What would be your dream bike / build? Vintage
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boingk
Standard gearhead.
I've got a few ideal builds. I think a nice big air-cooled nat-asp V-twin would be good in a decent frame, something like an S&S 120. A high-strung two-stroke screamer would be good, too... but that'd be more of a GP rep than a cafe racer.
So I think I'd have to call it at this:
Thats an Aussie special made by Drysdale Motors co - an ingenious bloke who's engineered some brilliant things in his time. Google 'Carberry Enfield' for another example. This one mates two FZR400 topends via a special crankcase setup to give a 750cc V8 engine that'll give more than 160hp and 17,000rpm. Plus, it looks beautiful... to my eyes at least.
Heres a better look at the tank and exhaust tract;
Cheers - boingk
So I think I'd have to call it at this:
Thats an Aussie special made by Drysdale Motors co - an ingenious bloke who's engineered some brilliant things in his time. Google 'Carberry Enfield' for another example. This one mates two FZR400 topends via a special crankcase setup to give a 750cc V8 engine that'll give more than 160hp and 17,000rpm. Plus, it looks beautiful... to my eyes at least.
Heres a better look at the tank and exhaust tract;
Cheers - boingk
jackstraw650
Been Around the Block
boingk said:I've got a few ideal builds. I think a nice big air-cooled nat-asp V-twin would be good in a decent frame, something like an S&S 120. A high-strung two-stroke screamer would be good, too... but that'd be more of a GP rep than a cafe racer.
So I think I'd have to call it at this:
Thats an Aussie special made by Drysdale Motors co - an ingenious bloke who's engineered some brilliant things in his time. Google 'Carberry Enfield' for another example. This one mates two FZR400 topends via a special crankcase setup to give a 750cc V8 engine that'll give more than 160hp and 17,000rpm. Plus, it looks beautiful... to my eyes at least.
Heres a better look at the tank and exhaust tract;
Cheers - boingk
That is a work of art!!
Porc's are almost common ( I think all 5 are still around), Manx or G50 can be bought new today, so they are just race bikes. If you want rare and desirable, try Guzzi V8 or top of my list Britten V twin. The sexiest bike ever designed and built and to think I turned down a ride on that beast.
Egli Vincent is pretty too. For a semi-modern custom for the man who has everything, maybe a GS1000 Wes Cooley homage with moderd suspension wheels etc. If he's a Honda man, build a Freddie rep with modern accoutrements.
I'd almost suggest a custom chassis around an HD motor, but that motor is too tall to package nicely. Start with a Harley, and replace everything except the VIN and build something radical like the Helion perhaps.
US an air cooled motor if possible for more character and make the motor the centerpiece. Get Sean at ROC city to make a custom tank specially for that new frame and showcase your imagination.
Egli Vincent is pretty too. For a semi-modern custom for the man who has everything, maybe a GS1000 Wes Cooley homage with moderd suspension wheels etc. If he's a Honda man, build a Freddie rep with modern accoutrements.
I'd almost suggest a custom chassis around an HD motor, but that motor is too tall to package nicely. Start with a Harley, and replace everything except the VIN and build something radical like the Helion perhaps.
US an air cooled motor if possible for more character and make the motor the centerpiece. Get Sean at ROC city to make a custom tank specially for that new frame and showcase your imagination.
VonYinzer
Over 10,000 Posts
If I ever came across a rediculous pile of money, and suddenly had the ability to machine entire motors, I would certainly build a spot on replica of the RC166. only difference would be the use of modern materials. All carbon fibre body pieces, lots of space age alloys in the motor, etc...
jblackheart
New Member
sad but a Norton 850. not all that uncommon or expensive i just love Nortons. build wise id say a Norvin. featherbed frame with a rapide twin.
