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by Whisky Fish
Sun Aug 25, 2013 11:10 pm
Forum: ENGINE RELATED TOPICS
Topic: Starting from scratch
Replies: 12
Views: 14624

Re: Starting from scratch

So, in looking at donor bikes and engine size I'm thinking an enduro may not be tithe best choice. is there a vehicle weight to engine weight metric that dictates efficiency and performance? I've run Harley's in the dirt so I know how that works so a street bike with some off road mods is not out of...
by Whisky Fish
Sat Aug 24, 2013 9:51 pm
Forum: ENGINE RELATED TOPICS
Topic: Starting from scratch
Replies: 12
Views: 14624

Re: Starting from scratch

Emissions may not be an issue.... IN CALIFORNIA??? don't think that is an assumption you should make. A lot of trucks with 2 and 3cyl diesel powered refer's are having to be refitted due to new emission standards on small industrial/Ag diesel engines Motorcycles are exempt from smog checks. If you ...
by Whisky Fish
Sat Aug 24, 2013 12:54 am
Forum: ENGINE RELATED TOPICS
Topic: Starting from scratch
Replies: 12
Views: 14624

Re: Starting from scratch

Guess I should have stated that I am in the US. Not absolutely sure, but I don't think it's gonna be an emissions or insurance issue here. But by all means, I'm learning about world issues. Interesting.
by Whisky Fish
Fri Aug 23, 2013 10:06 pm
Forum: ENGINE RELATED TOPICS
Topic: Starting from scratch
Replies: 12
Views: 14624

Re: Starting from scratch

Used to be a Harley guy so I'm ok with a bigger bike. In reading older posts here I'm thinking 19 hp is as small as I should go. I'm interested in longevity and reliability. Don't want to start a brawl on here but is there a preferred engine brand?
by Whisky Fish
Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:03 pm
Forum: ENGINE RELATED TOPICS
Topic: Starting from scratch
Replies: 12
Views: 14624

Starting from scratch

Hello again gang. As the title says, I'm truly beginning from scratch and I was hoping you folks could get me on the right path. I'm planning on an enduro/duel sport conversion. I don't have the donor bike yet but I currently ride a KLR 650 and love it. I'd like to see 65 mph. I have no problem buyi...
by Whisky Fish
Fri Aug 23, 2013 7:41 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from California USA
Replies: 3
Views: 8061

Re: Hello from California USA

Sorry about that(fat finger syndrome)
As I was saying I'm a regular on some other forums.
by Whisky Fish
Fri Aug 23, 2013 7:38 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from California USA
Replies: 3
Views: 8061

Hello from California USA

Hi all! Great to see all the amazing work you folks have done. I'm new to this whole concept, but I'm also incredibly intrigued.
While new to this forum I'm a regular on a fe