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...
anybody know where i can find any info on anybody building an inline 4 indian style homemade motorcycle?I know about the v8 versions,wondering about...
I believe that the tranys you are refering to a the burmans they were used mostly in nortons ... I've been thinking about getting a diesel motorcycle started....
Well, someone else suggested using a tranny from a lawn tractor, so i found a 3 speed tractor tranny for $10 and picked it up. I didn't have much to lose for...
Matthew, 10 hp is a good start, low in cost, but torque'y enough to get you to 60 mph if geared properly. You need a stout torque convertor or plenty of gears...
Edward, I've driven several vehicals equipped with Comet's torque convertor. They work very well provided they are set up properly (engine crank to jackshaft...
I'm glad you've had actual experience riding comet equipped bikes. That helps remove some of the doubt/quesions of them. Eventually I also want to make a cheap...
Edward, I don't need a copy of the info from Comet, but thanks. Lets see: you use a Comet unit to get power from your engine to your jack shaft....now, its up...
I'm new to this group but I see that some of you are talking about the pros and cons about tourque converters. Here is another option for you to think about. A...
cometclutch.xls I originally did it in Gnumeric but I saved it as an xls so it might not work. If that's the case email me and I can whip up a .php page on my...
You know, I worked at a Bobcat shop for a while, and have seen the belt setup used in the old 610's. That might work - be worth investigating anyway. As for...
User controlled ratios have also been used on grain combines. The engine would run at X rpm to power the thrasher etc and you would control grounspeed by...
... i did something similar to get a 6 speed gearbox for my norton, just chopped a maico 500 MX engine, and adapted a belt drive. Torque shouldnt be a problem,...
Ed, This might work. Also consider a Suzuki Titan, if you can find one. Diesel torque won't be a problem if you don't use the original primary drive ratio...
Heck yeah! Them and the Suzuki triples too. I'm actually picking up my first Suzuki Triple today! Man am i stoked! I'm paying $450 for an almost running,...
... Nice buy, over her they are in the seriously silly prices look at http://classifieds.classic-motorrad.de/classifieds/detail.php?siteid=558 and this is the...
maannn.... i just gave away three 400 tripples.that needed work but you could make one decent one out of all the parts.i had a couple good tanks, side...
... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4553074154&category=35581 contrast that to one I saw a couple of days ago that was in...
... href"http://aarrgghh.co.uk/DieselRally2005/DIESEL1.htm">http://aarrgghh.co.uk/DieselRally2005/DIESEL1.htm</a> ... Great Pics! Much inpiration for my own...
