V Twin Club - Who's In?

[Dave in VA]

Originally Posted by G1-G9

did you sell both sets of tires when you sold your cart Dave?

Hey Tom--I shouldn't have, but yes I did...

[G1-G9]

Must have been a good deal then.

[slonomo]

Not much Vtwin action these days. Must be a shortage of engines?

[kawasaki]

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image1 (1).jpgStill have 4! , 3 Vanguards 1 Honda

[slonomo]

Originally Posted by kawasaki

Still have 4! , 3 Vanguards 1 Honda

NICE!!! How does the Honda compare to the Vanguards?

[kawasaki]

Originally Posted by slonomo

NICE!!! How does the Honda compare to the Vanguards?

24hp Honda is stock, The Vanguards all have cams, rev kits and timing advance keys so they have a bit more power.

[slonomo]

Always wondered how the Honda's ran in carts. I know some of them have the electronic rev limiter. I do appreciate a Honda engine, I've had several pieces of equipment with Honda engines that seemed to last forever and always started so easily.

[rib33024]

I like usa-made but you can't beat a Honda I got three Honda's GX 390s with pull start and 1 390 with electric start and they all start on the first or second pull can't beat it. I have a 1976 Honda 200 that I still drive around once or twice a week runs great. And a Honda generator I've had for 40 years that will start on the first or second pull every time. Thinking about putting the GX390 electric start and a golf cart that I have. I know they're not v-twins but they still kick ***. Those are some nice carts kawasaki

[slonomo]

Rib you're right, Honda's kick a** alright. I have a pressurewasher that I have had for 10 years and I've never even put a spark plug in it. It just keeps starting on 1st or 2nd pull and runs like a champ. The GX390 is legendary. That's why everyone is cloning it, right? I think the GX630 is the same way, the HF670 is a clone of that I believe.

I just wonder how the power feels on the Honda Vtwins. I'm sure inch for inch they are similar to other Vtwins. Wonder why they aren't as popular in a golf cart, cost maybe?

[kawasaki]

Not popular because of cost, no performance parts, no good exhaust headers, not a lot of good affordable clutches for the larger shaft etc. Mine is the older 670 and I by- passed rev limiter, Its has the big 1190 clutch, and a Strechplastics performance stainless header [ not made anymore and is the best header I have ever seen] with 2 Supertrapp tunable mufflers. Cart will run 45mph @ 5,000 rpms and that is pushing its limit.