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Offline Orcade-Ian

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I'm not afraid of getting old
« on: May 05, 2021, 06:09:02 PM »
I was getting concerned about my age, but I'm OK with it now

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Obviously won't be using an engine from a Kwacker but an 1800 Wing unit should give a lower centre of gravity,
Ian

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Re: I'm not afraid of getting old
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2021, 06:23:21 PM »
I might get a 3 wheeler when I get older this one here would do nice low VEL etc. I've seen more detailed photos it's been converted very well!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tUy78T8Euo
Honda CB500 K1 (new pit dug out ready)
Honda CB400 four super sport (first money pit)
Link to my full restoration http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,23291.0.html

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Re: I'm not afraid of getting old
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2021, 06:41:01 PM »
If I was ever to go down the three wheeler route one of these would fit the bill! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeNLMN_RqSI
Now where did I put that 10mm socket?

Offline MrDavo

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Re: I'm not afraid of getting old
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2021, 06:55:39 PM »
One of my customers has a mobility scooter shop. A race engineer I used to work with had all kinds of plans as to what you could do with one if you were determined. I have been trying to persuade him that tuned and customised scooters are the way to go, he's not so sure.

If I have to have one one day, I'll have to decide whether to go for apehangers, tassles and flames, or full race replica. Maybe slicks and a carbon fibre basket!

He says there are laws about the allowable speed, meh, I want a Z1 engine like in Frank's advert. So I showed him this:

GUINNESS WORLD RECORD! Fastest MOBILITY SCOOTER! Speed RECORD! 107MPH!1/4 mile https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z43muPetNc
1969 Honda CL450 'Scrambler'
1974 Kawasaki Z1A
2005 Harley XL1200R Sportster
1985 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Sport
1978 VW Bay Window camper van

Offline philward

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Re: I'm not afraid of getting old
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2021, 08:10:40 PM »
Really enjoyed that lot!
Current Bikes:-
Honda CB750K2 (1975)
Honda CB500K2 (12/1972)
Honda CR750 Replica (1972)
Honda CB350K0 (1969)
Kawasaki ZZR1100D3 (1995)
Kawasaki ZZR250 (1990) Project (Going on eBay ASAP)

 

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