Covered crank wheels?

Lazyeiger

Member
May 5, 2003
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I notice that the new Yamaha YZ motors have covered crank wheels with just a slot for the rod to pass through. The European ICC kart motors also have this. What is the "on track" benefit to this?Has anyone tried to retrofit this setup to a CR125? How would this effect the life of the big end bearing?
 

RJH

Member
Jun 15, 2002
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is the reed cage above or below the plate?
How think is the plate?
Does it cover the full opening?
Any links to pictures?

Thanks Bob
 

gasgasman

Sponsoring Member
Feb 15, 2000
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Covering the crank journals increases the compression of the piston down stroke-less crank case volume.
This increases the velocity of the fuel mixture up through the transfer ports.
I would not expect any change in crank bearing life.
 
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