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Gary S

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Mini servi-v-twin?
« on: June 19, 2015, 07:29:54 AM »
I'm more of a purest... but looking at what you guys do to these bikes has got me thinking... what if you built a v-twin?
I found a sweet engine that may fit the bill, a 250cc / 16.5 HP LIFAN?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LIFAN-250CC-V-TWIN-HONDA-ENGINE-MOTOR-MINI-CHOPPER-BIKE-MOTORCYCLE-P-LF250-/141690661226?hash=item20fd6be96a&vxp=mtr

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Re: Mini servi-v-twin?
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2015, 07:35:05 AM »
Those engines look pretty nice.  If I were to attempt a v-twin conversion, I would follow the lead of the cushman guys and use a Briggs Vangaurd motor.
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Re: Mini servi-v-twin?
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2015, 07:39:25 AM »
Quote from: RickS on June 19, 2015, 07:35:05 AM
Those engines look pretty nice.  If I were to attempt a v-twin conversion, I would follow the lead of the cushman guys and use a Briggs Vangaurd motor.
you think maybe the 5 speed tranny might be a little over-kill?

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Re: Mini servi-v-twin?
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2015, 08:28:16 AM »
Yes.  The Vangaurd cushmans ride all day at highway speeds without issue.  To do this kind of speed on a simplex, you would have to change tires, wheels and especially the brakes to modern motorcycle.
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