Shale Searcher Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) Thought I'd revisit this subject, especially now we've seen Fast Freddie mounted on it for a while.... FF seems to be going rather well on the Gerhard, it seems pretty fast and pretty reliable (thus far) Are there any other riders currently riding the Gerhard engine, anywhere in the World if needs be? Edited August 18, 2016 by Shale Searcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Thought I'd revisit this subject, especially now we've seen Fast Freddie mounted on it for a while.... FF seems to be going rather well on the Gerhard, it seems pretty fast and pretty reliable (thus far) Are there any other riders currently riding the Gerhard engine, anywhere in the World if needs be? Zmarzlik and Doyle have used them. The thing is that if you have a large investment in another make, you need to be fully confident before going over exclusively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Thought I'd revisit this subject, especially now we've seen Fast Freddie mounted on it for a while.... FF seems to be going rather well on the Gerhard, it seems pretty fast and pretty reliable (thus far) Are there any other riders currently riding the Gerhard engine, anywhere in the World if needs be? Stuart Robson has one , I did hear he is not to impressed with his purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Skid Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 The engines are probably due their yearly service lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Is there any evidence that the GTR engines have been able to deliver the predicted performance with the reduced service intervals? As that is their biggest (only) selling point some actual substantiated data would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Skid Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 They probably aren't due their first service yet, just had oil changes at every 5,000 miles so far. Did anyone seriously believe they would be cheaper to run? How much was the initial purchase price again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 They probably aren't due their first service yet, just had oil changes at every 5,000 miles so far. Did anyone seriously believe they would be cheaper to run? How much was the initial purchase price again? JUST ask Lindgren how much he has paid out in service bills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Skid Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Probably hardly a brass farthing, the engine needed a "name" to push it, and he did the job, anyone know anybody else who's going well on a "basic" engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 Probably hardly a brass farthing, the engine needed a "name" to push it, and he did the job, anyone know anybody else who's going well on a "basic" engine. LET me rephrase ... how much servicing have LIndgren's engines required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 They probably aren't due their first service yet, just had oil changes at every 5,000 miles so far. They change the oil after warm-up, and then again after a meeting. With GM engines, anyway! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 They change the oil after warm-up, and then again after a meeting. With GM engines, anyway! These are supposed to have a superior lubrication system and longer service intervals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Skid Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 The comment about a 5,000 mile oil change was meant to be a joke, but it obviously went over a couple of peoples heads. Not sure how Freddie's engines are working out service wise, but a decent GM will cost between £10-£15 per race to run, service wise, that's without blowing it up, or the initial purchase, using a good honest Tuner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 (edited) Doesn't anyone have any information on this? Surely someone "in the know" must have an idea on Gerhard servicing and costs so far.... Compared to a GM. Also, has anyone "blown" a Gerhard engine up yet? You know, a real crankcase smasher....? Edited August 20, 2016 by Shale Searcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 when I spoke with Marcel at the SWC he said Freddie was so impressed he put in an order for either 5 or 6 straight off. I have to say, he's looked fast this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Freddies Gerhards were certainly motoring last night . it would be interesting to know how much he has spent on servicing , I have seen a few belt driven clutches starting to appear as well , 1 belt for a whole season ,and more reliable than a chain as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Yes, nobody seems to want to come forward with any info on the Gerhards running/servicing costs, especially at GP level... It might well be cheap as chips at Premier League, even Elite League level, but at GP/Poland level, who knows.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Skid Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Belt drives were tried a few years ago, if you manage to keep the shale out, and don't lay the bike down on the clutch side, they're ok, they need a good mechanic to keep them reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Belt drives were tried a few years ago, if you manage to keep the shale out, and don't lay the bike down on the clutch side, they're ok, they need a good mechanic to keep them reliable. Remember Jason Lyons was a rider using belt drives, and drove John Perrin wild with the breakdowns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Remember Jason Lyons was a rider using belt drives, and drove John Perrin wild with the breakdowns.Let's be honestMother Theresa could make John Perrin go wild 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 MARCEL Gerhard said in Tortun that Lindgren has five engines and none have had a major service this year. Was also a junior (NL) rider in the TravelPlus fans forum on Saturday who said he has a GTR and hasn't had a service all season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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