Ever taken a look at an engine and thought ‘That would fit in a bike....somehow’.
And before you all start screaming ‘It’s been done before’; yes I know it has so wind yer neck in.
So take one horizontal mower engine.
Then convert it to vertical operation.
Now start the search for a suitable chassis, looks like the 10hp diesel May be taking a rest for a while (I still have the Kubota twin diesel to ride around on).
Briggs and Strapon
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Re: Briggs and Strapon
Can't see the 2nd image but I think it should be this (stolen) one.
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Re: Briggs and Strapon
Hmmm, there’s nothing in construction and use regs about forecars so I guess they can still be built so long as motorcycle type tricycle and not oversized enough to be a car type tricycle.
https://youtu.be/6HznBUrv5-8
https://youtu.be/6HznBUrv5-8
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Re: Briggs and Strapon
Has to be more practical a use for that engine than cutting the grass
What about a Piaggio MP3 chassis??
What about a Piaggio MP3 chassis??
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Re: Briggs and Strapon
Hell, yes!
My favourite episode of American Chopper was when they built a bike with a Dixie Choppers lawnmower engine.
My favourite episode of American Chopper was when they built a bike with a Dixie Choppers lawnmower engine.