Post by: Matt_Harrington on March 17, 2023, 10:16:33 AM
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Post by: Matt_Harrington on March 17, 2023, 10:17:26 AM
Post by: Johnny4428 on March 17, 2023, 10:20:57 AM
Post by: Nurse Julie on March 17, 2023, 10:44:26 AM
Post by: Johnny4428 on March 17, 2023, 11:04:55 AM
Can't see anywhere suitable to hang my handbag 😁😁😁😁😂😂
Post by: Sesman on March 17, 2023, 11:18:21 AM
Post by: Laverdaroo on March 17, 2023, 11:36:21 AM
Johnny, I wouldn’t fancy kicking that over, would you?
Proper ankle snapper
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Post by: Sesman on March 17, 2023, 11:38:49 AM
Post by: Johnny4428 on March 17, 2023, 11:45:31 AM
If it was built by a Sherman, it probably is!I think I would be happy watching somebody else try Roo!
Johnny, I wouldn’t fancy kicking that over, would you?
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What about fuel? Would you get it out of the end of the drive before it ran dry? 🤨
Post by: Bryanj on March 17, 2023, 11:58:57 AM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on March 17, 2023, 12:15:09 PM
https://www.rotecaerosport.com/motorcycles?lightbox=dataItem-kyl78eg2
My late father would have remarked that they are a triumph of engineering over common sense.
Post by: Laverdaroo on March 17, 2023, 01:58:25 PM
Bragging rights build really.
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Post by: Matt_Harrington on March 17, 2023, 02:05:25 PM
Don’t really see the point if I’m honest. Great engineering but unridable dust catchers really!
Bragging rights build really.
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My thoughts entirely!
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on March 17, 2023, 02:36:11 PM
Seems there are quite a few anyone recognize the lady in leathers.
https://www.rotecaerosport.com/motorcycles?lightbox=dataItem-kyl78eg2
It's the wife. She is such an exhibitionist.
Post by: K2-K6 on March 17, 2023, 03:17:46 PM
Didn't know you were married to Carine Roitfeld :)
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on March 17, 2023, 03:29:02 PM
;D ;D ;D
Didn't know you were married to Carine Roitfeld :)
Never told me she changed her name. You never know what they get up to.
Post by: Laverdaroo on March 17, 2023, 04:54:03 PM
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Post by: Sesman on March 17, 2023, 09:55:56 PM
Post by: andy120t on March 20, 2023, 02:44:49 PM
Post by: Athame57 on March 20, 2023, 11:53:18 PM
I have nothing to say! except you wouldn't get me on it!!Maybe this one is laid back enough to risk? Its called the Red Baron, it has aWW1 aircraft engine of the kind sometimes fitted to the Sopwith Camel. Read all about it! https://www.cnet.com/culture/motorcycle-with-airplane-engine-makes-a-roaring-racket/
Post by: Matt_Harrington on March 21, 2023, 09:46:17 AM
Yes, I understand people want to engineer these things but.... Plus the turning circle and no lower cylinder protection....Each an to their own!
Post by: Athame57 on March 21, 2023, 09:56:42 AM
Post by: taysidedragon on March 21, 2023, 10:05:56 AM
(https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/65b8eda62b8d9e606c18f7ac47f25dd4fc5bf58d/hub/2013/05/16/e119b3d8-fdc0-11e2-8c7c-d4ae52e62bcc/redbaron.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=675&width=1200)I have nothing to say! except you wouldn't get me on it!!Maybe this one is laid back enough to risk? Its called the Red Baron, it has aWW1 aircraft engine of the kind sometimes fitted to the Sopwith Camel. Read all about it! https://www.cnet.com/culture/motorcycle-with-airplane-engine-makes-a-roaring-racket/
That's a modern Rotec radial engine, not an original WW1 Rotary engine. They were Clerget or Bentley engines originally. Rotary engines rotate around the crank when running which creates a lot of torque reaction. That made aircraft fitted with them very tricky to fly, they would turn very quickly one way (helped by the torque) but were a bastard to turn the other way. There's no way I would try and ride a bike with that lot spinning in front of my crown jewels!
A challenge for Mr Millyard I think? 😂
Post by: Athame57 on March 21, 2023, 10:09:28 PM
I stand corrected on the finer details, I must do my homework better! ;D
That's a modern Rotec radial engine, not an original WW1 Rotary engine. They were Clerget or Bentley engines originally. Rotary engines rotate around the crank when running which creates a lot of torque reaction. That made aircraft fitted with them very tricky to fly, they would turn very quickly one way (helped by the torque) but were a bastard to turn the other way. There's no way I would try and ride a bike with that lot spinning in front of my crown jewels!
A challenge for Mr Millyard I think? 😂
Post by: andy120t on March 22, 2023, 06:51:34 AM
Post by: andy120t on March 22, 2023, 06:58:46 AM
NB - the Red Barons original engine is in Duxford Air Museum, alongside a full- sized replica of his red triplane , which is tiny.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on March 22, 2023, 09:15:32 AM
(https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/65b8eda62b8d9e606c18f7ac47f25dd4fc5bf58d/hub/2013/05/16/e119b3d8-fdc0-11e2-8c7c-d4ae52e62bcc/redbaron.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=675&width=1200)I have nothing to say! except you wouldn't get me on it!!Maybe this one is laid back enough to risk? Its called the Red Baron, it has aWW1 aircraft engine of the kind sometimes fitted to the Sopwith Camel. Read all about it! https://www.cnet.com/culture/motorcycle-with-airplane-engine-makes-a-roaring-racket/
That's a modern Rotec radial engine, not an original WW1 Rotary engine. They were Clerget or Bentley engines originally. Rotary engines rotate around the crank when running which creates a lot of torque reaction. That made aircraft fitted with them very tricky to fly, they would turn very quickly one way (helped by the torque) but were a bastard to turn the other way. There's no way I would try and ride a bike with that lot spinning in front of my crown jewels!
A challenge for Mr Millyard I think? 😂
The chap astride the bike looks a tad apprehensive ;D ;D ;D.
Post by: Johnny4428 on March 22, 2023, 09:42:17 AM
Post by: Laverdaroo on March 22, 2023, 10:27:56 AM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on March 22, 2023, 11:16:47 AM
Single front disc..........................eeek! ;D
Perhaps engine braking is all he needs?😁
Post by: Laverdaroo on March 22, 2023, 11:35:56 AM