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Zaipai · « **Reply #3500 on:** November 17, 2009, 04:45:29 pm »

Quote from: greenjeans on November 17, 2009, 01:40:53 pm

Quote from: Ecosse on November 09, 2009, 01:06:29 pm
Quote from: Staggerlee on November 09, 2009, 12:40:49 pm
Saw this at SEMA last week; unfinished, but I found it to be pretty inspirational:

they have good taste! who is the builder?

Yep that's my buddy Bryan Fuller out of Atlanta. Got hooked on those when he saw my 550 a while back.

He's deeming it the world's most expensive CB You can't tell from the photo, but it is a mono shock and if you look closely
the forks are engraved and the finned exhaust collars are scratch-built from stainless steel. Truly ridiculous in the best way.
Frame is all hand built as is the tank and tail section. The black dot you see on the tank will be for a sight glass off a WWII airplane.
CNC for the hubs. Exhaust isn't final yet.

grips will be leather wrapped - by an authentic swordmaker in Japan.

He's a child of the junkyard and swapmeet. He's got all kinds of headlight and tail lamps etc collected over the years.

It will be something to behold when finished.

Wow, he needs to come to my place and do my 550.. ;-) Any chance you can get a better pic of this ride?

MJL · « **Reply #3501 on:** November 18, 2009, 01:03:51 pm »

Quote from: ffjmoore on November 16, 2009, 08:28:58 am

Cafe Scooter Trike.

Ruckus trike?

Holy parcheesi!

Two Hayabusa engines mated into a v-8.

http://www.h1v8.com/page/page/1562068.htm

scartail · « **Reply #3502 on:** November 18, 2009, 01:42:08 pm »

Those are awesome numbers!!

nobody · « **Reply #3503 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:19:09 pm »

That's pretty amazing. Says "a 2.8liter 32 valve V8 which weighs less than most 4 cylinder engines and is about the same size." The power to weight ratio on whatever you put that in would just be ridiculous.

Ecosse · « **Reply #3504 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:39:36 pm »

Ecosse · « **Reply #3505 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:52:20 pm »

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #3506 on:** November 18, 2009, 03:10:23 pm »

I would put different bars on it but thats one Harly i would own....

Mick

j-conn · « **Reply #3507 on:** November 19, 2009, 05:57:17 am »

that hd is awesome!!!

chips1953 · « **Reply #3508 on:** November 19, 2009, 06:04:33 am »

That Harley looks like it's used Meccano for inspiration, but I like the idea.
I saw this in the latest MCN this week and checked it out on the net. It's listed under Modern Classics on the forum.
It's the 2001 Aprilia Blue Marlin, looks like an idea for modern running gear with CB motor, really like the swing arm, tank and cans.

wannabridin · « **Reply #3509 on:** November 19, 2009, 01:11:15 pm »

sexy....

vanillagorilla · « **Reply #3510 on:** November 19, 2009, 05:03:17 pm »

Quote from: mgab on November 18, 2009, 02:19:09 pm

That's pretty amazing. Says "a 2.8liter 32 valve V8 which weighs less than most 4 cylinder engines and is about the same size." The power to weight ratio on whatever you put that in would just be ridiculous.

Yeah, then you start bolting on turbos... Busa's with a turbo on em can reach 400 hp I think... So THIS could make like... 800 hp!(in theory of course...)
And yes I am that big of a dork I did the math.

jwitt · « **Reply #3511 on:** November 20, 2009, 04:06:31 am »

I'm new here, been lurking for a while. I've really enjoyed this thread, thought I'd throw on a few that I took at the Barber Vintage Fest last month.

Jim

Ricky_Racer · « **Reply #3512 on:** November 20, 2009, 07:32:19 am »

Wow, that Ariel Square Four in the Featherbed is waaaaay beyond cool!

RR

Ecosse · « **Reply #3513 on:** November 20, 2009, 01:00:50 pm »

here's one for havoc. motor based on our sohc 550 and a gearbox from bmw.

