Topic: I've been asked

[Sam Green Racing]

To put this bike through it's paces on a drag strip, am I out of my mind?
I'm going to look at it next weekend.

bat pod

Sam.

[ofreen]

I assumed that was mostly CGI when I saw the movie, since the thing reminded me of the Chrysler Tomahawk.  I am surprised it is a ridable machine.

[Sam Green Racing]

I assumed that was mostly CGI when I saw the movie, since the thing reminded me of the Chrysler Tomahawk.  I am surprised it is a ridable machine.

Greg, I had the same thoughts when I was told about the machine a few hours ago.
I had never seen the film and didn't have a clew what the guy was talking about.
After seeing the video, it looks like it might be a bit of a hand full.
The bike is a replica of the one in the film and the company that commissioned it to be built had a replica Bat Car built a few years ago to do promotional work.
Even before the car was finished, they had a mega offer from a rich Arab oil Sheik to buy it and it was sold on.
I'll know more next week when I have seen the bike.

Sam.

 

[Tintop]

Just add a third wheel Sam and you'll have a kneeler sidcear.

[ofreen]

[I'll know more next week when I have seen the bike.

Thanks, Sam, it'll be interesting to hear what you think about it.

[jweeks]

     Heavy, small motor and slow. Controlling the bike will take a little practice. The wheels better be balanced well. Lots of wind resistance. I'm thinking about 19 seconds and under 60 mph Not much steering required. Just good brakes to slow it down. Not impressed with the suspension, so the smoother the track the better. My one question (that every sane person would ask) is WHY?

[754]

You mean you get to ride it for free? Go for it.

 My brother has a stunt bike used in Tron.. We took it to the short track.. It is used near the start of the movie, it crosses in front of a semi, then does a 25ft drop to another road...did it at least a dozen times..tough old sohc Honda single

[gschuld]

This one?

http://gadgetsin.com/batman-batpod-custom-motorcycle-on-the-road.htm

The Batpod motorcycle features an all-metal bodywork and the drivetrain from an Aprilia Mana 850, and comes with two custom tires measuring 18 x 13 inches.


I can't see why you would be apprehensive at all!!!

Looks like fun though.

George

[FuZZie]

Just imagine the motors from the triple packed under that.... We could launch Sam!

[Sam Green Racing]

Just add a third wheel Sam and you'll have a kneeler sidcear.

That has already been talked about Brian, can't comment any further at this moment.

Sam.

[Sam Green Racing]

     Heavy, small motor and slow. Controlling the bike will take a little practice. The wheels better be balanced well. Lots of wind resistance. I'm thinking about 19 seconds and under 60 mph Not much steering required. Just good brakes to slow it down. Not impressed with the suspension, so the smoother the track the better. My one question (that every sane person would ask) is WHY?

Jon, not 100% sure on what motor it has in it but at a guess it could be one that we know a lot about.

Think 400.

[Sam Green Racing]

This one?

http://gadgetsin.com/batman-batpod-custom-motorcycle-on-the-road.htm

The Batpod motorcycle features an all-metal bodywork and the drivetrain from an Aprilia Mana 850, and comes with two custom tires measuring 18 x 13 inches.


I can't see why you would be apprehensive at all!!!

Looks like fun though.

George

Not that one George, this one's in the UK.

Why shouldn't I be apprehensive, I'm nearly 70, you trying to kill me off.

[Sam Green Racing]

Just imagine the motors from the triple packed under that.... We could launch Sam!

Into SPACE Doug ? 

[Bill/BentON Racing]

Well,at least 2014 should be big fun.Look for Team Sam Green/BentON Racing to appear at a track near you! Bill

[jweeks]

     Why take a 400A with very big tires down a dragstrip? Sam, you're uniquely qualified in knowing how to launch a Hondamatic down the dragstrip. With a tired motor it may do a few ticks over 60 mph I'm sticking with high 19's. With a fresh motor it could go a second quicker and 10 more mph. They probably didn't gear it anywhere near right. Lugging all that weight with the wrong gearing will really heat up the oil. Don't plan on back to back runs. Your external oil cooler isn't just for looks. Give it plenty of cool down time between passes. Pictures or it didn't happen.....

[FuZZie]

Pictures or it didn't happen.....

O yea... you know you need to get some pic's for us Sam!

[mrbreeze]

Now that would be a head turner passing by you on the road!!! I hope you ditch the cape idea though Sam!! A gal I know out here in Cali just healed up from getting her pants caught up in an open primary belt on an old Harley panhead. Opened the back of her lower leg up as well. I'm not a fan of loose clothing/jewelry around machinery.Might be cool for a few runs down the strip though. Be safe....have fun and....VIDEO!!!!

[Bill/BentON Racing]

Worked on way too many wreck jobs caused by loose clothing or jackets taken off and z jacket follows the sleeves! And z wheel no longer turn.....recipe for disaster! Bill
Jerry got a card reader reads 6-8 different ones!I guess you want too see it!!

[Jim F]

go for it Sam......................Just don't try to turn the dang thing.......................
point it straight and shoot

[madmtnmotors]

Ride it like you stole it Sam!

[Tintop]

Just add a third wheel Sam and you'll have a kneeler sidcear.

That has already been talked about Brian, can't comment any further at this moment.

Sam.

Looking forward to the moment when you can Sam.  Would be interesting.

[Sam Green Racing]

No testing this week but it is built and you can find a couple of shots just before it was completed on my mates website.

http://www.themecars4u.co.uk/

Sam.

[jweeks]

Updates Sam?