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!
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)
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/
Posted by: John Carmichael | May 11, 2007 at 12:13
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?
Posted by: djvc | May 11, 2007 at 11:56
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
Posted by: John Carmichael | May 10, 2007 at 22:16
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)
Posted by: Steeljaw Scribe | May 10, 2007 at 15:17