Hi everyone, I am in the UK and our Yahoo Group covers Feet Forward bikes, which basically means one-offs with a low seat and a seat back (not chops). ...
The upcoming Hatz 1B50 diesel with 11.9 horsepower isn't going to win any 1/4 mile sprints, but with 10 percent more horsepower, a torque increase, and a...
... Looks interesting. Do we know anything about the torque curve, and does it have it's own electrical generation and electric start on board? I've been...
Jim, I've bought from Joel K. and had dealings with Utterpower.com..... very good people and will buy from them again. Years ago, someone put an 18hp B&S gas ...
Hello fellow diesel people! I also have been thinking about putting a Hatz W35 in a motorcycle frame. Can you actually buy the new water-cooled Hatz now? Does...
Chuck, I know a guy that did a shaft drive conversion (2 cylinder diesel into an older beemer), top speed was 55/60 mph and no chance of going faster because...
Has anyone succeded in converting a motorcycle to a diesel engine that was roadworthy? I have a 76 Kaw kz400 that is about the right size for a conversion...
Hi, I suggest you start here - Dieselmotorcycles.co.uk . While you may not be in the uk there is a lot of information and some links on the site. All the...
I am sorry the link should be http://www.dieselmotorcycles.co.uk/ John ... From: John Lipscomb To: dieselmotorcycles@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 15,...
Hi Chuck; Seeing that you're riding an R1200C, I understand your interest in a shaft drive diesel custom. There are at least a half dozen BMW diesel...
Hello Avery; Yes, I enjoy the relaxed riding position of a cruiser. Nothing so extreme as a chopper though. The R1200C is almost a perfect match to my style of...
The Honda Rubicon and Rancher ATVs use a swash plate hydraulic CVT. It is a compact unit which should be adaptable for use with an east-west i.e. transverse...
Note: forwarded message attached. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection...
Akhilesh, I have read articals about this engine, but this was a few years back. From what I remember, it was underpowered, but indeed a unique idea. My...
Dear Cris, Thanks for your response. I have also read that the LOHMANN was underpowered, being all of 18 cc displacement. The unique design features were that ...
I would sure like to see that Popular sciense article, is it possible? Cheers, John, Denmark. ... From: akhilesh agarwal To: dieselmotorcycles@yahoogroups.com...
Hello Akhilesh, Thank you for the additional information regarding the Lohmann. I did not know its compression was adjustable. The chance of finding one of...
There has been some recent discussion here and elsewhere about suitable gearing for shaft drive diesel motorcycles. A cost effective alternative solution is to...
The link to the vw conversion group should be: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/vwmotorcycles/ Sorry for the confusion. Avery Frail Finch Ontario Canada...
Avery, Did you have the gearbox modified, or did you acquire it that way? I am wondering if the primary gear was a stock gear for something else and it could...
My modified /5 gearbox was installed in a VW powered R75/5 I acquired five or six years ago. I didn't know it was modified until I attempted to use it...
I live in So. California and I don't know much about Diesel motorbikes.I do have a project going right now and if you would like to check it out heres the...
I have a Yamaha xs 1100 that I plan to use as the base. I am still searching for good engine like the Kubota that Jeff parker uses on his bike the hydrostatic...
David, Welcome to the group. While I don't have a diesel powered bike, I've been tooling with the concept for years. I think people start too big and don't...
So, i'm wondering if anybody on the list is working on any projects? I've been thinking about getting a diesel motorcycle started. I've been looking on Ebay...
