Diesel Steamer Build thread

Coachgeo · 04-20-2009, 12:30 PM

HERE IT IS

right now all that's there is the parts I've ordered or have. Just ordered engine today. Thus now I'm BROKE

PS- Skip to page three. Much to much boring drama occurred in life between start of this thread and when things finally got rolling again

In the above link ski thru the drama of life too.

Coachgeo · 07-16-2009, 05:34 PM

Just thought you folk might find this interesting

http://www.suckindiesel.com/thingy/v....php?f=3&t=873

turtelle · 07-16-2009, 07:12 PM

Way coolio...

Coachgeo · 12-17-2009, 08:54 PM

Sorry for the delay in reporting. I've been searching high and low for that elusive cost efficient Briggs/Diahtsu.... and I just can't find it.

Going another route now. Found a fellow in the great white north (WI) that is into building small diesel tractors for tractor pulls. For me, he is taking a good running kubota 3cyl diesel and mating it with a performance IP to pull the base engines 21hp up to around 25-27hp with potential to go much further if I desire later. Trade off in going higher would be decrease in fuel millage. My goal is 100mpg even while still cruising at 70mph and the engine happy about it. Im not looking for a pocket rocket. Looking for a commuter w/kick ass millage and ability to Adventure it too.

All that engine for a cost that is 2.5 times less than a new Briggs/Diahatsu and the research seems to show the Kubota is actually a smidgen lighter than the Briggs too.

Thunderhart8 · 02-15-2013, 05:00 AM

Love the build and I am subscribed. I do have some questions. I may have overlooked. I see that you have the bike built.. Pretty much... My question is that of the transmission/gearbox. What's up with the cvt? And the learning curb what has not worked we'll. could you add some more pics of the specifics. I am seriously considering a very similar build. Thanks in advance

Coachgeo · 04-20-2009, 05:08 PM

As the project actually gets underway, you guys please do fire away questions and comments in this thread. I'm assuming you guys will have plenty of questions, suggestions, comments etc. Don't want folk to feel like they have to join the Diesel Bike Board just to speak up.

Look forward to the upcoming conversations.

Coachgeo · 04-20-2009, 05:40 PM

Donor bikes (*pics will go here)

sooooo much unbelievable help from ADVRider members in getting the Flat black rat bike fiasco cleared up. You guys are the best

*( sorry for the delay.... having pic posting problems, not accepting my jpgs for some reason. Size is way below limits and they are jpgs)

Hughlysses · 04-20-2009, 06:14 PM

Very interested to follow this one. Good luck with it. Should cost just a wee bit less than that Dutch diesel ADV bike I hope?

Coachgeo · 04-20-2009, 06:40 PM

hmmmmm pics wont upload into this post either..... Im stumped.. sorry....

Any help would be appreciated. Posted many many pics in many different threads..... on many different boards..... Still does not rule out me doing something wrong though... hmmmm...

Hughlysses · 04-21-2009, 03:17 AM

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04-20-2009, 12:30 PM	#1
Coachgeo ^OP Diesel Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: NOW: Dayton OH area recent past WAS: North TX Oddometer: 481	Diesel Steamer Build thread HERE IT IS right now all that's there is the parts I've ordered or have. Just ordered engine today. Thus now I'm BROKE PS- Skip to page three. Much to much boring drama occurred in life between start of this thread and when things finally got rolling again In the above link ski thru the drama of life too. Coachgeo screwed with this post 03-15-2013 at 07:36 PM

07-16-2009, 05:34 PM	#2
Coachgeo ^OP Diesel Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: NOW: Dayton OH area recent past WAS: North TX Oddometer: 481	Mercedes Powered Diesel Tiger Steamer Just thought you folk might find this interesting http://www.suckindiesel.com/thingy/v....php?f=3&t=873 Coachgeo screwed with this post 07-17-2009 at 12:55 AM

07-16-2009, 07:12 PM	#3
turtelle ANTICI...PATION Joined: Oct 2006 Location: N. FLA... Oddometer: 106	Way coolio... __________________ He was a very cautious man who never romped and played He never smoked, He never drank, Nor ever kissed a maid And when he up and passed away his insurance was denied... For since he hadn't ever lived, they claimed he never died.

12-17-2009, 08:54 PM	#4
Coachgeo ^OP Diesel Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: NOW: Dayton OH area recent past WAS: North TX Oddometer: 481	Sorry for the delay in reporting. I've been searching high and low for that elusive cost efficient Briggs/Diahtsu.... and I just can't find it. Going another route now. Found a fellow in the great white north (WI) that is into building small diesel tractors for tractor pulls. For me, he is taking a good running kubota 3cyl diesel and mating it with a performance IP to pull the base engines 21hp up to around 25-27hp with potential to go much further if I desire later. Trade off in going higher would be decrease in fuel millage. My goal is 100mpg even while still cruising at 70mph and the engine happy about it. Im not looking for a pocket rocket. Looking for a commuter w/kick ass millage and ability to Adventure it too. All that engine for a cost that is 2.5 times less than a new Briggs/Diahatsu and the research seems to show the Kubota is actually a smidgen lighter than the Briggs too. Coachgeo screwed with this post 12-17-2009 at 09:01 PM

04-20-2009, 05:40 PM	#7
Coachgeo ^OP Diesel Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: NOW: Dayton OH area recent past WAS: North TX Oddometer: 481	Donor bikes (pics will go here) sooooo much unbelievable help from ADVRider members in getting the Flat black rat bike fiasco cleared up. You guys are the best ( sorry for the delay.... having pic posting problems, not accepting my jpgs for some reason. Size is way below limits and they are jpgs) Coachgeo screwed with this post 04-20-2009 at 06:36 PM

02-15-2013, 05:00 AM	#5
Thunderhart8 Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Location: Jackson, MS Oddometer: 81	Love the build and I am subscribed. I do have some questions. I may have overlooked. I see that you have the bike built.. Pretty much... My question is that of the transmission/gearbox. What's up with the cvt? And the learning curb what has not worked we'll. could you add some more pics of the specifics. I am seriously considering a very similar build. Thanks in advance

04-20-2009, 05:08 PM	#6
Coachgeo ^OP Diesel Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: NOW: Dayton OH area recent past WAS: North TX Oddometer: 481	As the project actually gets underway, you guys please do fire away questions and comments in this thread. I'm assuming you guys will have plenty of questions, suggestions, comments etc. Don't want folk to feel like they have to join the Diesel Bike Board just to speak up. Look forward to the upcoming conversations.

04-20-2009, 06:14 PM	#8
Hughlysses Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Summerville, SC Oddometer: 2,644	Very interested to follow this one. Good luck with it. Should cost just a wee bit less than that Dutch diesel ADV bike I hope? __________________ 2007 Buell XB12X Ulysses 1983 Honda VT500FT Ascot

04-20-2009, 06:40 PM	#9
Coachgeo ^OP Diesel Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: NOW: Dayton OH area recent past WAS: North TX Oddometer: 481	hmmmmm pics wont upload into this post either..... Im stumped.. sorry.... Any help would be appreciated. Posted many many pics in many different threads..... on many different boards..... Still does not rule out me doing something wrong though... hmmmm...

04-21-2009, 03:17 AM	#10
Hughlysses Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Summerville, SC Oddometer: 2,644	Upload photos to smugmug, photobucket, or similar photo hosting site. For each photo you want to include in a message, click on this icon at the top of your new message and include the URL of the photo in the box that pops up. __________________ 2007 Buell XB12X Ulysses 1983 Honda VT500FT Ascot

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