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changzuki
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EcoModding Central
05-16-2021, 08:03 PM
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Robert Q. Riley will be remembered.
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changzuki
Robert Q. Riley will be remembered.
Good evening Ecomodders. It is with a heavy heart that this Centurion update is with condolences to the family of Robert Q. Riley who passed away today.
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For those not familiar with Mr. Riley, he...
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EcoModding Central
03-05-2021, 10:59 PM
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Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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changzuki
Hello elhigh! I never really went anywhere - I...
Hello elhigh!
I never really went anywhere - I lurk. This has given me time to get a few other projects of interest done. During my exile, I've managed to start a local newsletter called...
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EcoModding Central
03-05-2021, 07:54 AM
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Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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changzuki
Toecutter, I too was skeptical of Centurion...
Toecutter,
I too was skeptical of Centurion data and that was one of the driving forces to build one. I am no longer feeling skeptical! Your GT6 project is definitely of interest! Being small and...
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Aerodynamics
10-28-2020, 07:24 PM
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I want to build a 100-mpg car (and I want it to look vintage)
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changzuki
This is a great thread! I would encourage the...
This is a great thread! I would encourage the original poster to set an initial goal and then go for it! Win-Lose-or Draw, the journey to get there and the educational experience are both...
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Motorcycles / Scooters
10-08-2020, 07:35 PM
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What's your best motorcycle MPG?
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changzuki
Suzuki GS550 outfitted with diesel engine / CVT
How did I miss this thread over the years??
Anyway, the Changzuki (Changfa 406 diesel) was shoehorned into the Suzuki GS550 frame, outfitted with a modified Comet CVT and geared to suit. Average...
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EcoModding Central
04-29-2020, 04:55 PM
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High MPG Vehicle or Custom Build?
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changzuki
Vman455, Copies of Centurion's relevant years...
Vman455,
Copies of Centurion's relevant years (2014, 2015, 2016) can be found at the following links:
2014 Awards List - https://diesel-bike.com/Centurion/GGP_2014/GGP_2014_Awards_List.pdf
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EcoModding Central
04-29-2020, 07:54 AM
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High MPG Vehicle or Custom Build?
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changzuki
So, just for readers coming across this, I'd like...
So, just for readers coming across this, I'd like to set the record straight:
The Green Car Reports article pulls directly from Lane Motor Museum's account of the "Burlington Cars" built Centurion...
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Events & Meet-ups
04-05-2019, 09:03 AM
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2019 Green Grand Prix at Watkins Glen, NY
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changzuki
Watching from up north - good luck folks!! - ...
Watching from up north - good luck folks!!
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~CrazyJerry~
Forum:
EcoModding Central
08-18-2018, 08:28 PM
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Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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changzuki
MetroMPG has a sharp eye!! The tires are in...
MetroMPG has a sharp eye!!
The tires are in fact new, and of a different brand. The Douglas 155/80R 13's seemed to wear out quickly all things considered. So, I decided to go with Cooper...
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EcoModding Central
08-15-2018, 07:13 PM
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Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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changzuki
Lol - yup! The little green "gas-hog" just had to...
Lol - yup! The little green "gas-hog" just had to get in the photo!!
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Hope you're having a good summer!! :{)
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~CrazyJerry~
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EcoModding Central
07-07-2018, 08:36 PM
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Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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changzuki
The original Centurion has been yard driving off...
The original Centurion has been yard driving off and on. Am kind of waiting for a catastrophe out of left field to happen. In the meantime, I need to investigate the clutch slave cylinder. The clutch...
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EcoModding Central
06-02-2018, 07:19 PM
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Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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changzuki
Centurion's gettin' some new shoes - part 2 - ...
Centurion's gettin' some new shoes - part 2
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New tires mounted using a couple of flat bars, then the sidewalls were smoothed out so the new "Kubota Racing" letters could be applied.
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EcoModding Central
05-12-2018, 09:34 PM
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Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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changzuki
Centurion's gettin' some new shoes - part 1 ...
