Author Topic: Why use a bike engine?  (Read 1896 times)

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dajwid

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Re: Why use a bike engine?
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2013, 09:00:36 PM »
The price is a tad high. If I had the space, time and money I would be tempted by a failed bike engine project, think a Harley twin would be quite nice, reckon the belt drive could be converted to a shaft to go into a 126 box. Not sure on the lifespan of the gearbox though.

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Re: Why use a bike engine?
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2013, 09:03:10 PM »
Hey guys not a bad price :o I'd say at least 16 grand profit ;D
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Re: Why use a bike engine?
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2013, 09:56:38 PM »
that engine turns the other way, and i have seen 600 abarths it belongs in go for between 45-65k depending on condition.still we can all dream seen old films of these racing great to see those silly mini coopers totally anhialated  rwd not rear wheel drive ! right wheel drive.

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Re: Why use a bike engine?
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2013, 09:39:59 AM »
What is a Carello filter/pressure unit in conjunction with an Abarth split sump?
Is there any vids on YouTube showing an enging build?

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Re: Why use a bike engine?
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2013, 12:04:49 PM »
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!