Planet Minis

Z · 08-23-2008, 09:34 AM

I want people to look at the attached picture and tell me from your experience, what's different about this engine from what you've seen in the past... Hint - Focus on the head...

ROBINSONDB22 · 08-23-2008, 09:49 AM

heres my guess

qa50 · 08-23-2008, 09:55 AM

It's twice as expensive as any other engine they've made?

chasetheface123 · 08-23-2008, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROBINSONDB22

heres my guess

lol i was gunna guess the output shaft.

Z · 08-23-2008, 10:20 AM

Have you seen a Takegawa DOHC head look like that? Look at the cam and head covers, and the script on the front of the head.

Z · 08-23-2008, 10:22 AM

Desmo Heads

Look at the pics in this post. Now if they ever release the Desmo it will be a small miracle.

Lennart · 08-23-2008, 10:43 AM

I saw it today when I visited the takegawa site.
And thought wow this head is much different form the original 4 valve head.
It would be sick if it is a desmo head.

lennart

culdesac · 08-23-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lennart

I saw it today when I visited the takegawa site.
And thought wow this head is much different form the original 4 valve head.
It would be sick if it is a desmo head.

lennart

Dont mean to sound stupid but what is a "Desmo" head

cyclerider57 · 08-23-2008, 07:19 PM

Desmo mechanically opens AND closes the valves with rockers instead of using valve springs.

Dan, it's good to see you took a closer look after our meet and greet.

tmas · 08-23-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by culdesac

Dont mean to sound stupid but what is a "Desmo" head

New Takegawa Desmodromic DOHC cylinderhead -Tech!

50rider340 · 08-23-2008, 07:24 PM

i was gonna say the covers on the right side if say the motor was sitting in a bike, look way different including the cap thats between those. Plus the top of the head seems to be shorter in height, and the most obvious is it comes off as a complete head. Doesnt have that like cap that splits the top into two pieces. Hopefully this makes sence.

wow, after what tmas posted what i wrote down seems like a 5 year old. but on the outside as you asked thats what i made of it

Z · 08-23-2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cyclerider57

Dan, it's good to see you took a closer look after our meet and greet.

Yes sir. I didn't pay attention until you pointed it out.

And for the record, the current Takegawa DOHC is discontinued. They will sell replacement parts for a year or two, but no new DOHC's as we know it.

Kurlon · 08-24-2008, 10:28 AM

Ok, all I have to do is sell off two mini's and MAYBE I can afford it... better sell the road race bike as well just to be certain...

I wonder if they'll be doing a wide stud spacing version for their 138cc crate motors?

mikev · 08-24-2008, 10:37 AM

Ah-hah! Z finally decided to wear pants while he posts!!!

pietermann · 08-24-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by pietermann

Some extra pictures from the desmo head for you guys

and also these...

bye

reilly118 · 08-27-2008, 04:45 PM

Dan ,whats the chance of getting one of those heads and how much?
I got a new build coming up thid winter with a freind, and were looking to do a ducati look-a-like, nsr50. Nothing would be better than having a desmo head, and dry clutch!

SUZUKIRM12594 · 08-27-2008, 04:47 PM

Its less gayer than wut I've seen in the past.

Z · 08-27-2008, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reilly118

Dan ,whats the chance of getting one of those heads and how much?
I got a new build coming up thid winter with a freind, and were looking to do a ducati look-a-like, nsr50. Nothing would be better than having a desmo head, and dry clutch!

They haven't been released and may never be. If they are released, figure the cost of a DOHC setup and add more...

BlackBeard · 08-27-2008, 06:22 PM

Is it safe to assume the engine you listed dan is running a desmo head? from the previous thread it looks that the head on there new catalog resembles identical to the prototype desmo version

Nealz · 09-02-2008, 02:11 PM

The Desmo head was on older catalogues (is this correct?) too.. Ik thought vol. 15..
They then said it was a unique piece, and it would never be produced..

08-23-2008, 09:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 7,250	What's new about this picture I want people to look at the attached picture and tell me from your experience, what's different about this engine from what you've seen in the past... Hint - Focus on the head...

08-23-2008, 09:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
ROBINSONDB22 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,441	Re: What's new about this picture heres my guess

08-23-2008, 09:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
qa50 PM Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 69	Re: What's new about this picture It's twice as expensive as any other engine they've made?

08-23-2008, 10:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 7,250	Re: What's new about this picture Have you seen a Takegawa DOHC head look like that? Look at the cam and head covers, and the script on the front of the head.

08-23-2008, 10:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 7,250	Re: What's new about this picture Desmo Heads Look at the pics in this post. Now if they ever release the Desmo it will be a small miracle.

08-23-2008, 10:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lennart 1st Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 175	Re: What's new about this picture I saw it today when I visited the takegawa site. And thought wow this head is much different form the original 4 valve head. It would be sick if it is a desmo head. lennart

08-23-2008, 07:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
cyclerider57 No Longer Helps Others Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kansas Posts: 4,417	Re: What's new about this picture Desmo mechanically opens AND closes the valves with rockers instead of using valve springs. Dan, it's good to see you took a closer look after our meet and greet. __________________ The wise understand by themselves; fools follow the reports of others. Goodness speaks in a whisper, evil shouts. -Tibetan Proverb

08-23-2008, 07:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
50rider340 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CT Posts: 2,096	Re: What's new about this picture i was gonna say the covers on the right side if say the motor was sitting in a bike, look way different including the cap thats between those. Plus the top of the head seems to be shorter in height, and the most obvious is it comes off as a complete head. Doesnt have that like cap that splits the top into two pieces. Hopefully this makes sence. wow, after what tmas posted what i wrote down seems like a 5 year old. but on the outside as you asked thats what i made of it Last edited by 50rider340; 08-23-2008 at 07:26 PM.

08-24-2008, 10:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
Kurlon Baron Von BanHammer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Windham, ME Posts: 7,851	Re: What's new about this picture Ok, all I have to do is sell off two mini's and MAYBE I can afford it... better sell the road race bike as well just to be certain... I wonder if they'll be doing a wide stud spacing version for their 138cc crate motors? __________________ http://www.x386.net/TTR 2004 ST3 - 'Duckie'?!?! 2005 CRF70RR - MiniGP Weapon 2005 CRF70 - Dirt Donk 2008 Pitster Pro X4 Motard 1991 GS500E - LRRS/CCS #771

08-24-2008, 10:37 AM	#14 (permalink)
mikev 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 413	Re: What's new about this picture Ah-hah! Z finally decided to wear pants while he posts!!!

08-27-2008, 04:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
reilly118 1st Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Beverly, MA Posts: 237	Re: What's new about this picture Dan ,whats the chance of getting one of those heads and how much? I got a new build coming up thid winter with a freind, and were looking to do a ducati look-a-like, nsr50. Nothing would be better than having a desmo head, and dry clutch!

08-27-2008, 04:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
SUZUKIRM12594 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Glendale California Posts: 2,449	Re: What's new about this picture Its less gayer than wut I've seen in the past.

08-27-2008, 06:22 PM	#19 (permalink)
BlackBeard "ZBBT" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 50 riders Posts: 1,772	Re: What's new about this picture Is it safe to assume the engine you listed dan is running a desmo head? from the previous thread it looks that the head on there new catalog resembles identical to the prototype desmo version

09-02-2008, 02:11 PM	#20 (permalink)
Nealz PM Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 12	Re: What's new about this picture The Desmo head was on older catalogues (is this correct?) too.. Ik thought vol. 15.. They then said it was a unique piece, and it would never be produced..

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