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Tony A. Bartolucci
Present Ride: 1982 XS400LJ Custom
Former Rides: 1981 XS1100LH
1975 Kawasaki 100 2 Stroke Enduro
1975 Honda 750F
Current Cool Cage: 1966 Chevy Impala 396 -
Probably not very....Originally posted by Bartolucci View Post
And a pull start??!!!
'78E original ownerFast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone... -
With 10 hp.
He ain't gonna set any speed records. He probably has to sit on that thing 10 or 12 hours to go 140 miles. A bicycle could get there faster. And a single cylinder must vibrate like a jack hammer. It's basically a novelty.J.D."Jack" Smith
1980G&S "Halfbreed"
1978E straight job
"We the people are the rightful masters of both congress and the courts, not to overthrow the constitution, but to overthrow the men who pervert the constitution." Abraham Lincoln
Life is like a coin, you can choose to spend it any way you wish, but you can only spend it once. Make your choices wisely.Comment
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The ONE thing you forget about the the torque diesel will develop. If it's geared properly, it will probably hit 65mph easily! Remember, the early VW beetle was only 36HP!He ain't gonna set any speed records. He probably has to sit on that thing 10 or 12 hours to go 140 miles.Ray Matteis
KE6NHG
XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!Comment
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DiverRay is right. A diesel engine produces lots of torque not hp. For example the Chevy Duramax diesel makes 365hp @ 3200 rpm and 660 ft lbs of torque @ 1600rpm. Plus, the Rebel is an beginner level 250cc bike that is not really made for highway use (although it is highway legal). I believe that they are used in a lot of the rider training courses. The Rebel only produces 16.1HP, 12.4ft/lbs from the factory (1996 #s).Dave
1979 XS1100SF SpecialComment
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The downside to deisel is that the redline is lower then a gas engine. I imagine that bikes pulls good for a Rebel off the line but doesn't have the top speed like a normal Rebel, unless his transmission is that good. The 250cc class bikes really depend on having a good gear ratios.
None the less, I like it. It's way cooler then a moped.1980 XS1100 Standard "Touring"
Fairing, Trunk, and Bags
850 FD
Fork Brace
Progressive Front Springs
Engine Guards w/Foot Pegs
Oil Cooler
Throttle Lock
Uni Air Filter in Airbox
2009 Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABSComment
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