Author Topic: Now for something completely different (Read 2169 times)

Tobit · « **on:** February 09, 2016, 10:38:40 AM »

Handles like it's on rails.

I would so love to see this run.

California Steamin'

Tobit

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2016, 10:44:55 AM »

Choo choo cha boogie!

cruzziguzzi · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2016, 10:55:42 AM »

I got yer "steam punk"... right here!

Really puts all those other steam punkers in their place.

I had to look into this.

Thanks toolbit!

http://laughingsquid.com/black-pearl-a-custom-motorcycle-powered-by-a-steam-engine/

Todd.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2016, 11:39:07 AM »

Wonder what it weighs

Dusty

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2016, 11:39:07 AM »

Demar · « **Reply #4 on:** February 09, 2016, 11:47:11 AM »

Steam has 100% torque as soon as you crack the throttle.

cruzziguzzi · « **Reply #5 on:** February 09, 2016, 11:52:36 AM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on February 09, 2016, 11:39:07 AM

Wonder what it weighs

Dusty

Steam? Nigh on, scratch that.... Completely weightless.

Todd.

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #6 on:** February 09, 2016, 01:07:26 PM »

Aye like that!

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #7 on:** February 09, 2016, 01:17:00 PM »

Quote from: cruzziguzzi on February 09, 2016, 11:52:36 AM

Steam? Nigh on, scratch that.... Completely weightless.

Todd.

Weightless?? Boiler, water, fuel.....no way. AWESOME - Beautifull !! Does have a turning issue though. Owner must be a biker/railroader fan.

stormshearon · « **Reply #8 on:** February 09, 2016, 01:36:58 PM »

5 MPH top speed? Kind of cool looking, but I expected it ti be a bit faster..

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2016, 01:45:39 PM »

Quote from: stormshearon on February 09, 2016, 01:36:58 PM

5 MPH top speed? Kind of cool looking, but I expected it ti be a bit faster..

Don't see any brakes.

balvenie · « **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2016, 06:58:12 PM »

Engrossing.
Loved it

The bell, the spanners and best of all the steering tube through the watchamacallit

I have no words for that man's ..er..............devotion

SED · « **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2016, 10:44:41 PM »

Think this one is faster (a replica of a 100 yr old design).

Fire the boiler:

Have a nice conversation while the pressure builds:

Ride!

twowings · « **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2016, 11:46:15 AM »

...and people complain about heat rising off their engine! Wow!

cruzziguzzi · « **Reply #13 on:** February 10, 2016, 05:40:39 PM »

Quote from: twowings on February 10, 2016, 11:46:15 AM

...and people complain about heat rising off their engine! Wow!

And tanks expanding... blistering?

Me? I've always wanted a motosickle I could literally "pour the coals to".

Todd.

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