I have a build thread located here.....
https://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=19848Here is the most recent pics... Probably doesn't show a lot to help out.
Length of shaft is going to be roughly 47" and the engine is 5" off center. Hopefully it works out...
Miatav8,MstrASE,A&P,F wrote:
Your bike engine may spin at ten grand, but once it has gone through the reduction of the primary drive (crankshaft to clutch) revs will be low enough that the transmission can take care of the rest of it.
I didn't know there was a primary drive reduction. I assumed when it said 1:1 it was based on engine rpm. Missed it in JackMcCornack's post as well. (sorry)JackMcCornack wrote:
Your bike engine may spin at ten grand, but once it has gone through the reduction of the primary drive (crankshaft to clutch) revs will be low enough that the transmission can take care of the rest of it.
Miatav8,MstrASE,A&P,F wrote:
Don't go with a thinner wall tube to try to save weight since the wall is where failure occurs. Use as large an od tube as practical and have it balanced.
All the balancing places are telling me they don't have the ability to balance it with my adapter. I'm being told that it won't work if they don't balance those too. Does that make sense?Miatav8,MstrASE,A&P,F wrote:
Use a dial caliper to measure the flange or ask the hawk adapter folks what is normally used for a busa. Use a steel adapter, not aluminum.
I was considering this for the adapter...http://www.kitcardirect.co.uk/bike-engine-car-sprocket-adaptor.htmlIt's the only steel one I can find, but I need to find out if the bolt pattern is common on this side of the pond