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Patrick
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« on: October 03, 2015, 06:59:17 AM »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrhJCN2xK4U
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« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2015, 07:58:19 AM »
Needs more superlatives than I have at my disposal. The first one that came to mind is-WOW!!!! RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2015, 03:33:29 PM »
Looks like it has no brakes. He used his foot to slow down. Am I right?  Otherwise beautiful bike.
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« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2015, 05:08:58 PM »
What are the 2 sets of chains on the right side running ?
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« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2015, 09:42:41 PM »
Quote from: meathead on October 03, 2015, 05:08:58 PM
What are the 2 sets of chains on the right side running ?

looked like a couple of old school horseshoe magnets; I'm
thinking a pair of chain driven magnetos....
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« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2015, 09:44:33 PM »
Quote from: meathead on October 03, 2015, 05:08:58 PM
What are the 2 sets of chains on the right side running ?

Looks like magnetos for the spark to spark plugs. It should fire both plugs in the pair at the same time as when one is on compression stroke the other will be on the exhaust stroke
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« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2015, 04:36:29 AM »
Quote from: KG on October 03, 2015, 09:44:33 PM
Quote from: meathead on October 03, 2015, 05:08:58 PM
What are the 2 sets of chains on the right side running ?

Looks like magnetos for the spark to spark plugs. It should fire both plugs in the pair at the same time as when one is on compression stroke the other will be on the exhaust stroke




  


Hmmm, strange. I'm wondering what other engines would have such a thing.   Grin




That is, waste spark ignition.
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« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2015, 04:50:40 AM »
Quote from: baird4444 on October 03, 2015, 09:42:41 PM
Quote from: meathead on October 03, 2015, 05:08:58 PM
What are the 2 sets of chains on the right side running ?

looked like a couple of old school horseshoe magnets; I'm
thinking a pair of chain driven magnetos....
Quote from: Patrick on October 04, 2015, 04:36:29 AM
Quote from: KG on October 03, 2015, 09:44:33 PM
Quote from: meathead on October 03, 2015, 05:08:58 PM
What are the 2 sets of chains on the right side running ?
Thanks guys  cooldude I don't think I've ever seen chain driven magnetos before.

Looks like magnetos for the spark to spark plugs. It should fire both plugs in the pair at the same time as when one is on compression stroke the other will be on the exhaust stroke




   


Hmmm, strange. I'm wondering what other engines would have such a thing.   Grin
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« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2015, 08:23:42 AM »
Damn, that is just so cool!
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