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blumonster


Location: Wisc.
Joined: Oct 14, 2011
Points: 163

What is the purpose of this modification?
Original Message   Oct 30, 2011 1:03 pm
As far as I know this skidpad(?) was not part of the original Honda HS35 but apparently the owner put it there.

What could the purpose be behind this?

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carlb


Joined: Nov 16, 2010
Points: 279

Re: What is the purpose of this modification?
Reply #1   Oct 30, 2011 1:04 pm
The person probably wants to use this single stage on gravel or other unpaved surface.
blumonster


Location: Wisc.
Joined: Oct 14, 2011
Points: 163

Re: What is the purpose of this modification?
Reply #2   Oct 30, 2011 1:26 pm
You think this will also help wear to be less on rubber paddles? I do not have to clear snow from unpaved surfaces but if it helps lower wear I might think of doing the same.

Thanks for the reply.

slinger


Joined: Sep 22, 2010
Points: 158

Re: What is the purpose of this modification?
Reply #3   Oct 30, 2011 2:58 pm
It would definitely lower the wear but you will lose all of the "assist" in moving forward that occurs when the auger paddles touch the pavement.  You will have to push through everything on your own.  Maybe not an issue for a couple of inches of snow, but I think it would become a PITA for any kind of significant accumulation.  I don't think it would be worth it to me.
Shryp


Location: Cleveland, OH
Joined: Jul 26, 2010
Points: 532

Re: What is the purpose of this modification?
Reply #4   Oct 30, 2011 10:44 pm
I agree it was probably for grass or gravel or something like that.

However, maybe the owner was just an idiot and saw them on his neighbors 2 stage? :)
aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: What is the purpose of this modification?
Reply #5   Oct 30, 2011 11:38 pm
That is just wrong.  How can anyone butcher up that beautiful machine?  That's a classic design, you won't find anything as complex and sturdy built today.
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blumonster


Location: Wisc.
Joined: Oct 14, 2011
Points: 163

Re: What is the purpose of this modification?
Reply #6   Nov 1, 2011 10:54 am
aa335 wrote:
That is just wrong.  How can anyone butcher up that beautiful machine?  That's a classic design, you won't find anything as complex and sturdy built today.


But look at the belt cover,  how shiny and new-looking it is. :)
aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: What is the purpose of this modification?
Reply #7   Nov 1, 2011 11:59 am
blumonster wrote:
But look at the belt cover,  how shiny and new-looking it is. :)

Well, at least it doesn't have Vtech or powered by Mugen stickers.  Or one of those hideous rear spoilers.
samdog


Joined: Feb 9, 2010
Points: 55

Re: What is the purpose of this modification?
Reply #8   Nov 1, 2011 2:47 pm
Uh oh, I went and lowered my Honda mower. Wait-a-minute...you CAN do that!

But maybe the fart can is too much.

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aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: What is the purpose of this modification?
Reply #9   Nov 1, 2011 5:02 pm
samdog wrote:
Uh oh, I went and lowered my Honda mower. Wait-a-minute...you CAN do that!

But maybe the fart can is too much.


That's nothing.  You should see what I've done to my Toro mower.

I left out the grass catcher, cross drilled the wheels to save weight. 

Changed solid rubber tires to nitrogen filled pneumatic tires.  I have no idea what this does, but all the race guys do it.  100% nitrogen is very expensive, but 70% nitrogen is free.

Added Japanese character stickers for mods were not really installed.  Felt like 10 hp stronger.

Added ram air intake 1/2 inch above the grass, took out the air filters because it kept getting clogged.

Added carbon fiber veneer to the handles.  Felt noticeable improvement to stiffness.  Carbon just looks faster.

Took out the self propel and belt to reduce drag and weight.  It goes as fast as I can push. 4.3mph is too pedestrian.

Thinned out the aluminum deck to 1/16" thick.

Got a lightweight flywheel for the motor.  It doesn't idle very well, but throttle respose is very quick

Ice chill the fuel tank.  Dense fuel makes more power.


End result:  Shaved 30 seconds off my lawn mowing task.    The lawn looks really bad, uneven cut with stragglers everywhere.
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blumonster


Location: Wisc.
Joined: Oct 14, 2011
Points: 163

Re: What is the purpose of this modification?
Reply #10   Nov 1, 2011 6:19 pm
aa335 wrote:
Well, at least it doesn't have Vtech or powered by Mugen stickers.  Or one of those hideous rear spoilers.
;D LMAO
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