seemed like both the kwacker and trump wonder if it's a lens thing?
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- Thread starter Kevin Werner
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Sparkyduc
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I thought the same thing
Wide angle lens has that effect.
A real mans bike!
Need a left arm like Popeye to pull the clutch lever!
Absolutely, stiffest clutch lever I ever felt on a bike but damn they're beautiful
Belt drive. Hand crank crown and pinion to tighten the drive belt. A lot of other mechanical things I have no idea what they do.
From a swap meet I recently went to
Lots of Z9's
Lots of great sickles there. Someone should buy that T160 and take the gawd-awful fairing off. I've always liked the looks of those AJS singles, #58. The Zenith is a beauty - can somebody explain what the transverse chain & bevel shaft does? Is it all to do with belt tension?
Few years ago at the Jimmy Guthrie run in Denholm, met a chap with a 1912 Triumph V-twin which he said could be a daily rider except for the limited brakes. Well, in his opinion, the problem really is that modern traffic, bikes as well as cars, use their brakes too often and much too hard.
Few years ago at the Jimmy Guthrie run in Denholm, met a chap with a 1912 Triumph V-twin which he said could be a daily rider except for the limited brakes. Well, in his opinion, the problem really is that modern traffic, bikes as well as cars, use their brakes too often and much too hard.
Chain and bevel moves the rear wheel back is what fingered. Had a good look but couldn't see how it moved. Logic says it telescopes within, what is the swing arm on shocked bikes. The chain evens the thrust to both sides???
Photos make the Trident look quite good but it was quite tatty. A lot of cosmetic work if someone wanted to make it shine.
OK, here's my guess at the bevel gears and chain. Note the belt drive is off the crankshaft, there's no clutch or gear box. So, I think how it works is that you start the engine with the belt loose so it slips and doesn't drive at all. To take off, you turn the shaft with the bevel gears and chain which tightens the belt. So effectively, the slipping belt is the clutch. A lot of things to think about when you stop. I guess the idea is that you stop and the engine stalls. To start off again, you loosen the belt so it slips, start the engine, tighten the belt and off you go..........
Edited to add - I now notice the chrome linkage which appears to actuate the back brake and also belt tension. Curious. Maybe applying the back brake simultaneously slackens the belt to slip.
Ah, it's making more sense, maybe use that handle to bring rear wheel forward, belt slips, then to set off shift the wheel back till the belt 'clutches' again?
Yes, the linkage that operates the rear brake also seems to change belt tension. I'd work it out if I saw in the flesh. Unfortunately I haven't any plans to visit Queensland again any time soon. Possibly 2027.
What's members take home bike from those shown?
I'd take the round case 750 Ducati. Nice under rated bike that one.
I'd take the round case 750 Ducati. Nice under rated bike that one.
Belt tension looks to me like outer sheave moves in to pinch the belt(ala CV drive). Sheave is on screw and is applied via the 2 brackets connected to 2 more making a 4 bar link. The rear is attached to a bracket that joins a shaft running through the seat perch to the right side.
From there, a bracket goes down to the foot pedal. This is to over ride clutch which is controlled by hand lever left handlebar.
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If you know....
Yeah, the Horex was the grandaddy of all 'em XSs.
But the reason I love that picture? It's expression on that kid on the back. Know I've said I grew up on the pillion of me Mum's bikes and that face just speaks to me.
But the reason I love that picture? It's expression on that kid on the back. Know I've said I grew up on the pillion of me Mum's bikes and that face just speaks to me.
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Proper spats. Chain cover. Sporty pylons on axle cover. Unit-twin? USD front shox.
Joyous face.
But....
those clogs on the dude?
West Germany?
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