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[enfield_trials]

Hi guys

I hope you had wonderful christmas .me and my friend decided to try building diesel bullet we already sort donor bike to put diesel engine

I have some questions..
What engine to use thinking of yanmar engine
Do you have any suggestion or experience building diesel please share we would like to trusted 4 speed gearbox with

Any ideas or thoughts please share thanks

Regards
ET

[Bullet Whisperer]

I have often thought it would be nice to fit one of the Enfield horizontal twin diesels into a frame, but they are way too big, I suppose ...

[Adrian]

As this doesn't seem to be an area where our hosts are active, it's probably best to talk to Henry Price if you're planning a diesel, he builds them and can supply engines.

http://www.pricepartmotorcycles.co.uk/o ... Parts.html

Do please have a look at the practicalities before you go anywhere near a frame with an angle grinder, gas axe or hacksaw.

A.

[Wheaters]

I rode a diesel converted Bullet a long time ago when I first heard about the idea and was initially keen to buy one. It was powered by a Hatz engine. I was impressed by the advertised mpg (over double that of a petrol engined one).

A five minute test ride at Chadwicks convinced me that I really, really didn’t want one.

[black fingernail]

I think the theory behind a diesel bike is very good, but I really do not like the practicalities. The problem I have, is the noise, they sound like a dumper, also the vicious vibration that cracks the frames.
If I had to develop one, I would be looking at more than one cylinder.
Best of luck with your project and keep us posted.

[Bullet Whisperer]

This is me taking a ride on one a few years back ...
https://youtu.be/LX8vSLA4Wpc

[Daiwiskers]

Not sure of the make possibility pussen the Chinese make a v,twin that a mate keeps saying that he wants to put one in a bike
I also remember a Swedish gent that used to run a single cylinder diesel in a gs850 frame it only did about 45 but was very economical (well I presume it was it only had a one gallon tank)

[Beezabryan]

Why?

[enfield_trials]

Thanks Guys for your reply appreciate yr interest.

at this stage in life. we like building bikes more then riding. thanks beezabryan for asking the question why. ?
diesel bullet are bit unusual. never tired diesel motorcycle before. putting thousands of mileage/consumption is not objective at the moment.

"by the way if love something you always find reasons to have them ..."

@paul ( BulletWhisper) i like your diesel bullet video. that first video i saw on youtube, ...

Regards
ET

[Andy C]

This is me taking a ride on one a few years back ...
https://youtu.be/LX8vSLA4Wpc

I was thinking about buulding an Enfield Diesel - just to be different.

This footage has made up my mind..........not to.

Just my personal opinion, if you want to do it - go for it.