Comments on: Homebuilt Motorcycle Dynamometer

By: Michael McMahon

Michael McMahon — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:50:48 +0000

Very cool! Congratulations. I’ve thought about what would be involved in building something like this and wondered if it was within reach for a homebuilder… Now I know it can be done. I love this project.

Mike

By: Harri

Harri — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:07:37 +0000

Here is software suitable for DIY dynamometers : http://www.dynomec.com

By: guitargeek

guitargeek — Wed, 14 May 2008 06:07:26 +0000

Hats off!

By: Richard

Richard — Wed, 14 May 2008 02:15:32 +0000

“the real test bench is basically the rider’s arse and how he feels his bike.” – Nicolas

That’s true if you’re just interested in enjoying the ride. But if you want to tune the bike to match aftermarket pipes or to work better at the track, then a dyno is indispensible.

By: todd

todd — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:12:58 +0000

I’m with you Nicolas. I’ve dyno’d an old 90cc Yamaha I have at 7.1HP. I figure there’s another 3 or 4HP to gain somewhere but the bike already breaks all speed limits.

-todd