Author Topic: Foundry Motorcycle (Read 4279 times)

blackcat · « **on:** January 10, 2016, 09:09:16 AM »

I believe this was posted somewhere before but I couldn't find it.

This is an ugly bike but that isn't why I posted this photo. The builder's converted this to a single Weber carbed bike and my question is, with that piping and exhaust system, does anyone think it would run better than the original fuel injection? It seems like they took a perfectly good Sport and converted it to this mistake. And what is with that bread box up front?

http://www.foundrymotorcycle.co.uk/wp/foundry-bespoke-builds/the-pipeline/

RinkRat II · « **Reply #1 on:** January 10, 2016, 09:28:12 AM »

Neither bad nor good, just different. Built to take to shows and looked at. Beauty is in the eye of the aaaa...builder

Paul B

Green1000S · « **Reply #2 on:** January 10, 2016, 10:17:16 AM »

The pipes must feel really good against your legs, hahaha...
Other than that, it's ugly. Including the bread toaster in front.

guzzisteve · « **Reply #3 on:** January 10, 2016, 10:46:27 AM »

Would be a good reason to wrap the pipes, not just cause it's cool looking or a trend. I like the metal machine look to it.

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** January 10, 2016, 10:46:27 AM »

stevet · « **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2016, 10:51:16 AM »

A textbook example of, "Because you can doesn't mean you should." No thanks. The design team must have been on vacation for that one.

Steve.

jbell · « **Reply #5 on:** January 10, 2016, 01:20:06 PM »

Not keen on the design but I do admire the workmanship that goes into something like this. I liked those "chopper" shows when I had satellite TV, not for the bikes but the skill of the fabricators. I'd love to be able to do metal work like that.

drums4money · « **Reply #6 on:** January 10, 2016, 01:30:56 PM »

I rather admire the builders skill. To take a bike of a known value - even a wrecked bike - invest untold hours into design & metalwork with the end-goal of creating a masterpiece that's worth even less than the original both monetarily and aesthetically . . . that's real vision. I freely admit that I could never achieve similar results with my own two hands and bottomless resources.

Congrats - that's a testament to the depths that one's passions can propel them to reach.

Scud · « **Reply #7 on:** January 10, 2016, 01:34:18 PM »

I like seeing the engine and tranny without obstructions. The exhaust routing makes me wonder if there's a turbocharger hiding under that tank.

Overall, I think it's pretty cool and fun to look at - except the headlight and tail section. I'd prefer a smoother entrance and exit.

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #8 on:** January 10, 2016, 01:44:08 PM »

Quote from: stevet on January 10, 2016, 10:51:16 AM

A textbook example of, "Because you can doesn't mean you should." No thanks. The design team must have been on ~~vacation~~ drugs for that one.

Steve.

Fixed it.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #9 on:** January 10, 2016, 02:07:21 PM »

beetle · « **Reply #10 on:** January 10, 2016, 02:24:20 PM »

Looks a bit Sci-Fi.

They could almost get away with it, except for that..thing..out front .

And you know my feelings re FI vs Carbs.

Doppelgaenger · « **Reply #11 on:** January 10, 2016, 06:59:01 PM »

I appreciate this bike as a work of art. I love the cantilever subframe. Nothing detracts more from motorcycle design, for me, than the braces of the subframe coming down to meet the footpegs. With a Guzzi it's truly beautiful to see nothing by an engine with the other pieces seemingly just perched on top of it. I like it as a static sculpture.

And yes, the chopped up BMW K75 fairing is hideous. Maybe it's just the placement even, if it had been half as stuck out there the proportions would be better.

As to the rideability of the bike? I'd be scared to get on it. I doubt the subframe is rigid enough, and the nut roaster pipes would be horrible.

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #12 on:** January 10, 2016, 09:25:02 PM »

S'not for me

Curtis Harper · « **Reply #13 on:** January 11, 2016, 10:54:58 AM »

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on January 10, 2016, 02:07:21 PM

Now John, this forum is no place to be opinionated.

Groover · « **Reply #14 on:** January 11, 2016, 11:17:40 AM »

It makes me think of the Rock 'Em Sock 'Em game... http://youtu.be/NVDpuTqD1Nc

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #15 on:** January 11, 2016, 02:58:47 PM »

Quote from: Groover on January 11, 2016, 11:17:40 AM

It makes me think of the Rock 'Em Sock 'Em game... http://youtu.be/NVDpuTqD1Nc

That's it. I knew it looked familiar somehow..

cruzziguzzi · « **Reply #16 on:** January 11, 2016, 04:15:44 PM »

All things being, er, equal... whatever that means, I simply love the manner in which this particular bike "expresses" that beautiful engine!

To answer BC's question though - it absolutely will not "... run better than the original fuel injection" - assuming there were no flaws in the original induction. Downdrafts are sweet - I've had them from singles to sets of six on engines but they've seldom "solved" anything other than aesthetics while noting that I'm most often playing in the shallow end of the performance pool.

Todd.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #17 on:** January 11, 2016, 04:18:51 PM »

Quote from: Curtis Harper on January 11, 2016, 10:54:58 AM

Now John, this forum is no place to be opinionated.

Oh nooooo Curt, none of that around here!

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Author Topic: Foundry Motorcycle (Read 4279 times)

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