f6john
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« on: November 19, 2018, 04:45:45 PM » |
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How on earth did a person do this?  |
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old2soon
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« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2018, 04:51:57 PM » |
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Lotsa engineering and Very DEEP pockets. Wouldn't happen to have the spec sheet available? Wonder How Much the rod ends and bearing journals are narrowed? Also how narrow are the main bearings? Could this possibly be photo shopped? And IF it are real-DAYYUMM!  RIDE SAFE. |
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VRCCDS0240 2012 GL1800 Gold Wing Motor Trike conversion
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« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2018, 04:55:06 PM » |
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Wouldn't 2 banks of a 903 Kawasaki make 1800 cc ?
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Rams
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So many colors to choose from yet so few stand out
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« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2018, 05:43:54 PM » |
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Air cooled? I have serious doubts this is real and if it is, if it would run without overheating very shortly after starting.
I'm thinking photoshop'd.
Rams
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2018, 05:52:00 PM » |
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Doesn’t look shopped to me
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« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2018, 06:07:27 PM » |
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Allen Millyard?
Google him.
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2018, 06:22:26 PM » |
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Allen Millyard?
Google him.
Googled. Not shopped. I love some of his bikes. Seen them before, he’s a genius. |
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MarkT
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« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2018, 06:42:41 PM » |
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Looks to me like the front & back cylinders are symmetric. Meaning they should share big ends on the rods like a Harley. BTW this bike was made in 2002 and featured in Motorcyclist Magazine, September 2002 Issue 1265 Here's a link on this bike: https://oldmotodude.blogspot.com/2018/01/1974-kawasaki-1600-v8-on-display-at.html  |
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f6john
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Christ first and always
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« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2018, 04:59:20 AM » |
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Thanks for those who did the research for us. I knew it was was real when I posted the picture and remembered it was a British guy behind it. Allen Millyard would be a very interesting guy to get to know. It’s quite an accomplishment to modify something like this and have it run but I always wonder if it would stand up to regular use. There are plenty of show vehicles that either aren’t practice to use or won’t operate in real world conditions.
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« Reply #9 on: November 20, 2018, 06:15:53 AM » |
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That bike is on display at Barber's museum in Leeds, AL. Saw it in '07.
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Rams
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So many colors to choose from yet so few stand out
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« Reply #10 on: November 20, 2018, 06:19:53 AM » |
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Thanks for those who did the research for us. I knew it was was real when I posted the picture and remembered it was a British guy behind it. Allen Millyard would be a very interesting guy to get to know. It’s quite an accomplishment to modify something like this and have it run but I always wonder if it would stand up to regular use. There are plenty of show vehicles that either aren’t practice to use or won’t operate in real world conditions.
I also appreciate the verification that this is real. I still question it's reliability and cooling. Just goes to prove you (I) can learn something new everyday.  Rams |
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« Reply #11 on: November 20, 2018, 07:19:28 AM » |
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Thanks for those who did the research for us. I knew it was was real when I posted the picture and remembered it was a British guy behind it. Allen Millyard would be a very interesting guy to get to know. It’s quite an accomplishment to modify something like this and have it run but I always wonder if it would stand up to regular use. There are plenty of show vehicles that either aren’t practice to use or won’t operate in real world conditions.
I still question it's reliability and cooling. Rams I question that on my '08 Fat Bob, and those were available retail  Considering how badly the originals handled at speed, I'm sure the rider of this would still be odds on favorite to die before it overheated  |
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« Reply #12 on: November 20, 2018, 07:53:16 AM » |
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I saw one a couple of years back where a guy sliced two cylinders off of an Allison V-12 and put that in a bike. I think it was in Australia, but can't be sure.
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F6Dave
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« Reply #13 on: November 20, 2018, 04:02:55 PM » |
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That's nothing! Take a look at this video of a guy who built a V12 motorcycle from 2 CBX engines. The sound is incredible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCAnDmDQgsc |
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Tx Bohemian
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« Reply #14 on: November 21, 2018, 07:12:12 AM » |
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Very unique build for sure!
The heating is one thing, but I’m wondering how are the piston rods connected to the crank as it looks like the banks are lined up to each other, from all the pictures I’ve looked at online (although not too many good views).
On all the V style or flat style engines the banks are offset to allow the rods to attach to the crank journals.
Unless their connected like a radial engine, like on planes.
Also, where does the rear exhaust go?
Possibly diverted straight back and down…
And wouldn’t it be a “Double DOHC”?
Or a “QOHC” (Quad)?
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Remember, if you are on a bike and wreck with a car no matter how "in the right" you are you are going to lose. RIDE LIKE EVERBODY IS OUT TO GET YOU!!
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