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Title: Now for something completely different
Post by: 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'

(https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlt1/v/t1.0-9/12670431_736094439860254_8323765360454668760_n.jpg?oh=bf9ec3fe064461165a275eb9d62c36bf&oe=57684942)

Tobit
Title: Re: Now for something completely different
Post by: Guzzistajohn on February 09, 2016, 10:44:55 AM
Choo choo cha boogie!
Title: Re: Now for something completely different
Post by: cruzziguzzi 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.
Title: Re: Now for something completely different
Post by: oldbike54 on February 09, 2016, 11:39:07 AM
 Wonder what it weighs  :shocked:

 Dusty
Title: Re: Now for something completely different
Post by: Demar on February 09, 2016, 11:47:11 AM
Steam has 100% torque as soon as you crack the throttle.
Title: Re: Now for something completely different
Post by: cruzziguzzi on February 09, 2016, 11:52:36 AM
Quote from: oldbike54 on February 09, 2016, 11:39:07 AM
Wonder what it weighs  :shocked:

 Dusty

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

Todd.
Title: Re: Now for something completely different
Post by: Sasquatch Jim on February 09, 2016, 01:07:26 PM
  Aye like that!
Title: Re: Now for something completely different
Post by: Arizona Wayne 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.  :evil:

Todd.







Weightless??  Boiler, water, fuel.....no way.  AWESOME - Beautifull !!  Does have a turning issue though.   Owner must be a biker/railroader fan.
Title: Re: Now for something completely different
Post by: 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..
Title: Re: Now for something completely different
Post by: Arizona Wayne 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.
Title: Re: Now for something completely different
Post by: balvenie on February 09, 2016, 06:58:12 PM
Engrossing.
Loved it :grin: The bell, the spanners and best of all the steering tube through the watchamacallit :grin: :thumb:
I have no words for that man's ..er..............devotion :angel:
Title: Re: Now for something completely different
Post by: SED on February 09, 2016, 10:44:41 PM
Think this one is faster (a replica of a 100 yr old design).   :cool:

Fire the boiler:
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn233/shawnsci/IMG_0874mod_zpspgnq0w4m.jpg)


Have a nice conversation while the pressure builds:
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn233/shawnsci/IMG_0881crop_zpspvurdvmd.jpg)


Ride!
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn233/shawnsci/IMG_0878crop_zpsmzyakfw2.jpg)

Title: Re: Now for something completely different
Post by: twowings on February 10, 2016, 11:46:15 AM
...and people complain about heat rising off their engine! Wow!  :bow:
Title: Re: Now for something completely different
Post by: cruzziguzzi 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!  :bow:

And tanks expanding... blistering? (http://wildguzzi.com/forum/Smileys/default/evil.gif)

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

Todd.