--- "Joel" <j.newtson@...> wrote:
> Some other inventions I'd like to see: a
> practical belt-drive system for smaller bikes
> like the CB250 and TU250...
Mentioned before in the archives, in 1984 the Honda CM250C Rebel had belt drive
behind the 5-speed gearbox. Possibly, parts could be retro-fitted to the CB250. http://www.motorera.com/honda/h0250/rebel/rebel.htm
The current transmission technology for belt drive is the CVT which uses a
centrifugal clutch with expanding pulleys at the crank and rear wheel connected
by toothed belt. The CVT is common to scooters, but has also been applied to
large displacement motorcycles and automotive applications. The new 680cc
DN-01, 580cc Silver Wing and smaller Honda scooters run CVT. It has even been
miniaturized for RC cars.
Dude, you got the spirit in you! And you're a poet too, if I recall. I was going to try to work in "cartridges" somehow, with the CO2 thingies being there in...
... Mentioned before in the archives, in 1984 the Honda CM250C Rebel had belt drive behind the 5-speed gearbox. Possibly, parts could be retro-fitted to the...
... The Rebel belt drive would be pretty much a bolt on, the problem is the parts are no longer available, at least in the United States. I don't know if the...
... With a belt-drive CVT, engine vacuum braking while decelerating is zip [like a two-stroke] when the centrifugal clutch is mounted on the crankshaft pulley....
... Someone could, but why? If it's 98* outside, for sure the oil will be hot. Knowing the degree of hot won't make your day better. Use synthetic oil and ...
... I could think two ways off the top of my head (I've done ZERO research as to whether it's feasible)... #1) The Gas Cap has a battery-operated meter showing...
... Don't forget interference from the frame tube hump. IMO, better just to you you own brain and the trip meter. Takes a glance and about a nano-second....
... This and knowing how many miles till my bike hits reserve has been more accurate than the gauges in any car I've owned, since 'E' is never really 'Empty'....
... The problem is the irregular shape of almost every gas tank doesn't allow for a linear measurement. Most fuel gauge systems have to be calibrated for the...
So, Andrew, given the choice between Wilson and you, Cast Away on a deserted island with Tom Hanks, I guess You would be the logical choice. Just kidding....
... Hey, my niece had a school project and she had to pick 4 people to have on a deserted island with her, I made the list! So I take that as a compliment! ...
Those bumpers are available in smaller quantities for less money at hardware stores, but why not hang the helmet on the right mirror like everybody else? Or...
... It happened to me on a ride over a local mountain pass. At a gas stop, I put my helmet on the ground just long enough to get a camera out of the tankbag....
Mike, Our MSF instructors strongly suggested that there was too much of a risk to the Styrofoam liner in the helmet if you hang it over anything, including the...
... Drinks all of his milk. Looks both ways. Does not run with scissors. Does not own BB-gun or sharp objects for fear of putting eye out. Always wears clean...
... In the immortal words of Bill Cosby "I thought that's what an accident was." and... "Here comes a truck, gonna hit you. First you say it, then you do it."...
... Are you sure they weren't crawling out? 8^P seriously though While I usually hook mine on a handlebar or lock it in the helmet clip, I can't help but think...
... I'll try this again (though it probably isn't worth it). My first reply was posted 90 minutes ago and still hasn't shown up. The rubber feet should work...
... Actually, no. It has Chen Shi*n Marquis 110/90 up front that will be replaced soon. girl friends Rebel has 100/90 Dunlop D404(from memory) Rumor has it...
... If it matters that much, go for it. Or, just keep up with traffic flow, and when you arrive at your destination will be certain that you arrived. ... ...
I had a feeling buy a ninja 250 was coming. If I wanted a cheap 250 to race around on, I would get an 87-07 Ninja 250, add EX500 suspension parts and run it....
... In the 5 years the forum has been around there have been similar attempts at being smarter than the committee of Honda engineers who designed the CB. The...
... Short of a windscreen, most efforts have had limited results. (Reported results, anyway) All of the mods you are talking about have been tried by a few...
... Yeah; but there was that dude, what's-his-name I remember reading about elsewhere on the web, that used cardboard fairings around marginal motorcycles and...
... Cardboard is a popular medium for Human Powered Vehicle crowd. They also use a lot of Coroplast sheet, too. Craig Vetter has built some very efficient...
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