Just got a KM 29cc,what to expect?

[midwestguy69]

Hi people,i just bought a 29cc baja from ebay and was curious what do i need to do before i start bashing it? Is there any MUST DO's before hand?

 

[wicks-redcat]

i have mine stock for 6 months and nothing has broke yet they are good buggys

 

[midwestguy69]

Well thats great! Hope i have the same luck

 

[voo2doo]

Middy,was it the alloy version? I'm expecting mine tomorrow or Thursday.I bought the 2.0 alloy version and was wondering the same thing!Can you update your location please so people can help you locally.
J.

 

[Bigger the Better]

I take all my models apart from start. Someone always forgets something when they are RTR.

 

[voo2doo]

I take all my models apart from start. Someone always forgets something when they are RTR.

I'm not a perfectionist like you and Keith BTB,I just rag them from the start and see what breaks!
J.

 

[Rossco]

Doesn't RTR stand for Ready To Rebuild

 

[tonystott]

I wouldn't run it until you have fitted an automatic killswitch, which is the only sure method of preventing a runaway, and oiling the air filter foam. Giving all the visible fasteners a quick check for tightness will reassure you of the completeness of the factory build while giving you a nice close-up familiarisation of your new purchse.

I would also recommend that you fit as many of these as you can afford, in the name of the longevity of your new pride & joy:-
Outerwears pre-filters to air filter, pullstart and crankcase vents
Shock limiting straps
Shock boots

PS I didn't do any of this before I gave it a few short runs (on-road), but as I read the forums I realised I could look after it better so did all of the above.

 

[midwestguy69]

I didnt get the alloy version,just the 29cc rtr.

 

[Bigger the Better]

Middy,was it the alloy version? I'm expecting mine tomorrow or Thursday.I bought the 2.0 alloy version and was wondering the same thing!Can you update your location please so people can help you locally.
J.

You should get a tear down thread showing all the improvements and good and bad points. This way we can show others what to expect from the model in the start. Plus it will give you something to do instead of searching ebay. Yup, your wife told me to say that....

 

[midwestguy69]

lol..........

 

[voo2doo]

You should get a tear down thread showing all the improvements and good and bad points. This way we can show others what to expect from the model in the start. Plus it will give you something to do instead of searching ebay. Yup, your wife told me to say that....

J.

 

[midwestguy69]

Is the Km aluminum pipe on the 29cc clones the same as a ddm pipe? I was under the impression it was pretty much the same pipe from looking at them both?

 

[Bigger the Better]

Are you talking about this one: https://www.largescaleforums.com/showthread.php?t=3933&highlight=pipe

 

[midwestguy69]

This is the pipe,

http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages...,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0&format=0

 

[Bigger the Better]

Thats the HPI not DDM.
Ahhh, I'm not a fan of either the HPI or KM of that one. Seen way too many failures including my neighbors melt, bend, crack etc. Buy a different one if/when it goes bad. Or sell it and put the money toward a different one..
DDM had a great deal for 100 for a Jetpro. Keep your eye out for deals.

 

[midwestguy69]

Melt? Holy crap! I guess i'll run it till it breaks and go ddm style. Thanks for the info