inline honda four/indian four replica

[wannaby]

Looks like the 750 Honda pan is O.K. But have to see one closer from the inside.

 

[wannaby]

here we go

 

[Unkl Ian]

... and found that on most engins the oilpan from the tranny protrudes into the crancase cavity

I think they run the same oil in the engine and transmission.
Saves space, weight, and money.

Yes, that would have to be covered. maybe cut and
weld the stock piece, or make something custom.

If I wanted a twin cam motor, I think I would try and get
a shaft drive 4 cyl, one with a separate bevel gear box.
The splines that drive the bevel gear box would be useful.

The oiling system is still a little puzzling. [S
Ideally the system would include a pressure relief, for cold starting.
Haven't figured that part out yet.

 

[wannaby]

Honda nighthawk,cb900 would be a couple options four cylinder shaft drive.Will try to make a list lots of options.Not shure I like the camcovers though kind of big and gnarly.D

 

[Unkl Ian]

 

[Unkl Ian]

Different style of coupling

 

[Unkl Ian]

When Confederate made their first bikes, they rotated the transmission forward 90 degrees( or was it backwards?).[S
Anyway, it saved them a couple inches on the length of the driveline.

Also see http://ratrodsrule.com/forum/showpost.php?p=153031&postcount=170

 

[wannaby]

Is this what you are talking about ....Too complicated for me what is the first pick some kind of speedo drive doesnt seem to serve any purpose..and is that a flipped up norton trans and what about oil when its flipped like that.Do you mean that using a setup like this will shorten the overall drivline setup..

 

[Unkl Ian]

.Do you mean that using a setup like this will shorten the overall drivline setup..

It is a possibility.

The trans looks like a kick start Harley,
not sure what the Norton piece is, maybe part of the clutch ? [S

The trans works by splash lubrication, so it shouldn't be a crisis, as long as there is enough oil in the case. Confederate wouldn't have used it in a production bike if there was a potential problem.

A Japanese 4 cyl is probably no longer than a HD motor anyway.

 

[wannaby]

"A Japanese 4 cyl is probably no longer than a HD motor anyway"
Thats what I was thinking it doesnt seem that long anyways.So with the addition of a seperat trans shouldnt be to long.

 

[Unkl Ian]

Not shure I like the camcovers though kind of big and gnarly.D

If you pull the tank down against the motor,
they won't be as noticable.

This is an extreme example, but you get the idea.
Also, check the transmission.

 

[wannaby]

Check this out Von Dutch collection henderson for sale ....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hend...rcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c545fa679

 

[Unkl Ian]

 

[Unkl Ian]

 

[wannaby]

Now thats one I never heard of 4 Zylinder...?Cant be too many of those around....

 

[Unkl Ian]

If you don't want a Harley trans, maybe one of these:
http://www.chief-overdrive.com/

 

[Unkl Ian]

Indian 4 [dr

 

[wannaby]

If you don't want a Harley trans, maybe one of these:
http://www.chief-overdrive.com/

Well If I spent the 3g,s or so for that trans it would go straight into my chief then I guess I could use the old three speed out of it.

 

[Unkl Ian]

Well If I spent the 3g,s or so for that trans it would go straight into my chief then I guess I could use the old three speed out of it.

The price I saw was closer to 5k. [cl

 

[Unkl Ian]

Honda nighthawk,cb900 would be a couple options four cylinder shaft drive.

Saw a Nighthawk today. Couldn't see the bevel drive clearly,
because there is a cheap black plastic cover over it. [S
The motor/trans is VERY compact, doesn't look like
the crank sticks out too far on either end.