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by gordon160
Thu Nov 08, 2007 8:59 pm
Forum: Diesel Fuel
Topic: First run on veg oil...not great
Replies: 19
Views: 33952

Hi just a few ideas, if the viscosity of the fuel is wrong you can warm the fuel up or warm the air before it goes in the cylinder Your idea of heat exchanger is good but the copper wire should wraparound the exhaust not go inside the exhaust. If you put the wire inside the exhaust it would restrict...
by gordon160
Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:01 pm
Forum: Diesel Fuel
Topic: First run on veg oil...not great
Replies: 19
Views: 33952

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=diesel+motorbike start off with the [72 jawa] it explains how veggie oil needs heating then checkout the rest how to start royal enfiels ect http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vegetable-oil-Heater-Biodiesel-Heat-Exchanger-SVO-WVO_W0QQitemZ260163439845QQihZ016QQcategory...
by gordon160
Thu Jul 12, 2007 9:53 am
Forum: BIKE BUILDING Threads
Topic: New guy, new idea
Replies: 12
Views: 15134

Hi have you considered a aixam engine its a parallel twin its got everything you need. Its 500cc about 20bhp no gearbox belt drive check out the cars on ebay or search aixam on internet for more info I would be surprised if nobody had used one to make a motorbike yet The engine its self is a kubota ...
by gordon160
Mon May 28, 2007 9:17 pm
Forum: BIKE BUILDING Threads
Topic: smallest engine First post
Replies: 11
Views: 16114

Hi thanks for your help 40 years ago I had a 2.5 cc ed racer diesel engine, which I bought for a model aircraft I crashed that aircraft and another but kept the engine this kept me fascinated until my first motorbike it was then forgotten about. I used to start it at least once a fortnight for years...
by gordon160
Wed May 02, 2007 9:54 am
Forum: BIKE BUILDING Threads
Topic: smallest engine First post
Replies: 11
Views: 16114

smallest engine first post

Hi I am looking for a really light weight bike because I am disabled I have a bad back However a small diesel engine should get high miles per gallon a good enough reason in its self to try and make one Hi I am looking for a really light weight bike because I am disabled I have a bad back However a ...
by gordon160
Tue May 01, 2007 4:54 pm
Forum: BIKE BUILDING Threads
Topic: smallest engine First post
Replies: 11
Views: 16114

smallest engine First post

Hi all hope somone can help? I would like to make a bike useing a small diesel engine along the lines of a moped. Does anyone know the smallist usable diesel engine I was hoping about 100cc what make & how to obtain one would be helpfull If not a moped may be some thing like a VELOSOLEX if you d...