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General Category => Simplexes with Non-Original Engines => Topic started by: illMATTic on January 11, 2013, 12:28:00 PM

Title: Has an engine with shiftable trans been used?
Post by: illMATTic on January 11, 2013, 12:28:00 PM: I was looking at some of the old Honda 100-200 CC motorcycles. Looks like the engines are pretty small. Has anyone ever used one with a 4-6 speed trans on a Servi Cycle?
Title: Re: Has an engine with shiftable trans been used?
Post by: pd on January 11, 2013, 05:23:40 PM: I'm sure someone has tried . :)
Title: Re: Has an engine with shiftable trans been used?
Post by: james c on January 12, 2013, 06:53:38 PM: a great transmission to use would be the brittish burman gearbox from the mustangs and english bikes. they are really nice little self contained units with kickstart and clutch, 3 and 4 speed boxes. engine is direct drive to trans via sprocket and chain, you would need a different rear rim and hub for the rear chain but very doable.