Jay,

I agree with you on the style vs. power to weight, but a Harley does
have the advantage of "loosing" the transmission and just using the
engine as a direct drive. The PSRU would put the Harley into it's
power range so that ain't too bad either.

USAF used to use 2 Moto Guzzi V50 (500CC) engines on their prop
driven pusher-puller design ROV in the late 80's. I saw one up close
at a small field near the Arizona - Mexican border. Same idea, lose
the gearbox and put a GM alternator to power all the toys in the
baggage section.

--
Bart D. Hull

Tempe, Arizona

Check http://www.inficad.com/~bdhull/engine.html
for my Subaru Engine Conversion
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for Tango II I'm building.


Jay wrote:
In motorcycle circles, aren't Harleys known more for their nostalga
and styling and less for their power to weight ratio?

"Larry Smith" wrote in message ...

"Brett" wrote in message
.com...

I built a Zenith 601 XL with a Harley motor. It took about 7 months to
build alot of that time figuring out the motor stuff. Then 3 mo.
waiting for the inspection. Well I just got my inspection done on the
9th and I took it up. WOW what a rush. You can see it at
www.hog-air.com

Nice ad. Nice movie.

Looks torquey. How much rudder on takeoff?

Also looks to be an installation where the cylinder head temps should be
monitored and maybe the cylinders should be baffled. Love them Harleys,
though. Evo runs much cooler than the shovel-head or panhead.