Crazy Projects: Rotary on a motorcycle frame?
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Crazy Projects: Rotary on a motorcycle frame?
Are there any rotary engines made by Mazda small enough to be mounted on the frame of a motorcycle? I mean, it would likely be a larger frame (goldwing-size) but is it possible?
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Maybe I can get a custom frame built around the engine...? Maybe that's the way to go.
Now since this is a motorcycle I'll have to mount the engine transverse...
Belt drive or chain? I'll have to figure out something...
These damned project ideas drive me nuts!
Now since this is a motorcycle I'll have to mount the engine transverse...
Belt drive or chain? I'll have to figure out something...
These damned project ideas drive me nuts!
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Chrysler/Dodge even made one with a Viper engine... Anything is possible, if you know how and can raise the funds
Eamon Hurley build a Drag bike with a NSU Ro80 engine (highly modded) and those were 1.0l (= same size as a 10A). Van Veen used Comotor engines, basicly the same as the NSU. Norton used similar sized engines. So a 12A seems not that far of.
Biggest decision are wether to use chain/belt or driveshaft. If you go for a belt (or chain) you can opt for a setup as on most Harley Davidsons, and use a seperate gearbox. This would greatly simplify the construction, as the engine and 'box are seperate items, and frame rails can run in between for strength.
With a bike you don't need a flywheel (only a counterwheight and a starterring) nor a real alternator.
Custom frame seems only way to go, since the dimensions of a rotary are different from any "normal" bike engines.
But it'd be a cool project.
Eamon Hurley build a Drag bike with a NSU Ro80 engine (highly modded) and those were 1.0l (= same size as a 10A). Van Veen used Comotor engines, basicly the same as the NSU. Norton used similar sized engines. So a 12A seems not that far of.
Biggest decision are wether to use chain/belt or driveshaft. If you go for a belt (or chain) you can opt for a setup as on most Harley Davidsons, and use a seperate gearbox. This would greatly simplify the construction, as the engine and 'box are seperate items, and frame rails can run in between for strength.
With a bike you don't need a flywheel (only a counterwheight and a starterring) nor a real alternator.
Custom frame seems only way to go, since the dimensions of a rotary are different from any "normal" bike engines.
But it'd be a cool project.
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a long time ago, an old neighborhood buddy had an old suzuki RE5. We all thought it was the coolest 2 stroke in the world. He'd always yell at us " It's a wankel" ( but he'd say it Venckill - lol )
That thing was awwesome.
But yeah, with all the v8's and such in bikes, I don't see why you couldn't put it in a bike. Even mounted transverse, it's still a pretty compact engine.
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That thing was awwesome.
But yeah, with all the v8's and such in bikes, I don't see why you couldn't put it in a bike. Even mounted transverse, it's still a pretty compact engine.
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600cc motor out of the suzuki RE-5 is your best bet, very compact. or you could chuck a 12A in if you want. but be aware the reason noone bought rotary bikes when they came out is coz they have a gyroscope effect due to the spinning rotors, with the small RE-5 cornering was difficult because the bike tended to pull straight and greatly understeer. id imagine this would be far worse with a big 12A or 13B in it. but prove me wrong if you want.
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rotary trike would ******* rock the kazbar.
wouldnt have to worry about the gyroscope effect and allows much safer delivery of high power. with enough motivation you could easily fit in a 12A or 13B, not sure about 20B, not saying it isnt possible but youd have to do some planning.
wouldnt have to worry about the gyroscope effect and allows much safer delivery of high power. with enough motivation you could easily fit in a 12A or 13B, not sure about 20B, not saying it isnt possible but youd have to do some planning.
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