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What were they thinking??

20774

20774

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Saw this on ADV...never would of thought of doing this:

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Discuss!!
 
20774 said:
Saw this on ADV...never would of thought of doing this:

Discuss!!
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Don't think I want to go there!:banghead

Would be curious to know what methodology was used on the final drive being I assume a chain drive and not a shaft drive? With the transverse mounted engine, would think there would be very little air cooling on the right (back) side of the engine.
 
Now it's like a Harley ... poorly cooled rear cylinder.

Going to be difficult to retard the timing on just one, however.
 
b25bsaboy said:
Don't think I want to go there!:banghead

Would be curious to know what methodology was used on the final drive being I assume a chain drive and not a shaft drive? With the transverse mounted engine, would think there would be very little air cooling on the right (back) side of the engine.
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Yes, you can see the chain on the left side of the rear wheel. Why is the cooling any different than a Harley? They have suffered with overheating rear cylinders for decades. :)

ken
 
Interesting. Makes me want to put an Evo engine in a /2 sidecar rig. Will it fit sideways so I can bolt up a driveshaft?

:eek

Best,

DG
 
Personally, not if they gave it to me and paid me to keep it. If it's what they want more power to them, but no thanks.
 
Can the right valve cover even be removed? Setting the valves on that side is going to require a contortionist!
 
Imagine how exposed the clutch mechanism on the bike's left side. And cornering clearance has to be pretty much zip.
 
20774 said:
Can the right valve cover even be removed? Setting the valves on that side is going to require a contortionist!
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You're thinking it'll get far enough to require a valve adjustment. :D

I'm betting the rad hose (that's what it looks like to me) front cylinder exhaust "pipe" melts inside 100 miles.
 
At least you gotta admit, that whoever it was was thinking (?) outside the box(er)!

BTW, where does the rider place his right foot?
 
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