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Offline Tobit

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Now for something completely different
« on: February 09, 2016, 10:38:40 AM »
Handles like it's on rails.

I would so love to see this run. 

California Steamin'



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Offline Guzzistajohn

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Re: Now for something completely different
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2016, 10:44:55 AM »
Choo choo cha boogie!
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Offline cruzziguzzi

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Re: Now for something completely different
« 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/

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Re: Now for something completely different
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2016, 11:39:07 AM »
 Wonder what it weighs  :shocked:

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Re: Now for something completely different
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2016, 11:47:11 AM »
Steam has 100% torque as soon as you crack the throttle.
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Offline cruzziguzzi

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Re: Now for something completely different
« 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  :shocked:

 Dusty

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

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Offline Sasquatch Jim

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Re: Now for something completely different
« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2016, 01:07:26 PM »
  Aye like that!
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Offline Arizona Wayne

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Re: Now for something completely different
« 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.  :evil:

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Weightless??  Boiler, water, fuel.....no way.  AWESOME - Beautifull !!  Does have a turning issue though.   Owner must be a biker/railroader fan.
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Re: Now for something completely different
« 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..
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Offline Arizona Wayne

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Re: Now for something completely different
« 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.
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Offline balvenie

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Re: Now for something completely different
« Reply #10 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:
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Re: Now for something completely different
« Reply #11 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:



Have a nice conversation while the pressure builds:



Ride!


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Re: Now for something completely different
« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2016, 11:46:15 AM »
...and people complain about heat rising off their engine! Wow!  :bow:
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Offline cruzziguzzi

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Re: Now for something completely different
« 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!  :bow:

And tanks expanding... blistering?

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

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