Found my engine for my project..

SNOOT · Post by **SNOOT** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 5:12 pm

Let me first tell you I have been reading for about a month. I have been ridding motorcycles for a number of years.
My first build is going to be a converted Royal Enfield. I just puchased a engine on e-bay. Hope no one else was bidding on the same engine.

The engine I bought should work very well for a first timer. Its a Ruggerini 1 cylinder rated at 9.5 HP @ 3,600rpm. Just in case I asked them if they had additional engines and they said yes so I bought a spare.

I do not know how many they have but the nice people at 12th congretional equipment company can help you in the event that you are looking. They sold me my engine for $675.00 plus shipping. There phone number is 724-459-8575 they are in Blairsville, PA. Ask for Tammy real nice lady.

Here is a picture of the engine.

I know the bike will not be a rocket ship but I plan to use it to commute from home to work daily in spring and summer a 5 mile drive each way.

I am now on the hunt for a good doner Royal Enfield shouldnt be hard to find as there are several on e-bay from time to time.

Will update with pictures as the project gets rolling.

Lance Seattle, WA.

Post by **Stuart** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 5:47 pm

Well done on finding a suitable engine for your needs Snoot

Like me you have a shortish journey into work and I think that engine will be just fine. Good luck on finding Royal Enfield

SNOOT · Post by **SNOOT** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 7:27 pm

I can't wait for the engines to arrive very excited.. We also have a Royal Enfield dealer south of me I have him keeping his eye out for a older bike with low miles.

endlos · Post by **endlos** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 2:43 pm

does anyone have any model info on this Ruggerini you all are speaking of? i would very much like to know if its direct injection and how much it weighs, because ill drive there and get one if it compares to a hatz.... 1b30/40

im guessing its the RF-121??

if so im getting 56kg dry, cant seem to find any info on if its direct or not...

i called and spoke with ralph, whome tammy put me opn the phone with, who indicated they ARE in fact the rf-121 motors, he is getting back to me tonight or tomorrow with an exact number of how many are left. he said they are new, and were bought from the government. he confirmed the price and was a nice guy.

Andi · Post by **Andi** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:19 pm

endlos (endless?),

I don't see the model you are speaking about, but if I had to guess I would say its a RY 103 air cooled and yes that is direct injected which is very similar to the YANMAR's. Here is the link to the website, click on data and it prompts a download for a pdf file: http://www.ruggerini.it/starter.php?lang=2

Andi

SNOOT · Post by **SNOOT** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:18 pm

These enines are a RF-121 used in a generator application not as a stand allone. The bellhousing and flywheel can be removed and you can make an adaptor and new gear to bolt on.

The engines have a shut off and throttle linkage. I got both of my engines 1-29-2008 and they are new in the origanal box.

They have a rather large oil pan and hold a good amount of oil. The oil system is pressured and has a small metal screen filter at the front that can be removed and cleaned.

I have also noticed if needed there is a glow plug on top by the compresion release lever. Should make it nice for colder enviroments.

They are direct injection and come with a force fed fuel pump and filter with return line.

The weight listed on the box said 123# but I am not sure thats right as I figured I could lift that from the back of my truck.. NO WAY!! maybe I am just getting old..

endlos · Post by **endlos** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 8:18 pm

they look like to have a fair amount of superfluous heavy bits....

oldbmw · Post by **oldbmw** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:25 pm

With that bellhousing they look loke they might just work used inline in a guzzi or bmw. Power is about right for the gearing also...

SNOOT · Post by **SNOOT** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:04 am

Not that its a huge down fall but the charging system and starter are 24Volt. Looks like I will have two small motorcycle batteries to run this thing.

The flywheel and bellhousing for my project are coming off. I plan to either purchase or make a gear to go on the shaft.

I did confirm RF-121 is the number.

There is a great manual included with the engine. Tells you exactly how to hook up the starting and charging system. Looks to be very easy to wire up.
I plan to use the power off one battery for the 12 Volt system blinkers lights and horn exxxx..

The glow plug looks to be as simple as adding a bush button off the ignition just push the button for 10 seconds and let her rip.

Intake will be at rear and exhaust up front just like a gas engine in most bikes.

endlos · Post by **endlos** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:11 pm

we really apreciate the post, me and my buddy are buying at least 2 of these

anyone have any final numbers on cruising speed and mpg with these ?