(too bad the hairband "music" though)

the cook custom rambler

http://www.cookcustomchoppers.com/

i'd like to see someone do this drivetrain in a more practical chassis.

btW: those are some awesome pix jwitt!! the ariel in the featherbed is nuts and the yamaha beautiful.

jwitt · « **Reply #3514 on:** November 20, 2009, 03:56:05 pm »

Yea, the square 4 is a beauty. They don't get much cleaner.

This thing was on CL here localy, I should have went and looked at at least but I did save the pics.

Not sure what it might inspire some one to do. The guy said the engine was built, looks like webers. Also looks scary.

Zaipai · « **Reply #3515 on:** November 20, 2009, 06:00:27 pm »

Quote from: Ecosse on November 20, 2009, 01:00:50 pm

here's one for havoc. motor based on our sohc 550 and a gearbox from bmw.

i'd like to see someone do this drivetrain in a more practical chassis.[/center]

btW: those are some awesome pix jwitt!! the ariel in the featherbed is nuts and the yamaha beautiful.

Well it looks sharp, however in the video it looks awkward to ride, and did not sound very good, but then with the music playing its hard to tell.

MJL · « **Reply #3516 on:** November 20, 2009, 11:06:47 pm »

Quote from: jwitt on November 20, 2009, 03:56:05 pm

Yea, the square 4 is a beauty. They don't get much cleaner.

This thing was on CL here localy, I should have went and looked at at least but I did save the pics.

Not sure what it might inspire some one to do. The guy said the engine was built, looks like webers. Also looks scary.

[IMG]http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss253/thosewitts/rearengine4.jpg[img]
[IMG]http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss253/thosewitts/rearengine3.jpg[img]

Now this is interesting, as I saw something that inspired me to think about a 750 powered scooter.In my version you would be on top of the motor, like a scooter. My big concern is the length it would be.

Ecosse · « **Reply #3517 on:** November 20, 2009, 11:36:39 pm »

Quote from: Zaipai on November 20, 2009, 06:00:27 pm

Quote from: Ecosse on November 20, 2009, 01:00:50 pm
here's one for havoc. motor based on our sohc 550 and a gearbox from bmw.

i'd like to see someone do this drivetrain in a more practical chassis.[/center]

btW: those are some awesome pix jwitt!! the ariel in the featherbed is nuts and the yamaha beautiful.

Well it looks sharp, however in the video it looks awkward to ride, and did not sound very good, but then with the music playing its hard to tell.

i agree on both counts. the music is a distraction (i commented on his 'channel') and wonder if people have delusions of mtv when they do these things. also, that style over substance is why i'd like to see this motor/trans in something slightly more realistic. cool to look at and nice craftsmanship though.

Ogri · « **Reply #3518 on:** November 21, 2009, 07:04:55 am »

Ever noticed how in the main chase sequence in 'Bullitt' that there's no music? Steve thought that the sound of the engines was music enough.

Industrial Rat400f Killer · « **Reply #3519 on:** November 21, 2009, 07:24:38 am »

Quote from: Ogri on November 21, 2009, 07:04:55 am

Ever noticed how in the main chase sequence in 'Bullitt' that there's no music? Steve thought that the sound of the engines was music enough.

one of the best car chase scenes ever. Have you ever noticed they pass the same green VW 3-4 times during that scene?

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #3520 on:** November 21, 2009, 01:48:36 pm »

man, those cars handled like crap with their original suspension under them.

Ogri · « **Reply #3521 on:** November 21, 2009, 03:14:41 pm »

Hehe, yeah, that old VW, almost as famous as the Mustang.

Now, where were we? Oh yeah:

Spikeybike · « **Reply #3522 on:** November 21, 2009, 03:17:57 pm »

NICE yours?

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #3523 on:** November 21, 2009, 03:24:08 pm »

I like those tires.

Ricky_Racer · « **Reply #3524 on:** November 22, 2009, 07:41:37 am »

Quote from: Industrial Cafe on November 21, 2009, 03:24:08 pm

I like those tires.

http://store.coker.com/motorcycle-bicycle-scooter-tires/19-motorcycle-tires/

RR

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