Dan Hunter
02-18-2006, 10:01 PM
I'm planning to use one of these engines to make a diesel powered copy of a early Harley Davidson called a peashooter.
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Dan Hunter 02-18-2006, 10:02 PM This is my last project. Honda OHV powered. Dan Hunter 02-18-2006, 10:05 PM The next project will have a more conventional frame geometry and use a torq-a-verter along with 24" wheels. Should be actually a practical commuter. I'll use some beach cruiser handlebars, another leather seat, and pick up a scrap fuel tank. I'll probably use disk brakes and a mountainbike fork. marcdeluca 02-19-2006, 11:08 AM Dan, who makes that diesel engine? I would like to try a Hatz diesel engine on a bike. I think there would be a small market for a diesel commuter motorcycle for people who commute a long way to work. Something that could do 70 mph and get at least 140 mpg. marksrt43 02-19-2006, 02:06 PM What is a torq-a-verter? Is that what you used on the Honda powered bike, looks cooool...... Dan Hunter 02-26-2006, 01:09 PM A torq-a-verter is a assymetric belt device that allows for a "neutral" of sorts at idle but under load provides reduction as well as overdrive. Really good method of providing an automatic gearbox of sorts. Dan Hunter 02-26-2006, 01:10 PM The bike in the photo uses a Visa gearbox that generates a 5:1 reduction. | ||