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Forum: EcoModding Central 11-18-2022, 04:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 691
Posted By beatr911
COcyclist, I've had the Arroyo Eco-Pro A/S tires...

COcyclist, I've had the Arroyo Eco-Pro A/S tires on for a little over 4000 miles now and have hit as high as 68 for a tank which is higher than with the old Bridgestones, but that could be due to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-17-2014, 01:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,370
Posted By beatr911
21 mpg, at 100+mph in 1964!

A friend at work lent me the auction book that contained this car. Scroll down through the pictures. Check out the boat tail and pizza pans!

1964 Alpine M64 | Monaco 2014 | RM AUCTIONS...
Forum: For Sale 11-06-2014, 01:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,105
Posted By beatr911
Thumbs up Great product! I'm sure it took a lot of time...

Great product!
I'm sure it took a lot of time and effort to create this. It may seem like a small, simple product but unless he was lucky, it took alot of work to get there. Details and precision...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-30-2014, 07:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,747
Posted By beatr911
Heated tip fuel injectors, Delphi makes em!

Here is a link. Read up!

Delphi Multec 3.5 Heated Tip Port Fuel Injector (http://delphi.com/manufacturers/auto/powertrain/gas/injsys/multec-ht-fuel-inj/)

Seems it's intended for flex fuel and...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 09-07-2014, 11:20 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 73,799
Posted By beatr911
Vic, that was a great report! The figures you...

Vic, that was a great report! The figures you guys are reporting are pretty incredible for the speeds you are travelling. I so wish aero was easier and cheaper to do.

Do you think you'll bag the...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-09-2014, 01:06 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 60,066
Posted By beatr911
Making a difference

To some, there comes a time where it doesn't matter how much guff is received or expense spent to do what is felt to be right.

I'm sure some brilliant person has the means and abilities to...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 01-09-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,993
Posted By beatr911
100,000 miles at $3.50/gallon getting 70mpg is...

100,000 miles at $3.50/gallon getting 70mpg is $5,000. The cost to fuel the electric bike would be about $1200, on my local rate.

I'm not going to try to pretend to assume all the costs of a...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 01-06-2014, 12:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,993
Posted By beatr911
New electric scooter, 100 miles at 60-65mph

Surfing and following an alibaba listing I found Electroforcecycles. Happily it is about an hour drive from me so I called and started talking with the owner. Turns out the body is just a generic...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-05-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,843
Posted By beatr911
Oh, I keep coming back to thinking of the GZ for...

Oh, I keep coming back to thinking of the GZ for a streamliner. The low seat height keeps frontal area low, the engine is the right size, with well placed air ducting to the engine (with an oil...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 11-19-2013, 06:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,755
Posted By beatr911
For the air cooled Yamaha series such as yours,...

For the air cooled Yamaha series such as yours, the 230cc variant had the long stroke. There would be some comparisons needed to determine which piston/rod combination would work and you'd have to...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-16-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 324
Views: 60,066
Posted By beatr911
Craig Vetter also mounts his license plate, light...

Craig Vetter also mounts his license plate, light behind the helmet. Between the helmet and plate is a concave foam pad that is formed to the shape of the helmet. He stated that in certain cross...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 07-30-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,434
Posted By beatr911
Ford Rangers are all over the used market. Check...

Ford Rangers are all over the used market. Check craigslist. Ford doesn't sell them new anymore. I think they stopped in 2012. US market anyway.

The 2.3L engine available in the Ranger is the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-12-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,235
Posted By beatr911
Handheld engine oil tester

lubricheck.com

I ran across this in one of my industry magazines. He gets the Innovator of the Year award from Lubrication Management & Technology magazine. Seems like a good idea. From what I...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-10-2013, 10:54 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 15,499
Posted By beatr911
Atkinson timing - Tested!

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For what it's worth, I found a discussion on incorrect cam timing on the Concours.org forum that is interesting. The symptom was that it didn't rev past about 4000 rpm. ...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-29-2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 336,679
Posted By beatr911
HF Trailers

I have the non-folding trailer with the 1750 lb capacity. It is still light and easy to push around by hand. With any trailer you purchase, DO NOT get the 8" tires, get the 12" tires. Fewer...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-26-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 336,679
Posted By beatr911
Our old Nissan 240SX was truly the incredible...

Our old Nissan 240SX was truly the incredible convertible car, though it only had a sunroof. For those not familiar, it had the 2.4L Nissan truck motor, rear wheel drive and a wicked chassis that is...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 03-06-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 15,499
Posted By beatr911
OK that power reduction looks about right. ...

OK that power reduction looks about right.
Yes, my Concours 1000 (GTR1000 in your country) is of the same design family of the EX500, just two less cylinders. 108hp, water cooled, etc. but shaft...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 03-05-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 15,499
Posted By beatr911
Could you please show your math? I would like to...

Could you please show your math? I would like to understand how you arrived at 38% of the original power output where the Prius is alot more. I can be a little slow, if a picture shows the cross...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-04-2012, 02:13 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 60,066
Posted By beatr911
As a comparison, consider the airtech fairing...

As a comparison, consider the airtech fairing that Fred uses. LANDSPEED, LAND SPEED RACING, SALT RACER, BONNEVILLE, EL MIRAGE, FAIRING, SEAT, FENDER, SCTA, CESSNA, WHEEL PANTS COVER, 170,172,175...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 09-20-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 28,505
Posted By beatr911
The rage at the Honda marketing department seems...

The rage at the Honda marketing department seems to be friction reduction. This is likely a contributor to the reduced fuel useage seen of late. If you are increasing compression with an...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-27-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,573
Posted By beatr911
Perfect for the coming wetness. People...

Perfect for the coming wetness.

People will laugh, until they realize what a great idea a covered scooter is. Then they'll wonder why they haven't caught on. Then they'll wonder where they can...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-27-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,006
Posted By beatr911
Very impressive. Sounds like an ideal bike for...

Very impressive. Sounds like an ideal bike for your commute.

Sadly it seems, most people don't drive/ride the most appropriate vehicle for thier actual needs. Ego drives most vehicle purchases...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-13-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 31,728
Posted By beatr911
bschloop, you are on a budget so value is what...

bschloop, you are on a budget so value is what you are prioritizing. As in building mechanical systems (which is by business) optimizing the existing systems are always the lowest hanging fruit. ...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 07-25-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,780
Posted By beatr911
Wow! 105 without streamlining? Very impressive...

Wow! 105 without streamlining? Very impressive even if you were (undoubtedly) flat against the tank. Was this with the 4 bags of storage attached?
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 06-08-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,961
Posted By beatr911
Aero fairing online diy resource

Thought I'd post this for the benefit of those building or musing about building an aero fairing for thier bike or motorcycle.

Coroplast fairings, blowing bubbles, making wheel disks, NACA ducts,...
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