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Engine & Transmission / Another Honda engine
« on: May 05, 2016, 08:55:06 AM »
So... I ended up finding this little engine and transmission from a 1983 Honda ATC185. I thought the price was right at $0. lol
I'm sure it's not a good idea, but I'm considering wedging this into the bike.
It is a 5 speed semi auto clutch, so I will have to shift through the gears, but no need for a clutch lever (which will still keep my handlebars clean)
At 9hp I think it's a little much for the frame to handle, but it's not like I'm going to be wringing this things neck at all...ever.
I'm a little hesitant to do it because I will have to cut out the tank support, and cut a notch in the back of the tank for the carburetor to clear the back of the tank under the seat.
Has anyone ever tried this? Or better yet, does anyone have any reasons to or not to do this? I'm not thrilled about cutting the frame. (the tank I'm not so worried about because it's fairly dented up on the one side)
So far the reasons I have for wanting to put this in the bike are as follows:
-manual transmission with centrifugal clutch <--- this is a big one for me, I prefer shifting gears but don't want a clutch mucking up the look of the bars
-4 stroke with CDI ignition, no messing with oil tanks fuel mixtures or points
-COST (obviously)
I'm VERY interested in everyone's opinions on this. I feel it's a pretty big decision to cut into the frame or not.
I will admit though that I am leaning more to the shove it in there side of things.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts or opinions on this guys
Cheers
Matt
I'm sure it's not a good idea, but I'm considering wedging this into the bike.
It is a 5 speed semi auto clutch, so I will have to shift through the gears, but no need for a clutch lever (which will still keep my handlebars clean)
At 9hp I think it's a little much for the frame to handle, but it's not like I'm going to be wringing this things neck at all...ever.
I'm a little hesitant to do it because I will have to cut out the tank support, and cut a notch in the back of the tank for the carburetor to clear the back of the tank under the seat.
Has anyone ever tried this? Or better yet, does anyone have any reasons to or not to do this? I'm not thrilled about cutting the frame. (the tank I'm not so worried about because it's fairly dented up on the one side)
So far the reasons I have for wanting to put this in the bike are as follows:
-manual transmission with centrifugal clutch <--- this is a big one for me, I prefer shifting gears but don't want a clutch mucking up the look of the bars
-4 stroke with CDI ignition, no messing with oil tanks fuel mixtures or points
-COST (obviously)
I'm VERY interested in everyone's opinions on this. I feel it's a pretty big decision to cut into the frame or not.
I will admit though that I am leaning more to the shove it in there side of things.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts or opinions on this guys
Cheers
Matt
