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[DodgySam]

Figured I would make this thread so we stop spamming Chris' thread...Not that he'd complain.

Now I feel the need to make something...damn all you genius cunts out there who can whip all this stuff out of thin air!

Now what kind of internal combustion engine shall i use...hrmmm I wonder...

[xsspeed]

Keen to do something similar also, need to obtain suitable engine for minimal expenditure.

[DodgySam]

maybe we should go raid the bin full of mower engines at the waitakere dump shop xssteve.

Could be a veritable goldmine for the OS crews.

[xsspeed]

i'll put my suit on and its a date

[CaMpylobacter]

2stroke or bust.

[DodgySam]

2 smoke diesel would be ultimate but unlikely.

[Raizer]

Now what kind of internal combustion engine shall i use...hrmmm I wonder...

http://www.race-spor...0-wankel-specs/

[Yowzer]

Shit, 48hp from a 300cc rotor.
I'd mash 4 of them together and rock a 200hp 1.2L quad rotor. Would be meke as bro

[Trej]

sweet v-twin for cheap: http://www.trademe.c... ... 040097.htm

[EURON8]

Decided mine will be build for mximum high speed.

Please all come to a beach run and watch me hurt myself.

Burt monroe indian replica (without streamline shell) ?? yes no ??

[rot808]

i say

FUCK YES

[EURON8]

meant without haha

[10Speed]

http://thunderdrome....licks-and-vids/

[R3spct]

Let me know when you go sam, i could be keen to tag along. Im free tommmorow, tues.

[Hemi]

two speed gearbox for max launch then max speed/ dead

[sentra]

papermache burtmonroe cover?

may goto the tip shop tomorrow unless d-gysm says "hey guys ill go as im on nightshift and i smoke heaps of p and dont sleep anyway"

[Seedy Al]

sweet v-twin for cheap: http://www.trademe.c... ... 040097.htm

Funny.......... as this is the motor I am in fact going to purchase for my project.
As said in Chriss's build. kinda gay but kinda different
Would love two stroke but meh

[Truenotch]

I'm doing this:


Plus this:




Now tell me how to make it drive without removing the ability to pedal. Motor will be mounted up top on the back.


It won't be fast, but will be a fun, compact pit cruiser.

[10Speed]

friction roller on back tyre?

[Truenotch]

Hadn't considered that.... I like your style!

Friction roller + locking hinge for normal cycling duties. The main reason for keeping the pedals is for coaster brake. I want it to be as stock as possible.