Speakin' of Round Engines...

[Grumpy AuContraire]

This might fly under the right conditions...

JT

[Ricardo]

Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
> This might fly under the right conditions...
>
> JT
>
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Something throbbing between the thighs!


Ricardo
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Ignorance and prejudice, and fear, walk hand in hand ..."

[Overlord]

> This might fly under the right conditions...<

Speaking as a former round engine operator and current sportbike rider.....

I'm thinking that thing is WAY dangerous. Imagine how oily the back tire
must get.

OL

[Dave Kearton]

Overlord wrote:
>> This might fly under the right conditions...<
>
> Speaking as a former round engine operator and current sportbike
> rider.....
> I'm thinking that thing is WAY dangerous. Imagine how oily the back
> tire must get.
>
> OL



Must also have curious gyroscopic effects.


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Dave Kearton

[Luke]

"Grumpy AuContraire" > wrote in message
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> This might fly under the right conditions...


That is wrong on so many levels...


Luke

[William R Thompson]

"Grumpy AuContraire" wrote:

> This might fly under the right conditions...

I'm thinking "photoshopped," as in "How is the front
yoke attached to the rest of the machine" and "Why
does the rear edge of the left shaft look so uneven
where it meets the engine?" not to mention "What
does that engine do for cooling?" and "Will the tank
run dry before engine heat causes the fuel to boil?"
and "Maybe it's my eyesight, but why don't I see
a wiring harness?"

--Bill Thompson

[TACAN]

Seems to be a true story - found this link that may be of interest

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/05/10/radial-engine-powered-motorcycle/

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[Mike Mackenzie]

"TACAN" > wrote (in part):

>Seems to be a true story - found this link that may be of interest
>
>http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/05/10/radial-engine-powered-motorcycle/

That's not the mo'bike in this thread. At least this engine is
orientated for cooling. Same can't be said for the rider, tho'.

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Mike Mackenzie (AVCOM Services)
Brisbane, AUSTRALIA
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[MaXiLeeCH]

"Grumpy AuContraire" > wrote in message
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> This might fly under the right conditions...
>
> JT

For everyones information, that bike is featured on the following website.
http://www.jrlcycles.com/

HTH

Jeff C.
Atherton QLD Australia

[Alan Erskine]

"TACAN" > wrote in message
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> Seems to be a true story - found this link that may be of interest
>
>
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/05/10/radial-engine-powered-motorcycl
e/

Holy snappin' arseholes, Batman!


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Alan Erskine

[Grumpy AuContraire]

Overlord wrote:
>
> > This might fly under the right conditions...<
>
> Speaking as a former round engine operator and current sportbike rider.....
>
> I'm thinking that thing is WAY dangerous. Imagine how oily the back tire
> must get.
>
> OL



Heh... Here's another example that looks like, well, er... A difficult ride!

JT

[Grumpy AuContraire]

Dave Kearton wrote:
>
> Overlord wrote:
> >> This might fly under the right conditions...<
> >
> > Speaking as a former round engine operator and current sportbike
> > rider.....
> > I'm thinking that thing is WAY dangerous. Imagine how oily the back
> > tire must get.
> >
> > OL
>
> Must also have curious gyroscopic effects.
>
> --
>
> Cheers
>
> Dave Kearton



Probably even worse with the one I just posted!

Yikes!!!

JT

[Grumpy AuContraire]

William R Thompson wrote:
>
> "Grumpy AuContraire" wrote:
>
> > This might fly under the right conditions...
>
> I'm thinking "photoshopped," as in "How is the front
> yoke attached to the rest of the machine" and "Why
> does the rear edge of the left shaft look so uneven
> where it meets the engine?" not to mention "What
> does that engine do for cooling?" and "Will the tank
> run dry before engine heat causes the fuel to boil?"
> and "Maybe it's my eyesight, but why don't I see
> a wiring harness?"
>
> --Bill Thompson



Afrain it ain't so...


http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/05/11/radial-engine-motorcycle-2/


Appears to be the bike in early construction phase. Notice no handle
bar or belt/chain cover yet..

JT

[Alan Erskine]

"Grumpy AuContraire" > wrote in message
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> Heh... Here's another example that looks like, well, er... A difficult
ride!

That's got to be rough on the ear drums.


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Alan Erskine

[TACAN]

Does anyone have a link to a video clip - with sound???

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There is always a lot to be thankful for, if you take the time to look. For
example, I'm sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don't hurt

[Dave Kearton]

Alan Erskine wrote:
> "Grumpy AuContraire" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>> Heh... Here's another example that looks like, well, er... A
>> difficult ride!
>
> That's got to be rough on the ear drums.



Haven't seen the pic yet, but I suspect it's of my wife.




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Cheers

Dave Kearton

[William R Thompson]

"Grumpy AuContraire" wrote:

> William R Thompson wrote:

>> "Grumpy AuContraire" wrote:

>> > This might fly under the right conditions...

>> I'm thinking "photoshopped,"

>> --Bill Thompson

> Afraid it ain't so...

> http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/05/11/radial-engine-motorcycle-2/

> Appears to be the bike in early construction phase. Notice no handle
> bar or belt/chain cover yet..

I see what you mean, although it just doesn't look like
something that should be allowed to exist. (I know, I know,
the original M4 Sherman designed called for a radial engine
as power plant, but at least they had the decency to keep
the engine out of sight!)

It may not be overpowered; the link to Rotec rates their
engine at 110 horsepower, and I think the Harley Hog has
around that much power. I suppose they could attach some
extra oil coolers to beat the heating problem, and put the
fuel tank somewhere away from the engine. But Rotec
rates their engine's fuel consumption at 22 liters/hour at
80% power, which doesn't suggest great mileage.

I'm guessing it's a show machine.

--Bill Thompson

[Alan Erskine]

"Dave Kearton" > wrote in message
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> Haven't seen the pic yet, but I suspect it's of my wife.

DAVE!


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Alan Erskine

[Dave Kearton]

"Alan Erskine" > wrote in message
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> "Dave Kearton" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>> Haven't seen the pic yet, but I suspect it's of my wife.
>
> DAVE!
>
>
> --
> Alan Erskine
>
>
>


Tell me about it, she knew what I was typing by the clicking of the
keyboard.....



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Cheers

Dave Kearton

[Tony Smith]

"Grumpy AuContraire" > wrote in message
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> Heh... Here's another example that looks like, well, er... A difficult
ride!
>


But a short one I suspect.

Both inlet and exhaust on side of the engine facing away from airflow.

No finning or cowling to pass air over the cooling fins (do the heads even
have any?)


Give it a mile or so at the most before it auto returns to kit form.



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[Grumpy AuContraire]

Rhat down below:


http://tinyurl.com/yg5297


JT