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Hello all! I just bought a Royal Enfield with a petrol engine. I would like to convert it to a diesel engine and then convert that to run on vegetable oil. I...
sunkist3025
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Apr 11, 2007
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... I dont know where you are located , a couple of enfield specialists offer diesel conversions. if you have to have all the work done by a mechanic, dont...
hubert casanova
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Apr 11, 2007
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I am in the process. I bought a restored Enfield without the engine. They installed the extended shaft when they went through the transmission. I bought a...
William Koucky
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Apr 12, 2007
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FINALLY! Somebody remotely close to me! Bill, I'm down near Adrian, MI. Building a bobber, with clone. I run up north several times a year (Grayling and...
rick
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Apr 14, 2007
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For what its worth, I just uploaded a few pics of my winter project. Still has a way to go, but the hard stuff is mostly done....
rick
palacios2002
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Apr 18, 2007
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A little about me I've been a biker sence the late 60's. I've been makeing bio-diesel for over a year now, and I would like to do it on 2 wheels as well as 4. ...
John
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Apr 23, 2007
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http://www.mecheng.adelaide.edu.au/biobike/ _________________________________________________________________ Txt a lot? Get Messenger FREE on your mobile. ...
Andy Tribble
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Apr 23, 2007
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Dont know of them. Do they have a website? Link please Grant ... _________________________________________________________________ Interest Rates NEAR 39yr...
grant corlett
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Apr 23, 2007
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Hi, Here's the web address www.vintagerides.com Look's like a good idea. John...
John
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Apr 25, 2007
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Hi all, I am new to the group. I am a licensed Aircraft Mechanic (havent been practicing in years). Been building recumbent bikes lately. Diesel and High...
mmaston1
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Apr 28, 2007
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Hi all just got hold of a DEK yanmar clone in a very strange deal (£15 plus £20 of whsmith "xmas" vouchers). been riding bikes forever bit of a...
not snodgrass
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May 4, 2007
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anyone with experience with chinese "punsun" V2 engine? could be quite nice on guzzi frame... MotoJussi & California K -- pub 1024D/8A74B6F8 2005-03-25 Jussi...
Jussi Savola
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May 5, 2007
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I havn't personaly used one but I've seen a picture of one in a Harley chassis on the other forum....
Dave
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May 6, 2007
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Would it be too much to ask you to post a link to the picture? Would like to see it in "action", so to speak. Cheers! Tom...
Tom Brannan
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May 6, 2007
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I posted a picture of the Punsun, where in California are you?, I tossed the idea around using a punsun in one of my conversions. They were listed on ebay for...
dieselscooters
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May 6, 2007
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Here, http://tinyurl.com/2t3u7l...
dieselscooters
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May 7, 2007
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I know this has been hashed & rehashed a number of times. I'm sorry to bring it up again, but i just put my Norton stuff on Ebay. (couple gearboxes, clutch &...
Matthew West
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May 10, 2007
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... every enfield conversion has a gearbox, the gearbox is what makes a enfield such a popular choice for a conversion. i have ridden a few enfield conversion,...
hubert casanova
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May 10, 2007
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I sold my CVT, hell with screwing around with a clutch and gear box. I've decided in a centrifugal clutch (Noram), period, one speed. Yes, I think it will work...
dieselscooters
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May 10, 2007
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... I'd say keep your Norton. The BSA or Triumph are of equal quality, no difference between the three of them. I get the impression that as long as you know...
Andy Tribble
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May 14, 2007
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... I understand Diesel engines tend to be heavy compared to motorcycle engines. What would you recommend for good performance and light weight? ... Suggest...
Andy Tribble
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May 14, 2007
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Well I am going to pitch in and argue that a CVT is better. A diesel runs best within a narrow rev range, it is happier working at that rev range and coping...
Andy Tribble
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May 14, 2007
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HMM Things to ponder thanks! still undecieded about boat or bike as this motors final destination. I think it will become a bike if I find a transmission on...
not snodgrass
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May 16, 2007
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HI. Located your site today and I am fascinated with the idea we can build these. I will take some time to read all the old posts and come up to speed but Im...
keith_hal
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Jun 6, 2007
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Keith, I've got a Suzuki GS850 that I converted and barely had enough room. Smallest bike I've seen converted is Honda XR650 and Suzuki GS550. Of course, these...
Cris L.
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Jun 6, 2007
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Heh Cris; This is good info for me. I think I will lay back a bit more and get the best deal on the bigest frame I can. I was on another site last night and...
keith_hal
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Jun 7, 2007
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Keith, If you use a small framed bike, you'd better have all the shop equipment for frame mods. In my case, all I had to do was cut and remove most of the...
Cris L.
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Jun 7, 2007
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Heh Cris: Good news, I have a lead on a 750 honda size frame and yes, I do have tools to work with, here on the farm. I tend to do what I can myself so I have...
keith_hal
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Jun 8, 2007
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Keith, Sounds like you have all the right stuff. The 750 frame will give you plenty of room (with less modification) for a 10hp engine and Comet torque ...
Cris L.
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Jun 8, 2007
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Keith, My build is using a Honda 750 frame and 10 HP clone. I'd be happy to swap ideas and experience if interested. You can get a glimpse of my initial...
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