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by Izzypwc
Thu Mar 22, 2012 12:26 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: /2 reverse conversion. Driveshaft fun
Replies: 22
Views: 3101

Re: /2 reverse conversion. Driveshaft fun

Garnet, thanks for this. I came to the same conclusion. I have bought a cheapo /2 driveshaft on eBay to test with. I'll let you know how it goes. One thing if have not been able to determine is whether a /5 output flange fits on a /2 gearbox. I know the output shafts have the same taper. Is it possi...
by Izzypwc
Tue Mar 20, 2012 9:08 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: /2 reverse conversion. Driveshaft fun
Replies: 22
Views: 3101

Re: /2 reverse conversion. Driveshaft fun

I'm glad you guys are getting pumped up about this project! I'll send pics on the weekend. In the meantime, any ideas re driveshaft. The yahoo group guys only seem to care about true comversions instead of this "reverse conversion".
by Izzypwc
Tue Mar 20, 2012 12:32 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: /2 reverse conversion. Driveshaft fun
Replies: 22
Views: 3101

Re: /2 reverse conversion. Driveshaft fun

Nice one Robert. Thought it was a strange question myself. Similar question I got when I built my Manx norton for road use...The answer is always "why not". I'll keep you guys posted on the build. Pictures tomorrow night.
by Izzypwc
Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:52 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: /2 reverse conversion. Driveshaft fun
Replies: 22
Views: 3101

Re: /2 reverse conversion. Driveshaft fun

Correct...rennsport replica in the making! I have a great hose tank and killer seat to match. Just need some help on the driveline. Thanks guys.
by Izzypwc
Sun Mar 18, 2012 11:57 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: /2 reverse conversion. Driveshaft fun
Replies: 22
Views: 3101

Re: /2 reverse conversion. Driveshaft fun

That won't work. I'm using a SWB swingarm...the /2 driveshaft would surely be too long...
by Izzypwc
Sun Mar 18, 2012 8:56 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: /2 reverse conversion. Driveshaft fun
Replies: 22
Views: 3101

/2 reverse conversion. Driveshaft fun

Hey guys. Here's one for you whizz kids. I'm doing a reverse conversion project: - /5 frame - /5 SWB swingarm (I think here lies the problem):ear - /6 final drive - R50 engine - /2 gearbox There is a lot of information on this site about people putting /5 engines in /2 frames but hardly any info on ...