Hello

[IgorVigor]

Hello people,

decided to join this forum as have been browsing for a while and thinking of building a diesel bike

have got a few ideas about engines and drive systems so get ready for some questions and ideas

I am from sunny cornwall before anyone asks...

IgorVigor.

[coachgeo]

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Just kidding. Welcome aboard

[IgorVigor]

Thanks

Dont worry, I wont be asking how things work

Got 2 stationary diesels so it sort of sprouted into "I want a diesel bike"

[Stuart]

Welcome Igor
they are certainly the bikes to ride if you are reluctant to open the wallet all the time, lol. I read the motorcycle press (to keep my finger on the pulse) but am currently reading a biography of Fred Dibnah which is fasinating. My sympathy's lay more towards guys like that than the 'Power Rangers' side of things 19th century man rather than 21st I think

Hope you find your stay here rewarding

[andrewaust]

Yes welcome Igor, warning diesel bikes become infectious, some giving in to build bigger and better bikes.



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[IgorVigor]

I much prefer older engineering than modern stuff

I must admit, a bike that gets better fuel efficiency than my current one would be nice
Honda VTR1000 Firestorm... 30mpg is my average

All I need to do is to work out what engine and gearbox I want (I dont want a CVT or an auto)
Got a late 90's Honda CB500 (500cc liquid cooled parallel twin) which would be nice to retrofit with a diesel...

For anyone who doesn't know what they are:
http://motobr.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/cb500-3.jpg
(later models like mine have a rear disc instead of drum)

EDIT: Forgot to add, that thumpy vibey engines aren't something I worry about
used to have a honda 650 single air cooled dirtbike...damn thing bounced around like it was alive