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Old 08-30-2011, 02:55 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Quasimoto View Post
With all the unsprung weight you're adding I believe you'll have a hard time meeting your goals.
Unsprung weight? It looks to me like the additional weight is all sprung.

Visionary - I suggest you move the engine over and back and eliminate the jackshaft. That will reduce weight and driveline losses. Also, you could go with a pull-start system like the California Commuter used. They adapted a lawnmower pull starter to turn the kick starter. That should save you some weight in the electrical system (smaller battery, no starter motor, no solenoid).
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