I used to think the same thing about the BMW engine until I bought a BMW R-75. I could put my bare hand on the cylinder in the heat of summer and it was cool to the touch. Cooling is not much of a problem with the BMW. (Note: BMW motorcycles are the ONLY BMW I would ever own! Sorry if I offended any BMW owners out there.)
Gene Leone, Worland, Wyoming When you give a lesson in meanness to a critter or a person, don't be surprised if they learn their lesson. -------Original Message------- From: KRnet List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 07/06/04 19:30:22 To: KRnet Subject: @SPAM++++ RE: KR> Harleys and auto engines/BMW Go one step further and put the R1100 in. It produces up to 90 HP, and is actually used in Microlights in Europe. If I can find the link I will post it in one of the next messages. My only concern with the use of a 2 cylinder engine is the cooling however. After all, the excess heat needs to be dissipated through a much smaller surface area compared to the likes of a VW or a Corvair. Any thoughts on that? Wolfgang -----Original Message----- From: krnet-bounces+wdecker=cox....@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+wdecker=cox....@mylist.net]On Behalf Of gleone Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2004 12:22 AM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: Re: @WL KR> Harleys and auto engines The BMW motorcycle engine is being used for light aircraft. Actually, BMW was making aircraft engines before they began building motorcycles. The BMW logo represents a spinning propeller. Anyway, here are a couple of links worth looking at: http://www.ultralightnews.com/engineinfo/bmwconversion.htm http://www.homebuiltaircraft.com/classified/AdDetail aspx?itemid=153&directory=+160 _______________________________________ to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
