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Saxo 1.5 diesel

13" wheel
engine speed 5000rpm
tops out at 98mph
top gear ratio is 0.77
Final drive ratio is 3.59

Shame dont know how many revs that is on the wheel ??????

You mean from cars? Any BMW or Mercedes, plus the Vauxhall Omega (which had a 140-ish bhp 2.5L BMW TDS engine). Not sure whether Lexus were rear or front wheel drive. S-Type Jag (think the X-type only came as FWD or 4WD - ditto Audis, VWs & the latest 4WD boxer diesel Subarus). Oh, and the old ...

Any suggestions !!!!!


using XJR 1300 frame
Triumph axle and diff
cx500 front
cb750 gas tank !

hopefully someone will help

OOH got any pics of the trike bud !!

Just want to simplify the build really, not looking to go anywhere fast as i'm a cruiser bike man and like to tour and just need to make sure that the bike has grunt and power going through the alps ect and carry all the crap thats required !!

Don't know yet ....... there a few options...possible weld up one side of the diff and use the original drive shaft Or Same again but use automatic gearbox....... BUT one thing i am looking at is this http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/05/22/hydrostatic-drive-diesel-motorcycle/ http://www.hydrau...

OH ...is that bigger than mine ??

Any engine has issues no matter the make , but i'll fully check it out before i start the build....!!

well bought a diesel engine to build a bike around, wont post any pics until i have 90% the parts i require to get the dry build done ! Base motor is Peugeot 306 Turbo Diesel ...... mmmmmmmmm turboooooo (homer simpson) Possible use a gl1000 frame and wheels shaft drive option .....but also looking a...

Been looking through the net for engines upon engines........ Seen alkinds of stuff but what is good and what isnt ....... examples ...... 8.5bhp single yanmar ( good or not enough Bhp ) ? twin tractor engine 1400 low top end revs 1400 but 40hp Or Even a 5.5Bhp single diesel from a compressor with 3...

how much ??

Richie'66 wrote:Hello and welcome there mate
All of a sudden I don't feel so alone anymore.

do you need a hug Richie !!!

Chanced upon the site and concept by accident and thought about it and YES, i TOO want to become one with a diesel bike and and create someting that is truly unique..........all that said am hoping a nice little tractor engine will be mine soon 1300 twin ......and will be posting the build too. Done...