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  1. Jerry C

    What made you choose the Rocket?

    We test rode a Rocket at an open house. My wife (always a passenger, never the operator) said, "This is going to be our next bike." A coule years later she saw one for sale by owner along the road on her way home from work. It has been our ride ever since. Jerry C
  2. Jerry C

    The Lids we wear...

    Full face provides coverage from bugs, rocks, wind and road rash. I had a bunch of skin scraped off one check with a open face helmet a long time ago. I also like the intercom that allows me to talk with my bride as we ride down the road. Later, Jerry C
  3. Jerry C

    Helmets!

    We use a cable lock (think bicycle lock) to lock our helmets together to the scooter. Later, Jerry C
  4. Jerry C

    Scumbags

    The wood chipper would only be right if they were still conscience as their feet entered the feeder. Later, Jerry C
  5. Jerry C

    Peak Horsepower

    Hi VSteel, Thanks for finding that video! That is the big Rumley. My friend Bill McCrery (spelling) was running the Brake that night. The Rumley will put out 3600 ft-lb of torque any day of the week. Later, Jerry Christiansen
  6. Jerry C

    Peak Horsepower

    Hi again all, If you want to see a demonstration of torque, check out this video. That is a 150 Hp Case steam engine that was built new in 2018. It came to the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion the next year. Not only was I there, I was the person running the Prony Brake (dyno)...
  7. Jerry C

    Peak Horsepower

    Hi all, From a high school physics book: Torque is a twisting force. Torque can be produced when no motion is present. A good example is pulling on a wrench when the nut doesn't turn. In the USA torque is measured in the units of ft-lb (foot pounds), some people say lb-ft (pound feet) but...
  8. Jerry C

    Would she get on yours?

    I started dating my wife of 38 years around Thanksgiving 40 years ago. The next spring she announced that she bought a motorcycle helmet. She has no desire to ride on her own. She enjoys the back seat and being able to look around. She can fold a map at 70mph and gives good directions. We test...
  9. Jerry C

    Loud Pipes Save Lives - Survey Says...

    We are counting on the others to observe us, just like we need to observe others on the road. Most two vehicle collisions involving motorcycles occur when someone that didn't see us coming turned in front of us. The person that didn't see us is in front of us. The shape of our exhaust system...
  10. Jerry C

    First Ride of the Year

    Looking good. We haven't had a good rain to wash all the chemical off the road around here. Our Rocket is still in the garage. Safe rides, Jerry C
  11. Jerry C

    oil change and how to do a search on forum

    To search, click on the magnifying glass in the upper, right hand corner. Later, Jerry C
  12. Jerry C

    Am I going nuts? (Trailer + R3)

    Hi everyone, These two videos show the importance of tongue weight. Too much tongue weight will reduce the weight on the front wheels of the two vehicle and make steering real interesting. These two videos show what happen if the tongue weight is not enough. Video 1 and video 2 of not enough...
  13. Jerry C

    Riding the UK

    A few years ago my wife and I flew to Ireland. We rented a bike and all the riding gear needed from Phillip McCallen in Lisburn Triumph Motorcycles - Phillip McCallen Motorcycles The picture by my name was taken in North Ireland. We had a great time. If you have any troubles while you are...
  14. Jerry C

    Greetings from North Dakota

    Welcome from 20 miles west of you, Casselton to be exact. Jerry C
  15. Jerry C

    Let's Ride

    You don't know how tempting that is. Current temp is 0 F and the blowing snow has reduced visibility to about 1/2 mile. There is a four letter word that is preventing me from packing up and heading south: WORK. It does precede two other four letter words: CASH and PAID The wife and I need to...
  16. Jerry C

    Let's Ride

    I think I will leave mine in the garage. Later, Jerry C
  17. Jerry C

    Maybe a silly question

    Two revolutions are needed to fire all three cylinders. Then you are back at the front of the firing order ready to do it again. I don't know the answer to your second question. Later, Jerry C
  18. Jerry C

    Fatality on Devil's Whip (NC)

    Force = mass X acceleration is a correct formula. 50mph and 100mph are speeds (velocity if direction is included). This is not a legitimate substitution and probably will not produce accurate answers. It may work IF both vehicles stopped right at the collision point. More than likely the...
  19. Jerry C

    Interesting Reading

    Hi all, I believe part of the "motion induced blindness" is a reason to keep your eyes moving. Instead of staring at the center dot, keep your eyes moving. If you do that, none of the dots disappear. Or, stare at one of the yellow dots and notice what disappears. This applies to all of us, no...
  20. Jerry C

    R3 + shortbed = what the hell are you doing?

    When we took our Rocket to Arizona a few years ago, I acquired one of the steel pallets used to ship the bikes from the home country. I drove the rocket on the pallet and strapped it to the pallet. I used a fork lift and set it in the pickup. The pallet extended onto the tailgate. Then I...
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