Mac Moto

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super-charge this beauty with a rotrex

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Al'turn'ative Tuesday

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This Tuesday's entry comes from the cool site called, DeChaves Garage. Behold the "Chiqane":





An inverted aluminum cradle frame (similar to the Tesi and Vyrus) is used in conjunction with the familiar hub-steered front swingarm. The linkage is unique and more compact.


An analysis of projects like this along side the Tesi & Tryphonos would be nice to read (besides the the latest 600cc "comparo").

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Modern Retros

click on photo for a close look

Oberdan Bezzi continues to impress. This time he takes on the challenging task of combining old with new...He captures the Moto Morini classic looks from the early 70's and combines them with modern components and the size of today's chassis and engine.
This is a beauty in looks and function that would stomp the Triumph Thruxton. This could be my next motorcycle if it is produced and brought to the States....Bring back more bench seat bikes so you and your certain sweetie can ride in sporting comfort around town and country.

1970's early 3 1/2 (350 cc)

Links...

Moto Sketches

Moto Morini tour

Moto Morini

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Ryan Bingham

Just heard of Ryan Bingham a few months ago...quality music!

Click here for "Southside of Heaven" video...

"Money can't buy my soul, 'cause it comes from a hard-earned place..."

Related: Swingin' Doors

Norton Rotary sound

SOUND BITE

Al'turn'ative Tuesday

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Tesi: Pierluigi Marconi's thesis

The original Tesi design (below right) is what got me hooked on alternative front suspension. The Tesi 2D has the rounded fender & aluminum swingarm which accentuate the fork-less design more so than the 3D (which is the current model that has an edgy fender & steel trellis swingarm). The new design, however, is said to have simplified linkages and better positioned shock for the rider's knee and lowered weight.

I'm curious to know why the steel trellis is being used instead of the aluminum ...

Does the current, steel front swingarm offer more flex while leaned over in corners and weigh less than the aluminum [?]. Or, was this simply to differentiate it from the Vyrus?

Bimota website

Bimota history video

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BRMC drives a 4-4-2

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Al'turn'ative Tuesday

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Very clever alternative front-end applied to a Guzzi that reminds me of the Honda NAS.  Click on the lower right photo to see the use of a telescopic portion to this front-end in conjunction with the much larger, telescoping unit centered in the steering neck.

The Upstarts

found on the cool blog called, "The So-So's"

In addition to The Upstarts music, there is some talent in the production of this video..

The Upstarts "GOT WHAT IT TAKES" from Garvin Ha on Vimeo.

John Britten

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INTENSE.

These images are from the documentary, "One Man's Dream". Click on the link to view this incredibly inspirational story.

"The building of the bike is...possibly the most interesting part of it. But, I suppose, unless you're prepared to go through with putting it against ...the racing world, well, then, you've really proved nothing."

- John Britten









Andrew Stroud riding a wheelie on the Britten alongside a works Ducati

Proven.

other video.

Al'turn'ative Tuesday

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Very attractive application of Norman Hossack's original design. I would like to see this setup with less rake on a smaller bike....

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Hillclimb Racing

. Where else can you see a pushrod Harley-Davidson racing competitively against modern, in-line 4,liter engines? Nowhere but on the hill. A tuned, pushrod v-twin motor can conquer a hill just as fast (and arguably easier) than a tuned in-line 4 liter engine. The diversity in machinery is just one of many attributes that can attract a lot of fans to this sport. Hillclimbing is an extreme sport that deserves recognition on the scale of the X-Games. Consider these 2 basic features that are sure to entertain & generate loads of respect for the rider's skill and courage:

1. up to 240 hp on tap
2. hill courses that are practically verticle

Curt Winter from BTR Moto is expanding his bike building skill & business to suit the sport of hillclimb racing. Curt's bike above (which utilizes a RevTech 100 c.i. motor), weighs just 380 lbs. and runs on a 50/50 cocktail of Nitromethane and alcohol, good for around 160 hp. The frame (Curt's design and construction) is steel tubing with dimensions of 1.250 .095 wall D.O.M. The powertrain assembly is his own design. A Barnett Scorpion lockup clutch is used and is driven from a chain right from the crank. He hand formed the aluminum cover to protect it from dirt and debris. From there, a shaft leaves the back side of the clutch and goes to the right side of the bike. On the end is the counter sprocket which is driving the rear wheel. Gear changes consist of changing that sprocket, sizes range frome 12 tooth to a 15 tooth. The 15 tooth sprocket will provide wheel speed capable of around 95 mph. (nearly 100 mph pointing right at a hillside...) Wheelbase ranges from around 72" all the way up to about 79". Th adjustable swingarm is made & assembled by Curt. Check out a hillclimb event this summer...

CBR 954-powered climber by Curt Winter of BTR Moto

click on all photos to get a closer look