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Re: interesting bikes found randomly..
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:38 pm
by Skub
G.P wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 6:37 pm
^^^^ I quite like it too. Tank is just about big enough to get you to thwe pub and back.
About the same time your arse will need a break anyway.
Re: interesting bikes found randomly..
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 8:08 pm
by Mr Moofo
Would be a hoot to ride. Hate the side number boards. And XB wheels always looked like they came from a cheap moped.
Re: interesting bikes found randomly..
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 6:22 pm
by KungFooBob
Complete exhaust system D200 for Ducati Panigale V4.
I like the CF heatshield/bumper with the termi sticker on it
Re: interesting bikes found randomly..
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 6:27 pm
by Yorick
KungFooBob wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 6:22 pm
Complete exhaust system D200 for Ducati Panigale V4.
I like the CF heatshield/bumper with the termi sticker on it
That's ridiculous. The standard pipes are under the bike.
Why create extra "stuff" ?
Re: interesting bikes found randomly..
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 6:31 pm
by KungFooBob
Yeah they look a bit odd.
Apparently they're lighter than the under bike pipes and make a lot more power, I guess they can tune the length better.
Re: interesting bikes found randomly..
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 8:26 am
by Horse
Not so much a bike as an accessory.
Apparently available in the 1980s, known as a 'babe cage'. I decided to not Google it.
Re: interesting bikes found randomly..
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 8:28 am
by Horse
BMW DC Roadster concept
Re: interesting bikes found randomly..
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 10:19 am
by Horse
inewham wrote: Fri Feb 26, 2021 8:57 am
Horse wrote: Fri Feb 26, 2021 8:26 am
Not so much a bike as an accessory.
Apparently available in the 1980s, known as a 'babe cage'. I decided to not Google it.
I can imagine those bars bending and trapping the riders limbs in an accident
BMW have filed (Aug 2018, but requested a delay on publication) IP for this:
Re: interesting bikes found randomly..
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 10:48 am
by Le_Fromage_Grande
I've no idea what it is, but it is interesting, found the picture for another thread
Re: interesting bikes found randomly..
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 1:43 pm
by Horse
inewham wrote: Fri Feb 26, 2021 1:28 pm
Horse wrote: Fri Feb 26, 2021 10:19 am
BMW have filed (Aug 2018, but requested a delay on publication) IP for this:
At least it doesn't have the bars around the legs
My guess is leccy scooter
That's the expectation here:
https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorc ... fety-bike/
The frame obstructs usual motor locations, illustration appears to show a motor in the hub.
Re: interesting bikes found randomly..
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 10:14 am
by KungFooBob
Re: interesting bikes found randomly..
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 4:48 pm
by Skub
Pretty engine.
1929 Benelli 175cc 4T D.O.H.C. racer
the one Tonino Benelli dominate the 175cc class for years in Italy
Re: interesting bikes found randomly..
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 4:59 pm
by Mr. Dazzle
"Not finished" probably isn't too wide of the mark.
Re: interesting bikes found randomly..
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 5:11 pm
by Mr. Dazzle
Yorick wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 6:27 pm
KungFooBob wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 6:22 pm
Complete exhaust system D200 for Ducati Panigale V4.
I like the CF heatshield/bumper with the termi sticker on it
That's ridiculous. The standard pipes are under the bike.
Why create extra "stuff" ?
I can't find very many good pictures, but I
think they ditch the catalytic convertor. In the standard bike the pipes have to go from the heads which are naturally at the top of the engine, down into the cat (which is quite big) and then up a little bit into the silencer.
These Termis appear to take a more direct route from the heads to the arse end of the bike, so they'd actually be shorter and lighter.
But like I said I can't see many good pics.
Re: interesting bikes found randomly..
Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:36 am
by Tricky
A couple here from my visit to Dynotech, my (now not exactly local) friendly engine builders and tuners
A CBR600 engined Junior class drag bike- it got wheeled off the dyno for my 390 to go on.
It's not got the standard CBR loom or anything really rather than the actual engine block, their work has been installing and setting up an "Octtane" specialist ECU, which by the sound of it has been challenging mainly as its really designed for cars- was a fascinating (for me) discussion.
And this, also at Dynotech- not because it's particularly rare or that interesting to look at (the rear looked absolutely hideous and I thought the lagged header pipes and his number plate slogan were all just a bit sad ), but what was interesting was the sound as the owner gave it full beans down the road when he left- 4 IL4s are a bit meh in sound usually for me but this was not your regular IL4 race can sound, absolutely gorgeous, like a higher-pitched 1980s full-on Escort Mexico or Lotus cortina
Re: interesting bikes found randomly..
Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 1:29 pm
by rodbargee
Re: interesting bikes found randomly..
Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 1:36 pm
by rodbargee
from the esteemed, Channel Island Classic Restorations, Custom Builds And Retro Rides.
Re: interesting bikes found randomly..
Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 2:05 pm
by Lutin
Donkey picture on the tank is rather apt.
Re: interesting bikes found randomly..
Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 3:27 pm
by The Spin Doctor
Nobby wrote: Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:18 pm
Cosworth Twin.
Saw that racing in Battle of the Twins events... a real beast. Engine as stressed member was way ahead of its time too.
Re: interesting bikes found randomly..
Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 4:12 pm
by Le_Fromage_Grande
Tricky wrote: Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:36 am
A couple here from my visit to Dynotech, my (now not exactly local) friendly engine builders and tuners
A CBR600 engined Junior class drag bike- it got wheeled off the dyno for my 390 to go on.
It's not got the standard CBR loom or anything really rather than the actual engine block, their work has been installing and setting up an "Octtane" specialist ECU, which by the sound of it has been challenging mainly as its really designed for cars- was a fascinating (for me) discussion.
And this, also at Dynotech- not because it's particularly rare or that interesting to look at (the rear looked absolutely hideous and I thought the lagged header pipes and his number plate slogan were all just a bit sad ), but what was interesting was the sound as the owner gave it full beans down the road when he left- 4 IL4s are a bit meh in sound usually for me but this was not your regular IL4 race can sound, absolutely gorgeous, like a higher-pitched 1980s full-on Escort Mexico or Lotus cortina
The Katana is a 400, should sound like a GSXR400
