Tanaka Paverunner 400GS

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The Tanaka Paverunner 400GS is the economy/low-emission scooter released by Tanaka. It shares nearly its entire design with the Bladez Moby S with the exception of the slightly bent handlebars of the Bladez Moby Cruz'r. The Tanaka Paverunner 400GS is equipped with the low-emission Tanaka 40 engine and the Bladez belt drive.

Technical Specifications

• Motor: Tanaka 40 (Japanese)
• Oil Mixture Ratio: 50:1 see owners manual
• Top Speed: 25 mph
• Range: ??
• Clutch: 78mm centrifugal clutch
• Transmission: Bladez belt transmission
• Tension System: puller bolts
• Brakes: front mechanical disc brakes and rear friction pedal
• Wheels: billet aluminum split rim wheels
• Tires: slick 10" air tires
• Handlebars: slight bend clamped
• Forks: steel link
• Folding: Posi-lock folding
• Deck: wood
• Frame: stainless steel
• Frame Protection: none
• Dry Weight: 52lbs.

oil/gas mixture was 50:1, however most people racing ran a 42:1 to 40:1 ratio

Belt driven reduction transmission

The Bladez belt drive transmission

Like the other Tanaka Paverunners, the Paverunner 400GS has a simple belt transmission which connects the drive shaft to the rear wheel. The double pulley, a heavy steel double gear, can be lightened to improve performance.

Controls

Throttle

The throttle is a simple finger lever which operates a bowden cable which is routed down through the support pole and deck to the carburettor of the engine.

See Also

• Tanaka item listing: http://tanakapowerequipment.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=TPB-400GS