cheers cinder

[dusty350]

Hi,
I have no personal experience, but have read about Hotrod cranks on some of the US forums where they seem to get a very mixed review. Lots do slag them as they are supposedly built in China with inferior bearings. I think they come welded too. Worth doing a search on the various forums.

Dusty

[midlifecrisisrd]

Hi,

Norbo does a +4mm 115mm rod crank for £350 which is good value as you will not have US post plus customs charges.

Got a TSS long rod +4mm in my motor with 1UA top end and have no problems with vibes. Nice smooth torquey motor with strong top end.

Build thread here

rdlccrazy.proboards.com/thread/15507/385-ypvs

Steve

[bryan]

think people replace the outer mains with better one with more balls also.