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Rubberdown
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 - 05:07 pm: | 
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Hmmm, there's some thread pruning going on here it seems.  |
Bobup
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 - 05:11 pm: |
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I wouldn't call it "pruning"
the branch has been gently re-routed
look above at the sub-thread called "poo" |
Rocketman
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 - 10:47 pm: |
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Rocket |
Dbird29
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 - 11:33 pm: |
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How about a pipe cleaner based model next Rocket? |
Zac4mac
| | Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 12:35 am: |
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This pipe looks cleaner than the helmholz bladder, but I bet that it has an ugly power curve compared to the bladder.
Hhhmmm decisions, form or function.
I'll hold.
Z |
Rocketman
| | Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 06:25 am: |
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Don't worry. I wasn't thinking about putting into production. I bet it would sell though!
Rocket |
Metalstorm
| | Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 08:49 am: |
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I appreciate your passion Rocket. It is the stuff we Buellers are made of but your design has me a little puzzled as to how it could work better than what Buell has given us. How does that radiator get air flow through it?
Where does the airbox get its air supply now that the scoop placement has been blocked by the radiator?
I'm not attacking your creation. I hope you don't take it as such. I'm not an engineer or even mechanically inclined, I'm simply curious.
It is a rather interesting design.  |
Bearly
| | Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 08:50 am: |
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Now that's truly ugly |
Court
| | Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 09:20 am: |
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>>>>I bet it would sell though!
Make a bet like my pal did . . . bet your farm, bet your job, bet all the money you can borrow and bet your entire future.
Do you have that confidence in your own abilities?
If not . . . back in the armchair. |
Rocketman
| | Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 09:46 am: |
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Yeah mate, I started a business with £60 in my pocket 18 years ago, with a commitment to pay £70 a month rent, and overheads on top.
That I've bought the premises, am still in business, bought and paid for all the tools and equipment over the years, and there are several Saabs parked outside for sale, I think my hard work and gamble paid off.
Sure there have been tough times, but I picked myself up and I'm still in business earning a living, but you know what's best of all? I don't owe anyone a penny. Except for you that is. And one day I would love to return the debt in kind. But you're not man enough to accept. So go on. Poke as much as you like. I always get back up.
Happy New Year Court
Rocket |
Lost_in_ohio
| | Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 12:15 pm: |
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Rocket.....your version looks better than the pod version.
Again to each his own. |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 12:19 pm: |
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Of course it couldn't possibly function, but as you say, to each his own. Take the radiators off and graft on a 125 cylinder ont he front and it'll be great. Heck, graft on two 125 cylinders and it won't melt down quite as fast! Now, please move this and all related posts to poo so we can get back to the topic? |
Rocketman
| | Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 12:31 pm: |
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Is it my fault my photoshop won't work perfectly? I am suffering the same design constraints Buell did, except for different reasons. That though is a consequence of the design constraints presented when trying to place a liquid cooled larger motor in what is essentially a platform designed for a smaller capacity air cooled motor. That's just my dumb opinion of course.
Of course, it would be wonderful to hear how Buell overcame such with their engineering know how. In doing so they might enamour many to the bike. But instead I will be hauled in front of the Judge for provoking argument and hatred and derision and blasphemy and racism and the troubles in Iraq and the damn BadWeB server that keeps going down. Oh well. It's a dirty job............
Rocket |
Rocketman
| | Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 12:35 pm: |
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Hey anonymous, I just thought. You gotta admit it looks good naked.
Now you're screwed if you ever bring a naked one out, as such will support my Buell vision of the future.
Gotcha
Rocket |
Slaughter
| | Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 12:41 pm: |
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Who is this Rocket dude and why is he inviting us all to witness his masturbation? |
Interex2050
| | Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 12:46 pm: |
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oh goodness...
Steve,
Would you be up for a ride possibly this weekend? |
Slaughter
| | Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 12:48 pm: |
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I'm in Phoenix until the 2nd.
DANG - hate to miss a chance to ride.
Buddy bought a Road King and he takes delivery on the 11th in San Diego. We're going to head down there for his first break-in miles.
Stay in touch!
Expect me to whine and cry about your new bike! |
Interex2050
| | Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 12:56 pm: |
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Alrighty, I do not start class again until the 7th... So my schedule is fairly flexible until then.
I am sure I can coax you into making an early purchase...
Bwahahahahaha! |
Xnoahx
| | Posted on Sunday, December 30, 2007 - 01:39 pm: |
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I know Rocket has a bad rep but why is everyone giving him a hard time for posting up a crude mockup of on what a streetfighter 1125R could look like in the streetfighter thread? Personally I like the look of street fighters more but the more I think about it, the more I would rather have the wind protection that the fairing gives. |
Rocketman
| | Posted on Sunday, December 30, 2007 - 04:42 pm: |
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I think some rationality has ben restored to the 1125 threads.
I'm keeping my head down.
Rocket |
Cityxslicker
| | Posted on Saturday, January 05, 2008 - 02:41 pm: |
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On the S model, ifn ya need pods, my vote is for something like this.
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Cityxslicker
| | Posted on Saturday, January 05, 2008 - 03:05 pm: |
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The naked water cooler is kinda already out there.
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Cityxslicker
| | Posted on Saturday, January 05, 2008 - 03:54 pm: |
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and to look at the rotax guys...Buell could do it... and with the success of the S models, it makes sense to do it. But what do I know, I ride my bike off road
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Dbird29
| | Posted on Saturday, January 05, 2008 - 05:08 pm: |
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I saw the Super Duke at the dealer again today.
I think it has side pods just as big as the 1125R.
Can't find any overhead shots on the web but still...
Why have those side pods on the Duke if it is a normal radiator placement? |
Slaughter
| | Posted on Saturday, January 05, 2008 - 05:11 pm: |
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Why have those side pods on the Duke if it is a normal radiator placement?
Because of the dead air behind the wheel, between the forks. You have to get the pressure increased on the front side of the radiator
(I'm not a fluid dynamicist but I DID stay at a Holiday Inn Express) |
Dbird29
| | Posted on Saturday, January 05, 2008 - 05:15 pm: |
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Those pods look kind of big to me.
Wonder what the measurement across is compared to the 1125R? |
Brad1445
| | Posted on Saturday, January 05, 2008 - 09:23 pm: |
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Rocketman
| | Posted on Saturday, January 05, 2008 - 09:50 pm: |
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Pregnant comes to mind.
Rocket |
Dbird29
| | Posted on Saturday, January 05, 2008 - 11:05 pm: |
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Awful close between the KTM & Buell.
How about some measurements? |
Brad1445
| | Posted on Saturday, January 05, 2008 - 11:30 pm: |
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I have seen both. I'm pretty sure the KTM is much fatter over all. But the sides are flatter so it's deceiving. I'm fairly sure the buell is the slim glowing lady in this case. |
Dbird29
| | Posted on Saturday, January 05, 2008 - 11:55 pm: |
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Dare I say the 1125R has a coke bottle shape?
I found Rocket's favorite coke bottle.
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Fresnobuell
| | Posted on Sunday, January 06, 2008 - 06:14 am: |
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Dbird, freaking classic. LMAO. |
Rocketman
| | Posted on Sunday, January 06, 2008 - 08:22 am: |
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It's not about the shape. It's about the worldwide recognition of the Coke bottle shape, and how appealing it has become to all. Like a 916 has, and the 1125 never will.
Rocket |
Dbird29
| | Posted on Sunday, January 06, 2008 - 09:49 am: |
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Here Rocket, I found your Coke bottles.
Maybe these are the reason for your distorted outlook.
You are in good company though. |
