DannyT
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would it be possible to fit the transmission from a dirtbike to a tecumseh or briggs?
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No. Sorry
OzFab
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Umm, sorry Paul but, anything is possible with enough time, money & patience... whether it's practical or not is another question; there's a lot of work involved & the engine may not have enough torque to make it work...
I know....but all the effort, money, etc. that it will take is generally a brick wall for 90% of people. It is just not practical considering all the other alternatives
mckutzy
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Most if not all dirt bikes have a unitized transmission/motor, sharing the same case.
So essentially yes, but with difficulty.
So essentially yes, but with difficulty.
machinist@large
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I've been a machinist/machine builder (as well as other things) for over 25 year's; I could probably do the job, but it would require more machines and all the other related tools and knowledge of a full service machine shop to do it right than most hobbiests will have.....
Xtreme Yard Karts
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Yep! Never tell a machinist he can't do something!
Don't think I haven't thought using a Harley divorced transmission (like on a Softail) on a kart many times, though! And that would actually be pretty easy to do!
Yep! Never tell a machinist he can't do something!
Don't think I haven't thought using a Harley divorced transmission (like on a Softail) on a kart many times, though! And that would actually be pretty easy to do!
Yeah, but that is separate from the engine. Most are part of the engine itself
DannyT
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any other ideas for a transmission then?
DeathMachine
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Lawn tractor trans is the simplest way to go
mckutzy
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Most lawn tractors cant shift on the fly, well or at all without some or total destruction.
mckutzy
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If one is set truly on making a trans, a 2 speed dog clutch with a cent clutch could be about the easiest.
I believe it has been done with a few minibikes back in the day. Shifting on the fly will be a bit much as they are kinda by design prone to being damaged.
I believe it has been done with a few minibikes back in the day. Shifting on the fly will be a bit much as they are kinda by design prone to being damaged.
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