Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
8/4/20 8:29 a.m.
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If we have learned anything from Jurassic Park, it's that just because you can do something, doesn't necessarily mean that you should do that thing. If you need an example that's not dinosaur-related, look no further than this Hayabusa-powered lawnmower project available on Facebook Marketplace.

Here's the description copied directly from the listing:

I got a 2003 Hayabusa 1300cc street …

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slefain
slefain PowerDork
8/4/20 9:22 a.m.

All I see is a Hayabusa engine on a fancy engine stand. Getting power from that engine to the rear axle will take a chain-gang Nash driveline underneath.

Robbie (Forum Supporter)
Robbie (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
8/4/20 9:23 a.m.

that is a SMALL rear sprocket, this will be a first gear only ride. 

and even first gear will probably go to triple digits. 

wako29
wako29 GRM+ Member
8/4/20 9:59 a.m.

In reply to Robbie (Forum Supporter) :

I don't think so, because I'm thinking the tiny wheels would compensate for that pretty well

Robbie (Forum Supporter)
Robbie (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
8/4/20 10:55 a.m.
wako29 said:

In reply to Robbie (Forum Supporter) :

I don't think so, because I'm thinking the tiny wheels would compensate for that pretty well

Fair point. Assuming go cart tire diameter of 10 inches and sprocket diameter of 5, I'm seeing about 60mph in 1st and 100 in 3rd. 

Hook that up to a 60 inch Swisher Mower, and I could get my yard duties done, and have a blast too......lol

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