How about a KLR650 DIESEL???

[Alan Reagan]

I worked on an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle program in an undisclosed Middle Eastern Country and when I got off the program we were in the process of changing over from Motoguzzi inline fours to small 3 cylinder diesels. It was the "heavy fuel" (Diesel) version because some Navies don't like gasoline on their aircraft carriers. I like the idea of the motorcycle. Mercury built some outboards about 10 years ago that were diesel. All sorts of stuff going on with smelly fuel.

 

[mikepvg]

Diesel applications are getting more interesting everyday. I would be hesitant to buy anything BUT a diesel in the future.
I've been reading about the VW's little diesels lately (getting 55-60mpg). When one "wizzed" by me the other day up the 6% grade, I took notice. Very Cool.

Now the Army has developed a diesel for a motorcycle using the Kawasaki KLR650. Most interesting. Check it out: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/detail?sectionID=50677&documentID=58420
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Mike

 

[Diesel Freak]

try and clear a tripple on that pig... . OUCH

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2001 ETH-DEE, Diablo Power Puck, Bosch 275's, Practical Solutions Boost Module and Elbow, LFT Silencer Ring Eliminator, K&N, Straight Piped http://www.mudrunner.sites.cc

 

[mikepvg]

You mean you would actually try???
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[CCahill]

I agree, deisels seem to be showing up everywhere... . Heres something maybe you guys have allready seen... #ad
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Who knows what's next... ... ;wink

Colin

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2001 Quad,4x4,AT,4. 10LS,LB,Loaded enough,stock,mostly... . 65 Chevelle sedan, Hella nice driver, 53 Nash Rambler Convt,1 of 653 built,[not a Metro], GM drivetrain, injection, and auto/od
Specialized FSR PRO Stumpjumper,Cannondale F2000, Loaded
MTD Lawn tractor with flames
12' fishin' boat, loaded. .

 

[Amianthus]

Dude, you are sooo cracked! ROTFLMAO!!! #ad


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'99 2500 ISB QC SLT (No Leather!), 4x4, 5sp w/McLeod, 4:10, BD-II, PE, PE-EZ, 4"exh. , Pac-Brake, A-Pillar gauge pod w/boost and pyro, Line-X, V-1, lights, siren, lic. plt. frame says "Diesel Fumes Make Me Horny!", and much more goofy stuff.

 

[jmeehan]

Colin, I love the weed wacker! I bet yard work is alot more enjoyable now.
That looks like a beautiful Chevelle too, I've always wanted one.

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ex Ford tech, now driving '01. 5 2500 4X4 QC LB ETH/DEE SLT 3. 54, Patriot Blue

 

[mikepvg]

Colin
Do you have any trouble w/ forearm pump using that weed wacker? #ad


Mike

 

[CCahill]

The biggest problem I'm having with the CTD Weedeater, is trying to start the **** thing... I'm now in the process of modifing the starter system to fire the thing up... Plus I've got to do somthing about that DAM# exhaust burning my hand... Greg(cumminzpower) gave me a good idea on that... ... ... . #ad

Colin

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2001 Quad,4x4,AT,4. 10LS,LB,Loaded enough,stock,mostly... . 65 Chevelle sedan, Hella nice driver, 53 Nash Rambler Convt,1 of 653 built,[not a Metro], GM drivetrain, injection, and auto/od
Specialized FSR PRO Stumpjumper,Cannondale F2000, Loaded
MTD Lawn tractor with flames
12' fishin' boat, loaded. .

 

[americana]

colin... . about adding a starter... aren't you worried about adding weight to a hand held device? i say stick to a pull starter to keep it at under a trim 1000lbs. and if you can't make the mighty ctd kick over with one or two pulls... . well it's time to lean the stump jumper against the barn and warm up the rockin' chair, bro!!! #ad


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regards,

peter
1998 24v 4x4 QC, SLT, Sport, Leather, Linex, snug lid, center line wheels, Smittybilt side steps,color matched fender flares, stull grills, tow hooks----first diesel, dodge etc. i'm in love!

FREE CARL!!

 

[Texas Diesel]

After WW2 Russia captured some BMW motorcycle plants and moved them back to Russia. They were still making /2 series bikes as late as 1980. An inseresting note is that they converted the opposed twin to run on Diesel too. They were slow but had gobs of torque and would run forever on the 5+ gallon fuel tank. The problem was they were very hard to kick start... Makes my back hurt just thinking about that.

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2001. 5 SLT QC SB 4X4, 6 speed, HO, LSD, 241HD, 3. 54, camper special, power everything, trip thingy, REAL bumpers, green/silver, Nerf Bars, Vent Visors, trailer tow pkg