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Hardtail Conversion

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by JohnnyBiker, Mar 30, 2011.

  1. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    im keeping quiet................
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    let me get this straight.......you are bitching about all the water in modern gas, but you want to inject water back into the engine.........:wtf:
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    Can't remember a time that I bitched about the water in the gas. I bitch about the price and how it isn't the same from even when I was a kid. Bitchiing about water in gas is your guy's thing, not mine. :D

    Sounds like you really didn't read the information.:wtf::wtf:
  4. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i dont care how big the fire is.......ya aint gonna get water to burn.....
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    Those nozzles spray such a fine mist that it won't even affect it. (According to the information). Basically it keeps your combustion chambers clean. Remember, the mix is usually 50% methanol and 50% water. If you wanted to, i am sure that you could play with that ratio.
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    HR - Ya got to remember most of these guys are ole farts like me - but we do have very good imanginations (sp) - so the boots will do - besides if JB starts this project you will have more time to ride him anywhere he needs to go to pick up parts. More time together less time in the boots. I'd opt for a trailer hitch and a popup bike camper - save ya loads on motel bills - and ya can stop where ya want when the call comes.:roflmao:
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    Combustion chambers are going to stay pretty clean anyway unless you're running real rich or valve seals are leaking or crankcase vent is still going into the intake and you have an oil carryover problem...in such cases I'd fix those problems and try to optimize the air/fuel mix and use a spray bottle to "inject" some water to get rid of carbon build up, then drop the water bottle and ride...
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    Water/Alcohol Injection isn't just for "steam cleaning" either. It is a good way to get some extra power. I don't have any issues with carbon build up, I am looking at doing this for the power benefits. My bike runs really really good. :D
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    Might be a consideration if you're running a big inch supercharged or turbo diesel or a big inch gas engine(400 cubes or larger) with forced induction(super charger or turbo charger)
    I don't think it would work so well in a small fuel injected motorcycle engine.
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    you really need to get out and ride it more and quit thinking of all this stuff to do to it.
    It is already one of a kind and looks very good and I'm sure it runs good also.
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    Let us know how you like the water injection JB, me I'm going back to the thought of those boots. :D:roflmao:
  12. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    cool patch!!
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    my mind is conjuring up all sorts of "boots"!!!:D:D:D
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    :eek:
    harleyslr cool patch:cool:
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    :roflmao::roflmao:

    HarleysLR, Thanks for the compliment, but as far as the water injection goes, I guess it is just the need for power junky in me. I would love to be out riding right now but the weather is not where I want to be just yet, Although I am taking the wife's bike to the bike doctor today to get that ready for the year. :D
  16. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    instead of messing with the water and junk,,,,,,,inject some nitrous. it will be a cheaper install and give ya some serious power gains.............
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    Yeah!, inject some nitrous buddy!
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    :eek::roflmao:
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    no sense of dickin around with snakeoils and homebrews,,,,,,go for the gusto and be done with it!!!!!!
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    IMESHO, you're on the wrong site Johnny. Find one that embraces unique expression and creativity. There are plenty out there if you can get past the poor grammar and you might see what's on the other end of those boots too... BTW, water injection works. Simple physics. Besides that, the next time the discussion comes up you'll be the guy with the answers. I say go for it. Step outside the box. Be the bunny. Can't wait to see it. Post lots of build pix.

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