Erskine
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jdub said:Thanks for the explanation, Erskine. I would find it hard to believe that Honda would put out a crap engine. Their OHV engine is probably the pinnacle of the technology.
They are the exact opposite ..... they are so basic, a 50 year old design barely changed as it evolved, ie they now have CDI and electric start. That is it, Honda got it right first time, combined with Honda quality, reliability and longlevity. The engine is imported to the US as a chinese clone, usually badged LIFAN and with a FMI prefixed model number. Had the CG been exported to the states it would have a cult following. CG 125's will give 140 mpg (uk gallon) my CG 150 gives me 100 mpg and thats with a trials sidecar!