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I'm a diesel fanatic and am thrilled they have finally come of age , so you can imagine this made me warm and fuzzy.  Try on 120 bhp and 250 foot pounds of torqueI wonder if it will wheelie 
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My chipped vw TDI (diesel) makes around 150hp and 230 ft lbs and it feels lively. I can't imagine that w/ a bike...I want one too!
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Interesting idea, but will it catch on.
Where did you find this. Is there a web site for this bike.
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Re: thunderstar diesel sport bike
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I wonder if it will wheelie?
No, just smoke the tire. 
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Re: thunderstar diesel sport bike
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2002 Bandit 1200/ GSXR cams/ 1277 BB Kit/ Holeshot header and can/ 38mm flatslides/ a good head/lotsa hp/lotsa tq- lots of rear tires...
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Should be Riding
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Quote:
redesigned numerous parts using SolidWorks 3D computer modeling software,
I know how to use that  Maybe I can redesign a few TDI parts and mount it in a frame?
Benny
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Re: thunderstar diesel sport bike
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You might try stuffing a Cummins from a Dodge into a Rocket 3 frame. 
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Should be Riding
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Ah yes.... the next step in the Boss Hoss... Maybe a twin turbo Duramax?
Benny
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Re: thunderstar diesel sport bike
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3/4 Throttle
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Yeah and let me tune the fuel system!
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I've seen pics of a VW TDI Diesel (1.9l 4cyl) in a hardtail chopper frame, running through an HD style trans. It wasn't pretty, but it looked good for what it was. I'm sure all you'd ever see of it on the road is a speck in the distance and a cloud of smoke. I bet it'd get 60 mpg too.
There is no greater thrill than being shot at with no consequence. -Churchill
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Here is a link to a German parallel twin diesel with a 1430cc displacement. Each piston is connected to 2 connecting rods and 2 counter rotating crankshafts. http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/neander_1400_turbo_diesel_motorcycle/index.html Very unique concept and very good looking. In the artice they state.... quote "the incredible diesel device I found waiting for me to ride in the Bavarian countryside south of Munich, masquerading at a swift glance as an American-style cruiser with a big parallel-twin motor that could easily resemble Triumph's forthcoming 1500cc custom, is a bike literally unlike any other" It even looks like a Triumph specifically the 1500??? Does this writer know something we don't???
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The engines are kind of square and ugly but I like the bike over all. Would like to ride one just to feel what it's like.
Is there talk of a Triumph 1500? Hadn't heard that. I'm always left out of the loop!
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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Should be Riding
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Don't you dare... 
Benny
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2006 neon blue speedmaster
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Hey dawg I hear its going to look like a lager version of the yami R1 with a backrest half the cylinders and 50% more capacity
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cycle world has an artical about the US Marines Kawas. 650 It just changes the motor and uses the trannie and the rest of the bike. 100 mpg not 200mpg!?!!! Its the most recent issue. check it out! Also an artical about a single lung salt shaker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good reading Scott 
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