G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile

Buell Forum » XBoard » Buell XBoard Archives » Archive through October 10, 2004 » Old school? new school? what school? « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Gonen60
Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 11:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
This is a cool concept...
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Mikej
Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 12:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Does it have a torsion bar rear suspension?
How long before the chain cuts through the swingarm tube?
What's the other side look like?
Where did you find the pic?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Kowpow225
Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 12:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Kickstart! Might dislocate some nutsacks. EWF!

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Bonesbuell
Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 01:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
My beard would get sucked into the air intake
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Wyckedflesh
Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 02:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Mike I would suspect there is a Delrin or other such rubbing block located at that point of the swingarm.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Mikej
Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 03:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Yeah, there could be a little shoe block welded to the inside bend of the tube. Or like said it's a concept bike and the details will be worked out later.

Looking at it a little more, now I'm wondering how the front sprocket is connected to the tranny.

Not trying to rip on it, just curious.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Bomber
Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 03:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
my guess would be some sort of jackstaff arrangement, with the point being to get the drive sprocket in line with the swingoarm pivot --
me, I LIKE kickstarts!
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Wyckedflesh
Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 03:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Amazing how many people can't steal a kick only bike : D The first thing to go on all my vintage bikes was the electric starter. I figured if I couldn't get it to kick over, I had no business trying to ride.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Whosyodaddy
Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 03:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I think it's fugly.

(It reminds me of a Confederate Hellcat.)
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Outrider
Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 08:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
DITTO
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Gschuette
Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 10:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
How can it have a torsion bar suspension? If it had a t-bar there would be a bar sticking about 3 feet out the side of the bike. maybe you meant leaf spring.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Mikej
Posted on Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 08:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Nope, I meant torsion bar as in the type some trailer axles use these days, or maybe it's one of those rubber ball torsion-appearing joints I'm thinking of. I don't know, it's a concept and I'm just curious how it works.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Buelluk
Posted on Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 09:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Possibly designed by an art student with no knowledge of motorcycle riding or engineering, the handlebar position is ridiculous
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Gonen60
Posted on Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 01:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
stick the VTwin in sideways!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Glitch
Posted on Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 01:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Got a side view of that one?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Timbo
Posted on Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 08:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
A sideways V-Twin...is called a Guzzi...Sheesh!

Timbo
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Evil_twin
Posted on Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 01:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
That's what Corbin does on the Merlin, put the engine sideways. Pretty cool little contraption, that Merlin is. But for around 25G's, I'll pass.

Rich
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Buellkowski
Posted on Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 11:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
merlin
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Kowpow225
Posted on Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 02:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
The downfall of a sideways V-Twin. Torque twist. Ridden a Beemer lately? (Or long ago as well)

I can't slam them though. Loads of character much like my BUELL.
« Previous Next »

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a public posting area. Enter your username and password if you have an account. Otherwise, enter your full name as your username and leave the password blank. Your e-mail address is optional.
Password:
E-mail:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration