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Old November 18th 06, 07:29 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
Tony Smith
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"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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Old November 17th 06, 02:55 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
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"Grumpy AuContraire" wrote in message
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This might fly under the right conditions...



That is wrong on so many levels...


Luke


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Old November 17th 06, 04:03 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
William R Thompson
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"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


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Old November 17th 06, 05:32 PM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
Grumpy AuContraire
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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/20...-motorcycle-2/


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

JT
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Old November 18th 06, 01:49 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
William R Thompson
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"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/20...-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


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Old November 17th 06, 04:23 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
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Seems to be a true story - found this link that may be of interest

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...ed-motorcycle/

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Old November 17th 06, 06:42 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
Mike Mackenzie
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"TACAN" wrote (in part):

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

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...ed-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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Old November 17th 06, 09:00 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
Alan Erskine
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"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/20...ered-motorcycl
e/

Holy snappin' arseholes, Batman!


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Alan Erskine



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Old November 17th 06, 07:18 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
MaXiLeeCH
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"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


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Old November 19th 06, 02:50 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
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Default Still More Round Engine Madness!

Rhat down below:


http://tinyurl.com/yg5297


JT
 




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