I mainly ride my GS-12 pocket bike in the desert/mountains here, and as such have not had the chance to push the limits yet.
I have found that the speedometer is accurate (with the help of a friend pacing me on his full size quad), though it is limited to 30MPH, and I usually go a good bit faster than that.
So I have a few questions, along with how far I have taken each so far.
Top Speed: What is the top speed ability of the GS-12? I usually go about 35 to 40MPH in the desert, off road. I know that the manual states 50MPH as the top speed, though I would like some real world experience numbers.
Load Capacity: How much weight can the GS-12 carry safely, while maintaining good speed and extra power? I usually have myself, an 80lb backpack, and 1 gallon of gasoline for a total weight of 213lbs, though I am sure it can do more than that.
Alternate Drive Train: What options are there for the drive train? Alternative transmission, sprockets of different ratios, etc. I am interested in both lower geared for better power at lower speed as well as higher geared for higher total speed (it obviously has the power to spare on reasonably flat land).
Other Upgrades: What other usability upgrades are there for the GS-12? Better carburetor? Lighter piston? Reduced head space? Hotter CDI? Hotter spark plug? Better exhaust (especially quieter exhaust)?
Troubles: What problems have people had with the GS-12? Would like to avoid problems as much as possible. I got my GS-12 used, and the clutch bell rotor was broke, due to the previous owner riding it after the clutch pads had been worn completely gone. I just went ahead and replaced the entire transmission, clutch bell, and clutch in solving this issue. Also mine came with a dead battery, though with a good battery all of the lights all work (though the previous owner cut the tail light set wires, so I had to rewire).
I have found that the speedometer is accurate (with the help of a friend pacing me on his full size quad), though it is limited to 30MPH, and I usually go a good bit faster than that.
So I have a few questions, along with how far I have taken each so far.
Top Speed: What is the top speed ability of the GS-12? I usually go about 35 to 40MPH in the desert, off road. I know that the manual states 50MPH as the top speed, though I would like some real world experience numbers.
Load Capacity: How much weight can the GS-12 carry safely, while maintaining good speed and extra power? I usually have myself, an 80lb backpack, and 1 gallon of gasoline for a total weight of 213lbs, though I am sure it can do more than that.
Alternate Drive Train: What options are there for the drive train? Alternative transmission, sprockets of different ratios, etc. I am interested in both lower geared for better power at lower speed as well as higher geared for higher total speed (it obviously has the power to spare on reasonably flat land).
Other Upgrades: What other usability upgrades are there for the GS-12? Better carburetor? Lighter piston? Reduced head space? Hotter CDI? Hotter spark plug? Better exhaust (especially quieter exhaust)?
Troubles: What problems have people had with the GS-12? Would like to avoid problems as much as possible. I got my GS-12 used, and the clutch bell rotor was broke, due to the previous owner riding it after the clutch pads had been worn completely gone. I just went ahead and replaced the entire transmission, clutch bell, and clutch in solving this issue. Also mine came with a dead battery, though with a good battery all of the lights all work (though the previous owner cut the tail light set wires, so I had to rewire).