Harley motor in a homebuilt?

"David Hill" wrote

I'm working on a replica of a 1924 airplane originally powered by an
Indian Chief motorcycle engine. I've spent a year or two trying to
find
a modern engine that somewhat resembles the Indian, and the best I
have
come up with is a Harley-Davidson.

Looks like with an 80 cid Evolution engine I can get ~40 hp at ~3400
rpm
(direct drive) or ~60 hp at ~4500 rpm (PSRU setup).

Has anyone here tried this? Or know of anyone who has done this?
I'm
looking for caveats, tips, and techniques. Based on experience, not
opinion. Oh, sorry, I forgot where I was. grin

--
David Hill
Sautee-Nacoochee, GA, USA

Hello,

About six months ago Larry Smith posted this link:

http://www.hog-air.com.

It is bigger than what you are talking about, and it doesn't look like
it has flown yet, but the motor is bolted onto an airframe:

http://www.hog-air.com/Motor%20running.WMV

They're talking about selling completed Light Sport Aircraft for
$52,000.

- cj

cj wrote:
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Hello,

About six months ago Larry Smith posted this link:

http://www.hog-air.com.

It is bigger than what you are talking about, and it doesn't look like
it has flown yet, but the motor is bolted onto an airframe:

http://www.hog-air.com/Motor%20running.WMV

They're talking about selling completed Light Sport Aircraft for
$52,000.

- cj

You know, I saw this website a while back. At the time, I couldn't get
past the first page, and I thought it was some kind of joke. Now I see
they are serious. Doesn't look exactly like what I want, but it will be
worth talking to them.

thanks,
--
David Hill
david at hillREMOVETHISfamily.org
Sautee-Nacoochee, GA, USA