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The Ruggerini and Lombardini sound like they would be much less of a headache. Not to mention way lighter. I'm having trouble finding dealers, or even ebay auctions, though. Have any sites handy or know where I chould look?

The main reason I'm most likely passing on the 3cyl is the difference between expensive and cost effective and having a bike sooner as opposed to later. I'll check your classified post to see if it can lead me to greener pastures! I think I fell into the excited stage to quickly and dreamed bigger t...

I guess I could destroke an old generator and implant forged pistons and H-beam rods and shotpeen the crank and say a couple of hail marys and maybe it could work! I might end up trying to source a used Harley gearbox since it looks like I'm going to have to go a different route than the I-3 D954, b...

I see that now. I went back and reread it.

Do we even have a small dimension 15+ (20-30 would be the ideal range, but I can make do with 15) horsepower single or V-twins (or higher) in the states that won't melt the wallet?

http://cgi.ebay.com/23HP-Water-Cooled-Diesel-Engine-w-radiato-r-e-start_W0QQitemZ170196172954QQihZ007QQcategoryZ58177QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem I can't seem to find a model or maker, so I'm assuming it's an imported clone of something. With the tanks and radiator relocated it's not a very large packa...

Did they produce the gearboxes any time in the later part of the 20th century? All the ones I've seen tend to predate my great grand parents. lol

All kidding aside, thanks for the tip! I'll keep my eye out and see if I can find one.

Oh, I'm sorry! I didn't mean burn outs, lol. I reread my reply and I see that it was rather ambiguous. :lol: I just meant the physical movement, as in actually transmitting the power from the motor to the wheel. I'm actually scared of roasting tire on a motorcycle! It's been years since I even rode ...

Hi Lex, Thanks for the reply! It is a pretty decent sized engine, I'll admit that. The reason I was wanting to go chain was the drivetrain loss through the shaft. I'm really not opposed to going that route, I'm just not that familiar with it. Are the BMW, etc units divorced from the blocks in a way ...

Hi all! I've been reading up for a while and am about ready to begin my project. The wife gave the green light and my jaw just about hit the floor. I'm wanting to use the Briggs Vanguard 954DT ( http://www.commercialpower.com/display/router.asp?DocID=80488 ) because of the parts availability in the ...