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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Centre of flywheels and lateral centre of weight for a twin engine.
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<blockquote data-quote="davidd" data-source="post: 19616" data-attributes="member: 1177"><p>I think that most of the specials that use wider tires use jack shafts. However, most of these have been racers or employed "sawed off" engines, thus no need for self contained starters. I do not know what you are shooting for so I can only try to give you totally inappropriate advice. Modern compounds have pretty much obviated the need for wider tires on vintage bikes. You would be hard pressed to lose grip on the narrowest treaded racing tire with any amount of horse power that a street twin could supply. I have checked the cornering clearances on a standard Vincent, but I have not done so on an Egli. They are not very good for racing although the Egli is far superior. It is something you should keep in mind when moving the engine to the side and setting the ride height.</p><p> </p><p>David</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="davidd, post: 19616, member: 1177"] I think that most of the specials that use wider tires use jack shafts. However, most of these have been racers or employed "sawed off" engines, thus no need for self contained starters. I do not know what you are shooting for so I can only try to give you totally inappropriate advice. Modern compounds have pretty much obviated the need for wider tires on vintage bikes. You would be hard pressed to lose grip on the narrowest treaded racing tire with any amount of horse power that a street twin could supply. I have checked the cornering clearances on a standard Vincent, but I have not done so on an Egli. They are not very good for racing although the Egli is far superior. It is something you should keep in mind when moving the engine to the side and setting the ride height. David [/QUOTE]
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