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« on: October 15, 2015, 09:42:32 PM »
From a rather creative gentleman.

http://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/jack-lennie-designs-motorbike-you-can-download



From a functional standpoint, its novel;  Adjustable steering head, swingarm, engine placemenrt; but for a vertical twin, triple or 4, it would be a tall seat.  Now for a low profile Valk engine... Roll Eyes
Butt ugly though - like something should have been in the latest Mad Max movie...
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« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2015, 10:15:41 PM »
I don't think it's all that butt ugly. But it sure does look butt hurting though. It's very interesting, but it looks like it would be pretty hard to pull off a shaft drive though. The thought of chain drive just doesn't appeal to me anymore.
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« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2015, 10:29:24 PM »
I see at least one flaw in the design.  The pivot point from the swingarm is WAY below the chain drive.  Any movement of the swingarm will tighten / loosen the chain tension.  A LOT.  Never mind it looks uncomfortable as hell.  Sitting on the boys.  Might work for a eunich or a girl.  Not for me.
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« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2015, 08:40:07 AM »
I am NOT an engineer but I'm thinkin the C G is up there. And agree wholeheartedly with Mark-Ts observation. MAYBE IF I wuz 40-50 years younger!  Lips Sealed RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2015, 10:18:00 AM »
I am with MarkT,, I do not see how that would even function.
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« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2015, 12:47:36 PM »
I hope that was privately funded.
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