Mechanic, hydraulic or belt??

Ok, the old faithful Suzuki has one downside: Oil consumption....
Burning oil at a rate of 4% of fuel consumption...
Better watch out, or things will go pear-shaped after just a few tanks of fuel...

Well, the project has started, but the work is still very, very slow...
Made some work on the front brakes today, but that was about all so far.
Apart from the new sealing set for the rear brake cylinder.
Amazing how important a rear brake is on a heavy beast like this, at least for direction control under braking.
Since, the front brakes are not in mint condition, real "racing braking" is unfortunately out of the question, but I am working to improve that.


Transmission:
This is clearly the biggest challenge in the entire project.
Machine is shaft drive, and that is something I do not plan to change...

I have three main options for the gearbox:

1: Standard GS1000 gearbox.
Simply machine the existing engine block and leave only the gearbox in place.
Main challenge: Space and primary drive into the clutch.
Advantage: Efficiency, cost, durability.
Disadvantage: Space.

2: Variator:
Simple, belt drive.
Challange: Tuning. To get it to work properly may be a challange, and I have never worked on variators before. Uncertain about space required.
Advantage: Simple and robust.
Disadvantage: Cost.

3: Hydraulic drive:
Variable displacement pump, fixed motor.
Challenge: Oil tank, oil cooling.
Advantage: I have the knowledge, and easy access to well priced components.
Disadvantage: Power loss. Weight. Driving will be interesting with both throttle and transmission beeing "stepless".



I will see how things eveolve, but right now I am seriously considering the hydraulic drive version.
Maybe will change when I have the engine in the frame, but that is something that will not happen for at least another few weeks.
First have to finish the electrical installations in the garage.
One thing at the time.

Cheers

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