greglogan
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 posted on 25/7/07 at 09:21 PM |
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Transferring Drive from Engine to Diff
Hi guys
what is the best way to transfer drive from the bike engine (Fireblade probably) to the diff at the back? I guess there would be problems with a chain
that length?? So is there some kind of adaptor or whats the best way to do it?
Greg.
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alister667
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| posted on 25/7/07 at 09:24 PM |
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Assuming it's a front engined rear wheel drive layout, most folks use a propshaft bolted to an adaptor that replaces the sprocket on the bike
engine.
Good Luck
Ali
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Fatgadget
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| posted on 25/7/07 at 09:33 PM |
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Best way is to bolt a motor directly on each wheel like they do on diesel electric locomotives!
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bigrich
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| posted on 25/7/07 at 09:38 PM |
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fit the engine at 90 degrees from normal
replace sprocket with redily available adaptor
fit a sliding joint to a propshaft or custom made prop and bolt to the diff.jpg)
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greglogan
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| posted on 25/7/07 at 09:42 PM |
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Hadn't actually thought of turning the engine 90 deg. Makes sense! Guess that does away with the need for a chain drive diff. Thanks!
Greg.
Women are meant to be loved, not understood.
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nitram38
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| posted on 26/7/07 at 01:05 PM |
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Or you can put the engine in the rear and have an electric reverse:
 
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Reverse setup
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tigris
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| posted on 26/7/07 at 02:49 PM |
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any more info or links on that reverse? Thanks
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nitram38
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| posted on 26/7/07 at 04:25 PM |
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I bought it from lynx racing. Not cheap, but it is good!
Try www.lynxae.co.uk and speak to Jon
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blue2cv
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| posted on 26/7/07 at 07:24 PM |
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Or you can use a transaxle
 
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nitram38
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| posted on 26/7/07 at 08:03 PM |
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My reservation with a transaxle (apart from cost) is weight.
I went the diff route too as it was a cheap lsd option.
But saying all that, the transaxle is a solidly engineered option and it looks bloody nice too. 
[Edited on 26/7/2007 by nitram38]
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