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GRV-2 Jet Bike Project

       These pages chronicle the construction of a home-built gas turbine powered motorcycle. The GRV-2 “Turbochopper” is an experimental turbojet powered jet bike that I am building as a learning tool. I am posting this information for other enthusiasts to possibly benefit from. If you have any questions or comments about this project feel free to contact me.

Thanks, Don Giandomenico

       WARNING ! This project is posted for entertainment value only! Do not attempt to re-create this project unless you are aware of the possible danger associated with this type of  project. RCDON is not responsible for damages or injury resulting from the information posted in these pages!

8/30/09 Building the front end - Part I

9/9/09 Building the front end - Part II

9/14/09 Building the bike stand

9/18/09 Building the rear assembly

9/23/09 Building the front assembly - Part I

9/27/09 Building the front assembly - Part II

10/1/09 Building the fenders & gauge panel

10/4/09 Plumbing the fuel tank

10/8/09 Installing the headlight & brake line

10/14/09 Building the control panel

10/18/09 Painting the bike

10/22/09 The GRV-2 trial runs

11/8/09 Building the afterburner

11/15/09 Building the burner duct flange

11/22/09 Finishing the burner duct

11/29/09 Plumbing the fuel injectors

12/6/09 Adding the spark plug fitting

12/16/09 Building the fuel manifold

1/3/10 Building the ACM

1/17/10 Testing the ACM

7/4/10 The GRV-2 afterburner speed trials

New!!!! Download the GRV-2 Desktop Wallpaper Photo for your PC Desktop!!! Just open the link and right click on the photo once it downloads. Select “set as background” and you’re set!!!!

Here are a few links to some home-built jet engine projects:

Ian Bennett’s Hobby Gas Turbine Site

“Turbojer” Jerry Green’s Home Page

Formula Turbokart - Turbokart.Com

Mark Nye’s Turbine Projects - Gas-Turbines.Com

Larry’s Homemade Gas Turbine Jet Engines

Nick Haddock’s DIY Jet-Gallery

Mattie Bien’s Gas Turbine Page

Sal Aiello’s DIY Jet Projects

Russ Moore’s Jet Bike Project - BadBros.Net

Gary Richards’ Jet Journal

Guus & JW’s Jet Engine Website

Yahoo DIY Gas Turbines Group

 

       Thanks again for all of the positive comments about my projects. I appreciate your e-mails as they encourage me on my website efforts.

Thanks, Don Giandomenico

 

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