Edd and Trev
From UK
August 6th, 2003
It's now been just a year since Trev and
myself purchased our 2 Eagle Engines. They
are running better now than ever. I don't
bother checking fuel consumption. Lets face
it, if it only takes a pint of fuel for a
good trip out, who gives a damn if its 190mpg
or 250 mpg?
Trev is running on the standard gear still,
but I've changed to the trail gear. My top
speeds slightly less but I benefit from increased
acceleration and more power on the hills.
When in traffic it's nice to have that bit
more power at junctions it feels a lot safer.
Trev has got through his first belt in 12
months. I think it must be the non Kevlar
type as mine is running fine with no signs
of wear and I know mine is the Kevlar type.
As I said, its 12 months down the line and
the engines are running fine, if anything
they are more responsive and take less fuel.
Sorry, no figures for the fuel but fun factor
rating 100%. We're looking forward to getting
the mufflers as soon as Eagle can ship them,
we are nearly always running our engines
together so we sound like a model twin engine
Mosquito fighter plane and we tend to go
early mornings or evenings after work, with
the mufflers we shouldn't scare as many pheasants.
If you are thinking of buying an engine,
think bike. Make sure you are running on
decent wheels and tires and that you have
got 2 good brakes. I can recommend Maguba
Hydraulic Rim brakes. I run with them around
France and Belgium with my bike loaded with
a tent, sleeping bag, camera bag and clothes
as well as my own 180lbs. Around 500 miles
the engine pull and the brakes stop. The
bikes will be across the channel again in
October, we are touring around the Pas de
Calais and Bolougne can't wait.
What more can I say…if you are thinking of
buying an engine - DON`T THINK ABOUT IT,
DO IT!
Top marks to all at Golden Eagle,
ED UK
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