I bought a pair of Heidenau K66s, which I really like. (I used this same tire on The Bride). In this case, I’m going with identical tires front and rear, 90/80-16. They’re … Tire mounting — never easy, is it?Read more
Diesel Cruiser
My second motorbike powered by a small industrial engine, this time a 5 horsepower, 247cc Chinese Yanmar clone.
Configuring the drive train
Since this project will entail hitting the easy button whenever possible, the jack shaft is a full-keyway 20 mm shaft supported by flange-mounted bearings in ridiculously heavy 3-bolt bracket housings. A pair … Configuring the drive trainRead more
Origins – Diesel Cruiser
Ever since The Bride went to the West Coast, I’ve missed having a CVT-equipped bike to toodle around on. So, I’m jumping back into this pond. Like The Bride, this one will … Origins – Diesel CruiserRead more