"Wright1902Glider" wrote in message
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Anyone know what this type of engine weighs? I know that hog-air claims
200
lbs, but that's with a starter, PSRU (PRSU?), exhaust, etc. I'm wondering
what
the engine itself weighs with its standard starter, and nothing else. Any
bikers in here have a spare engine and a scale?

My much-discussed "next project" could definately benefit from the noise
and
cool factor that such an engine would generate. Although I did see the
boys on
American Chopper stuff a Briggs & Stratton v-twin in a bike that both
sounded
good, was fairly light (for 20-30hp), and would be WAYYYY cheaper... so
that
might also be a possibility.

I'm currently in the process of what my grandmother called "If-whattin'".
Also
known in other parts of the country as conceptualization, imagineering,
design-engineering, daydreaming, etc. Hopefully, the airframe design will
come
together in another month or so and I can start working on a mockup to
play
around with.

This is also a project that I've put considerable "what-iffing" into. It
boils down to the H_D engine is way too expensive of an alternative (for me
anyway.)

I had some links to a plane that was powered by a B&S V-twin but I don't
seem to have them any more. From what I recall, the crank isn't strong
enough to support the prop and a reduction drive is required. On the plus
side, the car racers hot up these engines a lot and there is plenty of
knowledge and parts floating around out there for them.

Tony