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24-06-2006, 10:40 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Central Q..10kms west of Rocky...
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Harald Geiling runs the Roadrunner Bikeshop over in Mainz, Germany, selling motorcycles and also doing a lot of frame repair. Somehow or another, the idea of building a V8 motorcycle entered Harald’s mind and being more of a doer than a dreamer, that’s what he did.
He bought a 4 liter V8 from a BMW 740i, and squeezing time in over a period of four years, he made the motorcycle pictured here. The engine is stock and produces 286 hp and 300 foot pounds of torque. The exhaust is an 8 into 1 running through a Kawasaki muffler. The radiator comes from a Volvo 340. He built a two speed gearbox which powers the belt drive. Wheels and suspension are modified pieces from various Kawasakis. The bike weighs 1100 pounds and has a wheelbase of 88 inches! OK, it’s not practical but you have to give him points for creativity. He’ll build another one if you have $90,000. As for Harald, he’s thinking about another car engine for his next bike, a V6 Mercedes CDI diesel. Foto won't post, link below. http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...ed-motorcycle/ |
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24-06-2006, 10:58 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: melbourne
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dam thats ugly...
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24-06-2006, 11:04 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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What the hell is the point in it?? It's stupid!!
Geez, do you reckon it's long enough.....................:nutsycuck |
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24-06-2006, 11:31 AM
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24-06-2006, 11:48 AM
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Location: Brisbane
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  How hot would you get riding the thing! |
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24-06-2006, 11:53 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Lake Macquarie, Newcastle NSW
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I'm not even sure if I could reach those handlebars when sitting on that thing!
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24-06-2006, 01:00 PM
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Ford Power, in a Merc?
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Leura, Blue Mountains
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I reckon it's bloody awesome
 Ugly yes, impractical yes, but 11/10 for creativity and cajones!! |
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24-06-2006, 02:15 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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Ugly as, considering the size of the motor I recon it would need filling up quite a bit...
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24-06-2006, 02:21 PM
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Bad Music and Litre Bikes
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Westmeadows
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probably not, as there wouldnt be a whole lot of weight to get moving... and once it did im sure it would it it quite easily. Though turning might prove quite the obsticle :P
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24-06-2006, 02:59 PM
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The Vengeful One
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Tazzy
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You would have to be a weight lifter to hold the great lump up!
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