On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 21:45:30 GMT, ff wrote:
Paul Erland wrote:

I realize that it is a modified Guzzi. The info I have is that the frame is
stretched 15". The engine is an industrial diesel. I'm considering a
similiar diesel engine motorcycle. I like the style of the bike and was
wondering what he started with. I plan to use a late '60s bmw or moto
guzzi. Their shaft drives and dry clutches will simplify connecting to a
longitudinal crank diesel.

I have done engine transplants before, a couple of four-wheeled vehicles
and one motorcycle. However, I don't understand why a diesel is a desirable
choice for the donor powerplant. Is it just the novelty of it, or is there
some functional advantage?

It depends on the person doing and owning the end results, but a few
of the reasons I can list:
They want to run on vegetable oil Bio-Diesel for "Green" reasons.
They want to squeeze every mile of range or MPG out of their fuel -
Drive all day on one tank.
They have a farm tank at their main yard or otherwise want to use one
common fuel source for everything. (This is the NATO Military reason
- they want to simplify the supply lines.)

-- Bruce --

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