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Druid wrote: Sat Apr 02, 2022 8:05 pm

KungFooBob wrote: Sat Apr 02, 2022 3:17 pm Imagine swapping it for a CR/KX500 lump

There's enough room in there for a Z1300 engine

Yeah, but look at the steering arrangement, you'd never get it round a corner!

Just like a Z13 then?

inewham wrote: Sun Apr 03, 2022 10:22 am Could be scary if you turn too far at 'speed'

Going at speed with the front wheel turned near 90° would be interesting enough


A mate had one because he could drive it on a bike licence. It had a 'dynastart', combined electric starter and dynamo. But, as someone said earlier, typically lift the bonnet and kick start!

With the Citroen logo, I assume that's a 2CV engine?

KungFooBob wrote: Sun Apr 03, 2022 3:15 pm With the Citroen logo, I assume that's a 2CV engine?

I'd guess so, yes...

In a bonkers way, I like that for being very different thinking

Now, instead of a space under the seat, is someone going to comment on space around the engine?

Horse wrote: Sun Apr 03, 2022 5:31 pm In a bonkers way, I like that for being very different thinking

Agree. It's a chopper but without the usual US styling and I quite like it....

v8-powered wrote: Sun Apr 03, 2022 3:14 pm image_d49dc97d-3fe5-446d-8ffa-25eafda9af2920220403_151339.jpg

checking the valve-clearances is going to be fun.... it's now an engine-out job.

Rockburner wrote: Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:19 am

v8-powered wrote: Sun Apr 03, 2022 3:14 pm image_d49dc97d-3fe5-446d-8ffa-25eafda9af2920220403_151339.jpg

checking the valve-clearances is going to be fun.... it's now an engine-out job.

I don't expect it will be ridden far enough to warrant a check.

Very cool visually,though.

Actually looks quite cohesive for once.

Edit...more info.

https://99-garage.blogspot.com/2015/07/ ... racer.html

Skub wrote: Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:31 am

Actually looks quite cohesive for once.

Edit...more info.

https://99-garage.blogspot.com/2015/07/ ... racer.html

That's really close to being lovely. The fugly frame is a bit of a downer but I think I could live with it. I wonder how uncomfortable the seat is?

JackyJoll wrote: Mon Apr 04, 2022 2:54 pm

Woah.

You don't seem to have caught its best side

Maybe it's a 'stealth' sidecar - hence why it needs 4 indicators and 3 reflectors

Oh and Flexihose for the exhaust - genius now can all those beardy hipster builders with a million welds per pipe kindly do one

slowsider wrote: Mon Apr 04, 2022 3:50 pm You don't seem to have caught its best side

Underside?

Nice that the bike screen matches...that's a hideous lash-up too.

Lovin' the gaffer tape precision bodywork on the front too.