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by Privateer187
Tue Apr 21, 2009 3:03 pm
Forum: Trike Talk
Topic: Engine Options
Replies: 7
Views: 14272

Re: Engine Options

I know it. The only reason that I have to have that kind of speed is because of my location. I live in the boondocks, and the two roads that I have to travel every day of my life are a very poorly regulated state highway, where the typical speed is about 20 over the posted speed limit, and Interstat...
by Privateer187
Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:49 pm
Forum: Trike Talk
Topic: Engine Options
Replies: 7
Views: 14272

Re: Engine Options

The thread says that the 34HP should go about 100, best case scenario. That is acceptable, because I figure that with reasonably tall gearing my top end won't drop below my desired 80mph, and might even exceed that. I've searched, and I haven't found any fuel consumption figures for the B&S 34HP...
by Privateer187
Mon Apr 20, 2009 4:35 pm
Forum: Trike Talk
Topic: Engine Options
Replies: 7
Views: 14272

Re: Engine Options

It dawned on me after I posted it that I probably should have given some better info. The trike is going to be rear-wheel drive, on a modified Honda CMX450 (or similar) frame with a CVT transmission. Probably a Comet Duster. Hope this helps.
by Privateer187
Mon Apr 20, 2009 3:27 pm
Forum: Trike Talk
Topic: Engine Options
Replies: 7
Views: 14272

Engine Options

Hello all. I'm new here, and I'm getting ready to start a diesel trike build, and I'm sure in the coming months I'm going to be asking a lot of questions. After doing a little research, I've narrowed down my options , but I still don't know what I should do. I've pretty much decided it either needs ...