Bandolero engine

[Mike]

Here is his profile: http://www.6x6world.com/forums/members/whipper-ag.html

[Holster]

Hate to sound stupid but im new here so whose whipper ?

[Holster]

its gonna be a little while before i get that far. I'm still looking for a good project Max IV, but once I find that its all gonna start rolling and be done in only a little bit of time. Kinda wanted to get ahead start so I can start looking now for everything ill need. 2.5 inch axles? What clutch? Will the t20 be able to handle the power? Thanks for all the help

[Mike]

I say go for it. That would be a beast.

[lewis]

Might order some axles from Whipper and some really good chain! That engine will produce better than 68 ft.lbs of torque, and being different is fine.

The machines we drive are not the main stream either, but we are happy with them and look at the number of member who are also different.

[Holster]

I think in the future im gonna dare to be different and go with the 44hp generac but the question is what other mods would I have to do to run such a torquie motor? Axles, gears, jackshaft, clutch?????

[Mike]

Alright Mike, now your making it harder for me to decide! 10% off is a pretty good savings. Thanks for the heads-up!

I know, even if you are looking for more horsepower it's hard to argue with that price. I really wanted something outrageous in Jennifer's max but couldn't justify the extra money.

Sounds to me bandolero is for racing. Thats the most bandolero info i seen. Personally i do not think it would work where i ride.

It's really not just for racing. Looking at the torque curve, you get good torque throughout the powerband. We use ours mainly for trail riding where we average only a few miles per hour. You have all of the benefits of the normal B&S Vtwin with the added benefit of having more power on tap for slinging mud or for high speed bursts.

If a stock B&S would work for you then a Bandolero motor will work as well. You will just have a little more fun compared to a stock motor. Really the only reason not to use one is if you are looking for more power out of the box. The low end range is still there.

[Model Citizen]

What has really impressed us about our V-Twins engines & our Bandolero is that we never have had any issues of any kind with either of them. (I got some crap in my main jet during the Heat Race in Ashtabula, but once cleaned out, it was back to normal. ) They may be racing engines, but most times we're only cruising around about 1/2 throttle. When we go off on a side trail, we might be only 1/4 throttle & ride for 1/2 hr straight uphill. Usually when we open up in the desert, we don't go over 3/4 throttle (there's too many whoop-de- doo's & other obstacles that can come up on you way too quick) Even with springers, when you come up unexpectedly on whoop -de doo's at full throttle, all you can do is curse, keep the sticks forward & hope for the best. So, from our experience, we are thrilled with our racing engines & there is nothing like knowing you have the power IF you need it. We ride a lot & they have never dissappointed us. It's all been money well spent. Just wish we had more safe places like a track to race them full throttle more. , but I guess the point is, you don't have to.

Bridget

[AndyL]

its funny that generac is american made, and yet it is the cheapest v-twin you will find around...i looked into these for hustler if i end up reproducing them or some other atv.
btw it's a slow process...lol

[lewis]

In my earlier post i noted that Generac was the only US made, Kohler is made here also but i think and do not know yet if they are merging Some of the engines were listed Generac/Kohler. Both as i said are fine engines. Maybe someone has some information on this. Then again this was on ebay, that is where i saw the advertisement.

[jeffery9076]

thank you for more bandolero info

Sounds to me bandolero is for racing. Thats the most bandolero info i seen. Personally i do not think it would work where i ride. Sounds like the bandolero is a good engine One thing about the generac so ask before you buy. when i got mine it showed the exhaust facing toward the rear of the engine in the pic . When i got it the exhaust was backwards facing the front of the machine. If i would not have got the exhaust i would of recieved 160.00 dollars off the engine. ALWAYS check make sure it is not a tapered shaft. MINE was not tapered. I am hoping to see more generac race engines comming out soon. Would like to see more about the kawasaki liquid cooling has it benefeits. I have a 17 horse on my hydro mower not liquid cooled but a good engine. Thank you all for the shared info it really helps others make decisions and hopefully the right one i am still learning alot

[George]

If your putting it in a springer I would put the bandolero in it. Because the springer can handle the bumps. Solid axles would be stock engines or maybe just above. I don't know about you but I don't like spine tinglers.

I have one for mine though I have not used it yet. I did drive Whipper's Scorpion with a Bandolero engine in it and it ran great.

Plenty of power and decent speed.

[dustin3207]

kinda new to this

If your putting it in a springer I would put the bandolero in it. Because the springer can handle the bumps. Solid axles would be stock engines or maybe just above. I don't know about you but I don't like spine tinglers.

[lewis]

Just an FYI, 600 Racing | Home is running a special on the bandolero motors right now. They are giving a 10% discount. I meant to post that earlier.

Alright Mike, now your making it harder for me to decide! 10% off is a pretty good savings. Thanks for the heads-up!

[Mike]

Just an FYI, 600 Racing | Home is running a special on the bandolero motors right now. They are giving a 10% discount. I meant to post that earlier.