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Re: optimal ground clearance for RTs

flytch@... — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:49:07 GMT

It aplies to all on road veicles On Nov 24, 2009, at 5:14 PM, Dale Wilcox wrote: But; does that rule apply to motorcycles? In NY (at the

Re: optimal ground clearance for RTs

Dale Wilcox — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:14:43 GMT

But; does that rule apply to motorcycles? In NY (at the moment...) RTs are classified as bikes. Just for discussion's sake.... Dale PS: I haven't seen any

Re: optimal ground clearance for RTs

Timothy — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:43:11 GMT

according to hot rod magazine all states... this was a point of harassment for the hot rodders in the 50's... and as far as I know it's still on the books...

Re: optimal ground clearance for RTs

gary — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:02:55 GMT

The low end for most cars is 5" - 6" but for a RT the front end can extend further than most cars so you need to consider the angle from the front tire contact

Re: optimal ground clearance for RTs

It is — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:01:37 GMT

Not sure about the states' regulations but it seems like a pretty easy detail for an inspector to fail the vehicle for (I'm assuming if the vehicle is that low

Re: New photos

pook — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:23:39 GMT

Some engines suffer more than others but for our type of driving it's not that big a deal, The guy's who have the hardest time with starvation is the BEC or

Re: New photos

Dale Wilcox — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:26:17 GMT

Newbie here... (DUH) Planning a first RT project using the front end of a small 4WD and a V-twin bike engine. Bike engine / trans would be rotated 90 degrees

Re: optimal ground clearance for RTs

Jim Kuhlman — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:49:06 GMT

What state is it illegal in? ... From: flytch@... To: rtdiy@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 7:15 PM Subject: Re: [rtdiy] optimal ground

Re: optimal ground clearance for RTs

flytch@... — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:15:37 GMT

It is in fact illigal to have any "fixed" part of the veicle lower than the hight of the rubber tire portion of the wheel.... Just so that the vehicle stays

Re: optimal ground clearance for RTs

Jim Kuhlman — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:46:51 GMT

Not sure what a Ferrari or Corvette have but from what I have read the lowest you want to be is bottom of the wheel to ground dimension. So if you have a flat

optimal ground clearance for RTs

morseracingprod — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:02:38 GMT

I have been thinking about my RT for years and now seems as if I am going to start working on it. What is the optimal ground clearance for an RT. What is the

Re: New photos

pook — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:56:27 GMT

The front clip is built from scratch, It started as blue foam. The Toyo motor is a 4age 4 throttle and not found in any car that was brought to the US. Look up

Re: New photos

jeff — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:02:59 GMT

Hey pook what toyota engine and trans did you use in your first trike? What vehical would i find them in? Also what is the frount body clip from? Thanks Jeff

Re: GSXR-750

Timothy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:36:22 GMT

I'm using a 250cc engine... LOL about 20 hp is all you need MHO.mine puts out 18hp... :)Timothy... ... From: blakrod1971 Subject:

Re: Builders???

blakrod1971 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:19:35 GMT

Wondering where did you find your plans???