Building a “special” out of a Benelli 2C frame.
I recycled Bultakenstein’s Yamaha YZF600R footpegs for the Benelli. I considered a bunch of locations and mounting configurations, including floorboards and adapting an entire Kawasaki ATV footrest assembly. But in the end, … Footpegs mountedRead more
The sun came out between thunderstorms, so I rolled the diesel Benelli out into the driveway for a couple of quick progress photos. I bought a higher handlebar for $30 off Amazon, … Handlebars & controlsRead more
I got the fuel tank mounted. I am going to use the fuel tank that came with the engine. It fits nicely under the seat, behind the engine, and it has the … Diesel fuel tank mountedRead more
In order to rubber-mount the front of the engine to match the rear, I purchased some vibration-isolating mounting pads, commonly used for electric motors, and air conditioner compressors. The integral M10 studs … Motor mounts completeRead more
Given these small, air-cooled diesels’ notorious reputation for excessive vibration, rubber engine mounts are practically a necessity. Fortunately, the Benelli frame has existing rubber foot peg mounting points that I can re-purpose … Rear motor mountRead more
I couldn’t get over the cobby looks of my adapted mount for the Hyde M-bar. But I wasn’t keen on the drag bar I had, and none of my clip-ons would fit … New clubman handlebarRead more
With Bultakenstein well and truly off the docket, I had a chance to think freely about what I wanted to pursue in the workshop. I have decided to forgo the “high concept” … Reimagining the Benelli as a diesel bikeRead more
I bought a $35 RK non-o-ring chain to verify I had the engine aligned properly. The chain run is spot-on. The only minor issue is that the chain rivets barely graze the … Drive chain fittedRead more
I now have the ATC250R engine solidly bolted into the Benelli 2C frame. I had to do a bit of additional grinding on the frame, but there is just enough room for … Fitting the engineRead more
After shifting the ATC250R cases around in the Benelli frame a bunch, I came to the conclusion that getting the engine to sit where I wanted would require some cutting. I got … Cuts to the Benelli frameRead more