Biodiesel Land Speed Motorcycle

World Maker Faire 2016

October 1st-2nd

Exhibit Alternative Energy

This motorcycle is a '79 Harley Sportster retrofitted with an 850cc v-twin diesel tractor engine, snowmobile CVT transmission, and running on 100% biodiesel. It made its debut at the 2016 Ohio Mile Land Speed Event, where it set its first record.

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John Petsche

John is a Mechanical Engineer with experience in part design, machining, research & development, and component testing. He is currently employed as an engineer at a gas power plant, and spends his free time rebuilding motorcycles and other machines.

Categories: Alternative Energy, Engineering, Fabrication, Sustainability & Nature

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