OT: 1000 HP motorcycle

Started by sockjohn, May 02, 2007, 06:55:32 PM

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sockjohn

"Safety: Argyle ran the exhaust pipes coming down from the cylinder heads wide and close to the ground. That way, if the back wheel kicks out during a race, the large pipes will scrape against the track and stabilize the bike, enabling the driver to right it."

:roll:  Not sure I think safety when a big blower is sitting in my crotch  :-o

http://www.popsci.com/popsci/how20/40a6d3f2c4012110vgnvcm1000004eecbccdrcrd.html

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i'll race it :-D I especially like the way the blower drive belts go up between the fork legs :roll:
kent

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