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I think it came from the thread at ADV to show off old school bikes mate.

Could you not marry a BMW gear box to a diesel engine??? Mounted into a BMW???

Ross wrote:Could you not marry a BMW gear box to a diesel engine??? Mounted into a BMW???

I'mo see if I can get Future to have a little chat with you Ross.

Ross wrote:Could you not marry a BMW gear box to a diesel engine??? Mounted into a BMW???

Max rpm on an aircooled diesel is around 3600 ,on something cheep and cheerful like an R65 I know of (quietly rusting away )that would give about 80 kmph . Not quite enough ...other than that ,I like the idea .As recently posted by Rob upstairs .

Re: R65 mph / km per 1000 rpm ?

Postby justoneoftheguys » Mon Jul 11, 2011 3:53 pm
As requested by NC Steve, I went out today and got some speed readings from my GPS receiver and noted the engine speed.
Due to weather conditions, I couldn't take it much above 75, but it appears that 5th gear is 500 RPM for every 5 MPH.
This is a '79 R65 with a 31/9 stock final drive, and Bridgestone Spitfire tires.



3rd gear
30 mph (48.27 kph) = 3000
35 mph (56.30 kph) = 3500
40 mph (64.36 kph) = 4000

4th gear
45 mph (72.40 kph) = 3750
50 mph (80.45 kph) = 4000
55 mph (88.50 kph) = 4750

5th gear
55 mph (88.50 kph) = 4000
60 mph (96.54 kph) = 4500
65 mph (104.59 kph) = 5000
70 mph (112.63 kph) = 5500
75 mph (120.68 kph) = 6000
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Found via Google. Have you seen this one mate???

I want an electric /2 with a diesel generator in the sidecar...

And here's how to build one Ross .
http://www.suckindiesel.com/thingy/view ... ilit=tiger

More oily smoke goodness for you Sibbo... http://green.autoblog.com/photos/eva-tr ... otorcycle/

Yes please !