Formula 1 racer designs motorcycle powered by aircraft engine

Apparently, he can't turn it. A bit tough in the twisties.

And need a seat back - I'd be leaning forward like that too with nothing between my back and the rear tire just ready to suck clothing followed by body parts down between wheel and frame.
 
Joesmoe said:
Apparently, he can't turn it. A bit tough in the twisties.

And need a seat back - I'd be leaning forward like that too with nothing between my back and the rear tire just ready to suck clothing followed by body parts down between wheel and frame.
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Gave me my chuckle for the morning Paul.
 
Granted they don't know what they are talking about because they are "journalists" but they don't know what they are talking about.

The 300-horsepower vintage Rolls-Royce Continental V6 aircraft engine
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salvage and fully restore the old Rolls-Royce jet engine
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Unless this is some sort of jet engine that has been compartmentalized into sections called cylinders.

bob
 
Many years ago , does anyone else remember the RR Merlin engined bike?
Aussie creation I think??
 
sijtwin said:
Many years ago , does anyone else remember the RR Merlin engined bike?
Aussie creation I think??
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19 August, 2015 3:03PM AEST
Lucky Keizer is still around and still owns it but has gone nuts with superchargers etc as well as the 5000cc V2 he started with. We have followed it for years in Oz as occasional reappearances have occurred like this.

Lucky Keizer's motorbike showcases WWII plane engine


Merlin Streamliner
Merlin Streamliner

Interesting iterations and uses over time.





 
Skills and know how, the 2 things i don't have
 
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