hi every one advice please

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hi every one advice please

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:?: hi i very interested in these bikes,not sure what to build,i was offered a indian made enfe :D ild 1961 with small greaves engine,i read some were you can make this bigger,my question is shall i make a yanmar clone 10hp enfiled or buy done one registed and mot here in uk,and then make bigger
all advise most welcome frank
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Hi Frank,
and welcome to the forum :D
If you're going to build your own bike I'd aim to use a bigger engine.
10hp bikes tend to be real good on fuel (typically 150mpg+) but if you want to attain reasonable speeds then I'd plum for an engine that gives you nearer 20hp. The fuel economy will be better than most petrol machines and it will be powerful enough not to to drop off on long hills. I found my RE 350 isn't able to pull too well in these conditions. My new 850 twin is much more fun :D
Stuart. M1030M1, Honda NC700S, Grom!, Toyota Corolla 1.4 Turbo Diesel. Favouring MPG over MPH.
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thanks i keep looking and reading
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