MTH/Mega or Jawa

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Mongerrr
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MTH/Mega or Jawa

Post by Mongerrr »

Hi all,

I'm looking at getting either an MTH/Mega engine for a project and was chasing some info on these engines.

How is the reliability on these engines compared to an enduro 2 stroke?
What kind of hours can I expect between piston changes?
Also, I've heard that the big zabels go through bottom end bearings really quickly. Is this also the case for the MTH/Megas?
What year did the mth/mega get a counterbalance? They had it on their website in 2016, but I'm not sure what year that got added.

If someone could tell me these, it would be greatly appreciated
soelli777
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Re: MTH/Mega or Jawa

Post by soelli777 »

Hello
If you want more information please contact office@mega-engine.com

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Mikedance
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Re: MTH/Mega or Jawa

Post by Mikedance »

What kind of hours can I expect between piston changes?
-> Will find out for you based on user experiences this weekend
so, I've heard that the big zabels go through bottom end bearings really quickly. Is this also the case for the MTH/Megas?
-> Unfortunately generally taken, I was informed this is true indeed.. MTH/Mega's are known to be more durable in this respect due to their more robust gear design. Lower maintanance expences expected due to this with MTH/Mega's. :thumb:
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Mikedance
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Re: MTH/Mega or Jawa

Post by Mikedance »

What kind of hours can I expect between piston changes?
Almost forgot to drop a note here! I've been asking around and depending on the drivers race style and of course with good maintenance habits (each 6-8 hours), the piston should be able to last for probably 20 - 40 race hours with a MTH/MEGA.
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