That's probably because they didn't know any better. Ken doesn't dyno test, unless you count the "butt dyno." He should change his name to flashcard racing. Porting from cardboard templates is a joke. which is why he always messes with kid's Blasters.
Are they as happy as that guy with the banshee you posted? He was so happy that he thought his trail ported banshee with FMF is super fast. These are Ken typical customers, clueless riders that are use to stock quads and think anything is better. Wait till you have a real builder work on your quad.
Ask ken about squish, billet thrust washers and ear reinforcement if he says its not necessary turn around and go home with your motor and find someone who knows more about the zilla's
thanks for your opinions! but im going to stick with ken
stay tuned for rebuild!
Make sure he addresses those areas cause they are problematic. I broke stock thrust washer once and it's not pretty.
Ask ken about squish, billet thrust washers and ear reinforcement if he says its not necessary turn around and go home with your motor and find someone who knows more about the zilla's
Warmeck, these guys are just looking out for your well being. That is a very nice quad for $400. In the end, it's your time, your $$ and your engine to do as you see fit. Just make sure your builder fixes the known problem areas.
Hard to help ones that don't want help. This Ken guy is so popular, yet no one but blaster have gotten work done by him. Only place you see his name is on blasterforum.
Hard to help ones that don't want help. This Ken guy is so popular, no one but blaster have gotten work done by him. Only place you see his name is on blasterforum.
That's because the kids with Blasters don't know any better.
I remember when I was selecting a builder. I wish I had listened to any one of the recommendations I got on here when selecting a builder. Best advice I can give is using someone who is reputable for quadzilla engines and someone who will take the time to talk to you about the engine and desired work before you commit and send your stuff to then. If someone isn't willing to communicate to earn your business you can be damned sure the communication won't get better once you've sent your stuff and committed to a price. Skilled labor isn't cheap and cheap labor isn't skilled, you get what you pay for. It's cheaper to pay more to have something done right the first time then it is to pay to have it done twice.
I remember when I was selecting a builder. I wish I had listened to any one of the recommendations I got on here when selecting a builder. Best advice I can give is using someone who is reputable for quadzilla engines and someone who will take the time to talk to you about the engine and desired work before you commit and send your stuff to then. If someone isn't willing to communicate to earn your business you can be damned sure the communication won't get better once you've sent your stuff and committed to a price. Skilled labor isn't cheap and cheap labor isn't skilled, you get what you pay for. It's cheaper to pay more to have something done right the first time then it is to pay to have it done twice.
That's not always true. I didn't pay for my engine work lol. My friend is awesome.
Motoman you are very fortunate to know someone where you can get quality work performed.
The mhr drama that still has to be played out comes to mind. I'm not bashing ken oconnor at all, I'm sure he does work that satisfies his customers. It's just that his name isn't one usually heard around the sqrhq water cooler here....
You scored well with your purchase, we here would like to see you have a successful and drama-less build.
Best of luck, and post lots of pics ... Everybody digs that
Hey Motoman jump off a cliff face first! But before you do send him my cylinder and head and tell him it's yours! Lol
It looks like you did good !! Have who ever you want to do your work and if is good all will grin but if its not good all will say I told you so !! BUT life is good !!