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May 10, 2007

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John Carmichael

Looks like this is the place to go for more for more info on this bike...

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

But wait there's more... There in another one, created by Jessey James link here:
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/05/10/radial-engine-powered-motorcycle/

djvc

is there a link to the original site of this photo? i would love to see more pics! that is quite a feat of engineering!

and anyone have a clue as to the origin of the motor?

John Carmichael

The Gyroscopic effect of that has got to make turning damn near impossible!

And notice the Spad Engine with a Hornet Fuel Tank! I'm thinking one pass the length of the runway, and Lex ain't the only one screaming for the Tanker Posit!

-JC

Steeljaw Scribe

Horsepower sells, but torque wins races and I'll wager this one has gobs of the latter ;) Nice pic btw
- SJS (notorious prop fan and evolutionary throwback)

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