Centurion's gettin' some new shoes - part 1
Taking a quick break from the restoration of the original Centurion and looking in on the gray/black/orange Centurion..
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There's an orange Spitfire in...
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Events & Meet-ups
04-16-2018, 07:41 PM
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2018 Green Grand Prix - Watkins Glen - Friday Apr. 13
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changzuki
2018 Green Grand Prix Official Results Posted
Weblinks copied from Green Grand Prix Home page:
Green Grand Prix - Home (http://www.greengrandprix.com/)
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View the 2018 Green Grand Prix Award Winners:...
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EcoModding Central
04-07-2018, 08:04 PM
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Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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changzuki
The Original Centurion's Steering Wheel... Is a...
The Original Centurion's Steering Wheel... Is a mess!
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It would've been far easier to purchase a replacement wheel but since this is the original Centurion only a restore will do. Basically lots...
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EcoModding Central
02-07-2018, 09:19 PM
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Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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changzuki
Centurion parked in front of the Redline Diner in...
Centurion parked in front of the Redline Diner in Fishkill, NY on 9/22/2016:
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https://diesel-bike.com/Centurion/GGP_2017/Centurion_RedLineDiner_2016_Resize.jpg
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~CrazyJerry~
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EcoModding Central
02-03-2018, 07:14 PM
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Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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changzuki
Happy Birthday Centurion!!!
Happy Birthday Centurion!!!
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February 1982 was the month the world was introduced to Centurion by way of Mechanix Illustrated magazine. If built to designer - Robert Q. Riley - specs, the car was...
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EcoModding Central
01-24-2018, 07:09 PM
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Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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Posted By
changzuki
Hey samwichse - that's a great find!! I'd love to...
Hey samwichse - that's a great find!! I'd love to add to the collection here but the timing is not good. I have a vehicle on Craigslist too and if that moves then this could get interesting!! Thanks...
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EcoModding Central
12-27-2017, 06:56 PM
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Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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changzuki
The electrical system on the original Centurion...
The electrical system on the original Centurion needs attention.
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https://diesel-bike.com/Centurion/GGP_2017/1_Centurion_Elec_Diagram_Crop.jpg
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First on the list was a new ignition switch...
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EcoModding Central
12-24-2017, 09:42 PM
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Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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Posted By
changzuki
For those who celebrate it: Merry Christmas &...
For those who celebrate it:
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
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CrazyJerry~
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https://diesel-bike.com/Centurion/GGP_2017/Wayne60_Christmas_2017.jpg
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EcoModding Central
12-06-2017, 06:37 PM
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Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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260,279
Posted By
changzuki
-Centurion's oil filter- - In the previous...
-Centurion's oil filter-
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In the previous posts, the external water pump (and hardware) was removed for replacement. During this time it was discovered the original oil filter was still intact....
Forum:
EcoModding Central
11-19-2017, 05:57 PM
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702
Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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260,279
Posted By
changzuki
Addressing the original Centurion's charging...
Addressing the original Centurion's charging system.
Somewhere along the line, the wires connecting original Kubota dynamo to the rest of the car's electrical system were removed.
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Forum:
EcoModding Central
10-30-2017, 08:24 PM
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702
Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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260,279
Posted By
changzuki
Happy Halloween! - ~CrazyJerry - ...
Happy Halloween!
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~CrazyJerry
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https://diesel-bike.com/Centurion/GGP_2017/OrangeSpitFire_Halloween_2017_995x663.jpg
Forum:
EcoModding Central
10-29-2017, 03:05 PM
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702
Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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260,279
Posted By
changzuki
Replacing the original Centurion's radiator. - ...
Replacing the original Centurion's radiator.
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Due to age and debris in the cooling system, the original radiator was in need of a replacement. Replacement radiators are more like "close...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
09-30-2017, 10:00 PM
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702
Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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260,279
Posted By
changzuki
Wrapping up Centurion's brake system: The...
Wrapping up Centurion's brake system:
The original clutch and brake master cylinders were completely gummed up from sitting. Each can probably be rebuilt but the price on new ones is reasonable, so,...
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