Interesting motorcycles, not XS650

[gggGary]

2006 at the Aintree race circuit, owner, driver was Dave Holden, Dave is sadly no longer with us and a true legend in the UK sidecar scene. The engine is a 500cc ADM and as I recall it had Honda RS125 cylinders (from the GP bike) I believe that on the Dyno this engine was in excess of 200 BHP . Although it looks like an LCR monocoque chassis it is a Windle .I was fortunate enough to know Dave quite well and a couple of years later came second to him in the Ace of Aintree F1 championship.

 

[JOHNDADDY]

1936 Lister hit or miss engine used as power unit in this steam punk bike:

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and as a bonus for regular readers, here's film of the bike running:

I like the tank warning sticker - this machine has no brain - use your own.

Love it! That just went on my playlist. And yes the sticker is awesome!
I have to explain that to our newbies, fingers hands, arms etc.
Put them in the way and they will be removed and nonrepairable.

 

[MaxPete]

1936 Lister hit or miss engine used as power unit in this steam punk bike:

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and as a bonus for regular readers, here's film of the bike running:

I like the tank warning sticker - this machine has no brain - use your own.

I gotta me some of those stickers....

Pete

 

[Melnic]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=6985278201551602

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2006 at the Aintree race circuit, owner, driver was Dave Holden, Dave is sadly no longer with us and a true legend in the UK sidecar scene. The engine is a 500cc ADM and as I recall it had Honda RS125 cylinders (from the GP bike) I believe that on the Dyno this engine was in excess of 200 BHP . Although it looks like an LCR monocoque chassis it is a Windle .I was fortunate enough to know Dave quite well and a couple of years later came second to him in the Ace of Aintree F1 championship.

Wow, never knew this existed. I'd be curious to see any photos or videos of this sort of thing racing!
I"m strill trying to figure out riding position on this!

 

[rideitfast]

 

[GaryInVA]

Is that the Maytag Man?

 

[Downeaster]

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I have never understood the urge to cover up all those beautiful mechanical bits. For aerodynamics on a land speed bike yes, for a street bike no.

 

[rideitfast]

Fits like a glove.

 

[Kevin Werner]

 

[kshansen]

I have never understood the urge to cover up all those beautiful mechanical bits. For aerodynamics on a land speed bike yes, for a street bike no.

Wife got a Can-Am Spyder last spring and so far I have not seen the engine. Just not interested in stripping off all that plastic. I know one or more fasteners would break.

 

[JOHNDADDY]

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Has a very amphibious look to it.

 

[resto]

 

[ssjody]

Was in this sport for more than 20 years. Just sold out in 2023. Here's one of the tractors I owned. 750 GSXR Motor

This one I sold a couple of years ago had a built Hayabusa motor on it

 

[Adamc]

A NICE BIG H THUMPER FROM A TALENTED BUILDER.
More here: https://www.bikeexif.com/honda-domi...&utm_content=READ MORE&utm_campaign=BEX240115

 

[bosco659]

Seen before but always impressive. One wild ride!

 

[40north]

Seen before but always impressive. One wild ride!

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I remember "The Michigan Mad-man" Enfield forks, injected 327, similar set up..or is that him?

 

[bosco659]

I remember "The Michigan Mad-man" Enfield forks, injected 327, similar set up..or is that him?

https://www.torqtalk.com/home/michigan-madman-ej-potters-chevy-v-8-powered-widowmaker-drag-bike

Watch how he launches around 2:30. Guess the bike didn’t have a clutch.

 

[resto]

 

[40north]

iirc the article, it was a dog clutch and a blower drive belt, he spun up and kicked off the stand to achieve "situation GO and no goin' back"

 

[46th Georgia]

Wife got a Can-Am Spyder last spring and so far I have not seen the engine. Just not interested in stripping off all that plastic. I know one or more fasteners would break.

Snapping off fasteners...precisely why I only work on vintage cars.