kyosho scorpion xxl

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I bought this kyosho scorpion xxl about 2 years ago from a private seller who had it as a display car and I was surprised to see it advertised because I didn't know kyosho made it.
This kyosho scorpion is new including the 28 pull start engine and I will keep it new because I am using a 21 non pull start engine.
The pipe is a 2 piece alloy and i'm glad it's not a plastic.
I got the starter box ready and I got a choice of engines and i'll show later.

 

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wow...i haven't started or seen any of these engines running i'm keen to try them all but i can only select one for the Kyosho scorpion.
I thinking of trying the O.S V spec but also like the Reedy.

 

[CertifiedMike]

I bought this kyosho scorpion xxl about 2 years ago from a private seller who had it as a display car and I was surprised to see it advertised because I didn't know kyosho made it.
This kyosho scorpion is new including the 28 pull start engine and I will keep it new because I am using a 21 non pull start engine.
The pipe is a 2 piece alloy and i'm glad it's not a plastic.
I got the starter box ready and I got a choice of engines and i'll show later.View attachment 274392View attachment 274393View attachment 274394View attachment 274395View attachment 274396

 

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I bought my first nitro new in 1987 a kyosho assault then sold it about 5 years later...how lame to sell it.
The plastic zip starter lasted about 5 times then broke so i had to use some string and to start her off the rear cone.
I reckon the kyosho scorpion is like a late model kyosho assault but larger.
I got some kyosho buggies as well.

 

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Edit: I changed the flywheel in the pic and now it fits perfect it will be finished tomorrow.
The kyosho body fits with out issue.

 

[WickedFog]

Badass dude!

 

[easy rider]

Great choice on engines!!!!!!





That thing is so cool.

 

[CertifiedMike]

I bought my first nitro new in 1987 a kyosho assault then sold it about 5 years later...how lame to sell it.
The plastic zip starter lasted about 5 times then broke so i had to use some string and to start her off the rear cone.
I reckon the kyosho scorpion is like a late model kyosho assault but larger.
I got some kyosho buggies as well.

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The Assault is awesome too!!! Killer collection!!!

 

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I got the O.S bolted in and the mesh is good.
I should have it finished in a day or 2.

 

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Edit: I did put 3 x 0.5mm spacers between the V-spec front bearing and the brass cone and that has extended the fly-wheel forward and it fits better now.

I had a closer look at the clutch-bell and the spur gear mesh and the clutch-bell teeth doesn't completely cover the spur it's only 3/4 it could strip it really needs to be fully covered by the bell and i checked the V-spec crank length and it's about 2mm shorter than the other engines and so i have to use one of those instead.

 

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I replaced the 3 x 0.5mm spacers with 2 x 1mm spacers here is the clutch stack.

2 x 1mm spacers on first.

Then the collar.

Then tighten correctly.

Then shoes and a .26mm shim.

she's ready.

 

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wow that's a close gap between the spur & the bell and no rubbing...now i can finisher her.

 

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the guy at the tire shop said i'm mad.

 

[RudyF6]

Might need a wheelie bar!

 

[Doom!]

the guy at the tire shop said i'm mad.

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I really like that in white.

 

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I did make one mistake....missed it completely.

 

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I'll be using this fuel.

 

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i put some rubber on the edges of the starter box it grips better on the chassis.

 

[CertifiedMike]

Its one of the best looking buggies Kyosho ever built!
Awesome!!!

 

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Its one of the best looking buggies Kyosho ever built!
Awesome!!!

It would be good if Kyosho made a history of all there off road nitro's like this page.
https://www.kyosho.com/rc/en/topics/kyosho_60th_anniversary/index06.html

with the glow plug out I attempted to turn the engine over on the starter box using 2 x 7.2v batts in series and the starter boxes rubber wheel is not turning the engine the engine is near new and still locks up sometimes at TDC.
I'll try again I got some other starter boxes or I put in another O.S engine with less compression and it will be easier to start.