TOPIC: 2-cycle engines

I would be interested in seeing data on 2-stroke engines. Gensets, motorcycles, leaf blowers, trimmers, anything would be good!

Check out the off-road section of the forum. I have a couple posts there with videos on chainsaws and two-cycle boat engines. Give me a call if you want to discuss.
Nick, 607.590.0391

Hi Lee,

There is a topic in the "Off-Road" category by Nick Reitter where he has grooved a Stihl chain saw.

I think his test method was pretty solid and if you apply his results to a much bigger timeline the effects can be interesting.

Karl Fortner
Tacoma, Wa.
Gadgetman Tacoma

Does anyone have any experience with motorcycles? (aside from the 1 Ron did a long time ago that didn't see any gains). And if no experience, any advice/suggestions/comments?

Hey Jonathan!

I have actually done two motorcycles. BOTH showed improvements, but neither bothered to get back to me with their mileage. Still, emissions were dropped DRAMATICALLY in both cases, and there was a noticeable increase in power.

So, just yank the carb or throttle assembly and cut The Groove!

Remember the Three Rules!

Do the mods.
Do the MODS.
DO THE MODS!!!

Thanks Ron. I'm glad I was wrong about the results you got. I'm looking forward to getting one grooved.