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    Help finding a used V Twin engine!

    It might sound a little crazy.. But it thought i'll build a bike(Since i'm a mechanical engineering student thought this project will help me give some idea about bike building and component assembly).

    Now I decided to custom build a chopper instead of a regular bike(I know its a tall order especially for a newbie like me). So for that authentic look I wanted a V Twin engine and some long front forks. Budget is a bit low so thought I'll get seconds. I'm from Bangalore so I need to know if i get my parts anywhere here in Bangalore itself.

    Any help is highly appreciated.
    "Power, Beauty and Soul - quintessential elements for automotive perfection" - Aston Martin
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    Query approved!
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    • #3
      You will get a Comet GT250 or Aquilla engine for such purposes cheap around mumbai...

      There is a guy on xBHP classified selling the comet (from pune) ping him, he does such kind of work too!
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      • #4
        Try getting the stuff imported if your budget allows.

        Else look for a Comet engine which though is highly unlikely to be found.
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        • #5
          Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post
          You will get a Comet GT250 or Aquilla engine for such purposes cheap around mumbai...

          There is a guy on xBHP classified selling the comet (from pune) ping him, he does such kind of work too!
          thanks.. i'm kinda new to this forum so i dunno how to search for him or ping him.. any idea how to do this ?

          Try getting the stuff imported if your budget allows.

          Else look for a Comet engine which though is highly unlikely to be found.
          how old is this comet bike ? never heard of this before..
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          • #6
            @abhishekk89: try to find the 'Comet' in buy and sell section .....
            All the wise men of the world are called wise only after they spoke their mind, so dont keep the ideas to yourselves!

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            • #7
              I think I read in ZMR thread that your budget was 20k or under 20k !! Correct me if I am wrong. I don't think within 20k u ll be able to source the V-Twin

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Shreeni0403 View Post
                I think I read in ZMR thread that your budget was 20k or under 20k !! Correct me if I am wrong. I don't think within 20k u ll be able to source the V-Twin
                It was.. then we thought we'll expand the budget a bit.. maybe 10k more.. that's was wondering if i could get a v twin within this new range..
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by abhishekk89 View Post
                  It was.. then we thought we'll expand the budget a bit.. maybe 10k more.. that's was wondering if i could get a v twin within this new range..
                  you want to build a v twin chopper with long forks in 30k????

                  gr8 gng.... one of your customer is sitting right here....
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by kinshuk.arya View Post
                    you want to build a v twin chopper with long forks in 30k????

                    gr8 gng.... one of your customer is sitting right here....
                    hey don't mock me dude.. i have no idea about the prices.. I've loved bikes for a long time now and i'm a mechanical engineer.. that's why i thought why not build a bike.. anyways now that i see getting a v twin is not within my budget i'll get a decent four stroke engine..
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                    • #11
                      @abhishekk89: mockery and criticism are like potholes on the road to sucess... they cause you inconvenience and distrubance but will make you alert and more determined to reach the destination unfazzed...

                      All the best dude keep up the good work
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by abhishekk89 View Post
                        hey don't mock me dude.. i have no idea about the prices.. I've loved bikes for a long time now and i'm a mechanical engineer.. that's why i thought why not build a bike.. anyways now that i see getting a v twin is not within my budget i'll get a decent four stroke engine..
                        Get a two stroke engine, they are available dime a dozen and would be more powerfull than the 4chokers
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                        #Give thy opinion, write em, dont throw em
                        #Everyone errs, accept it, defending/cribbing about it only makes it worse
                        #Dont defend a manufacturer as if you work for them
                        #Write. Think. If relevant hit submit. If not hit yourself
                        #Be kind in your choice of words, you never know who would make you gulp em
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                        • #13
                          yeah
                          two strokes are better
                          why not go for the RD 350 ??
                          may be try ur luck in the shivajinagar gujri ??

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by nikhils View Post
                            yeah
                            two strokes are better
                            why not go for the RD 350 ??
                            may be try ur luck in the shivajinagar gujri ??
                            gujri ?? Why didn't i think of it before.. yes.. there you'll get everything...

                            Get a two stroke engine, they are available dime a dozen and would be more powerfull than the 4chokers
                            2 stroke huh ?? well then two stroke it is.. i'll inquire in gujri..
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by abhishekk89 View Post
                              hey don't mock me dude.. i have no idea about the prices.. I've loved bikes for a long time now and i'm a mechanical engineer.. that's why i thought why not build a bike.. anyways now that i see getting a v twin is not within my budget i'll get a decent four stroke engine..
                              Hey Bro, we are not mocking you down in anyways. I am sorry if my words hurt. I was just a bit practical thinking 20grands was too less that too for a V-Twin.

                              For sourcing engine in Gujri, I don't think its really a nice idea until u know someone or you yourself know that what you are picking is the right one. Generally you wont getting whole engine, it will be dismantled completely.

                              IMO its better u source a running engine and concentrate more on the body/charsi designs as per your requirements rather than spending time and money on repairing the engine which u source from Junk.

                              My 2 cents. You can very well get a RX or Bullet running bikes for cheaper rates. Get it and play around.

                              I would love to meet you once (even more will do)

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