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I know I am going to regret asking!! Engines?

 
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morepower



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 11:27 pm    Post subject: I know I am going to regret asking!! Engines? Reply with quote

OK.... I have been sort of inspired to build another possible project... How much would a V Due Motor go for? How hard is it to find one???

OK I know they are not the most powerful things... But I know it should fit into the chassis I have lined up...... lol...
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trev45



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 12:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

- Easy to get
- cost cheap for what it is
- size small
- easy to work on
- can convert to premix easy
- sound wicked Laughing

Trev

PS just do it
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morepower



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 2:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

trev45 wrote:
- Easy to get
- cost cheap for what it is
- size small
- easy to work on
- can convert to premix easy
- sound wicked Laughing

Trev

PS just do it


Hmm.....
How easy?
How cheap?
Great.....
Even better....
Would need to be.....
All important on track.....

Rich......
I would if I could.....
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 7:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Use an RD400 engine instead ...
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morepower



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 9:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Pompey wrote:
Use an RD400 engine instead ...


I know I can use a big bore long stroke RD350LC based engine but they make the power in the wrong way they have a flat torque curve and just dont rev out in the same way. I want something that keeps the 2 stroke kick in the pants and will keep that GP bike look and feel.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 9:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You really have time for another project?
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morepower



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 10:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

oily wrote:
You really have time for another project?
Shocked


No.... That is why I am regretting asking.... But the Honda NS/RVF hybrid will be out of my way soon..... So I may not have time but will have space for another bike to gather dust for a few years........
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 1:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

wouldn't you prefer a V4 500 engine instead? Wink
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morepower



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 4:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

GeeKay wrote:
wouldn't you prefer a V4 500 engine instead? Wink


V4 500 would be good if it didnt upset the chassis I have.... RG500 square fours get used but they put too much weight further forward and the bike just doesnt handle like it should due to the longer engine and the twin cranks.... RD500 V4 is just too heavy and under powered.... I want to keep it 250cc sized but having more power and something resembling a 2 stroke power band would be good.


Here is why.....
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 12:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Why not just bore the motor out, seen a write up on a 400/430cc aprilia the other month in PB I think it was.

Other than that, Piero would be the man for the motor.
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morepower



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PostPosted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 11:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

vort28 wrote:
Why not just bore the motor out, seen a write up on a 400/430cc aprilia the other month in PB I think it was.

Other than that, Piero would be the man for the motor.


Have a 300cc kit being made right now... But after watching a pair of NSR500V's at Donnington the other week.. I think a 500cc engine would help ease the smaller engine being out dragged on the straights by 1000cc bikes. It will however make slower corners a challenge with its lightswitch power band......

I have been in contact with Piero.... lol.....
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