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Dutch · Dec 23, 2018

robs ss · Dec 23, 2018

Dutch
That's an interesting exercise.
Well executed but I wonder "why"?
DOHC chain (belt) drive on a long stroke single with limited RPM.
No front brake (speedway?).
Very flash, but again - why?
The small 'un behind it would run rings around it and not need refuelling as much.
Cheers (and Merry Christmas)
Rob

Dutch · Dec 23, 2018

"Retired banker Nerio Pancaldi has a hobby. Every year he takes an old Italian road bike (usually a small OHV single) and converts it to an OHC or DOHC or Desmo design! DOHC via a cascade of gears."

ntst8 · Dec 23, 2018

Fascinating mixture.
The frame bolts to the crankcases as in the prewar 16H/Model 18 diamond frames, but with telescopic forks and swing arm. Dolls head gearbox matches a diamond frame. Quite tall, model 19 engine?? Is the OHC gear driven?
As for why, well some people have the skill to waste their time in wonderful ways.

Dutch · Dec 23, 2018

Thank you Rob
Happy Holidays to you also.

robs ss · Dec 24, 2018

Dutch
My comment wasn't meant to denigrate your contribution but simply ask the question.
Merry Christmas to you
Regards
Rob

Fast Eddie · Dec 24, 2018

I often ask the same question!

But, being honest, I think my own mild scepticism is primarily fuelled by jealousy of people who have THAT much spare time on their hands !!

Triton Thrasher · Dec 24, 2018

robs ss said:
No front brake (speedway?).

What do you mean?

Dutch · Dec 24, 2018

robs ss said:
Dutch
My comment wasn't meant to denigrate your contribution but simply ask the question.
Merry Christmas to you
Regards
Rob

I didn't "feel" denigrated - - -
No - I totally understand how some would feel about these hobby's. When I see someone who's built a running/driving 1/10th scale formula one car that has soooo many hours of fabrication in it. It's cool - but - all I can think is "you need a girlfriend".
These motorcycles are a bit cooler though - at least you can ride them (not talking about the girlfriend).

robs ss · Dec 25, 2018

Triton Thrasher said:
What do you mean?

Obviously no brake on RHS - possible on LHS but no cable evident so likely no.
End result - no front brake - much like speedway (and some other sports).
Christmas cheers
Rob

Triton Thrasher · Dec 25, 2018

robs ss said:
DOHC chain (belt) drive

Looks far more like a train of gears.

Triton Thrasher · Dec 25, 2018

robs ss said:
Obviously no brake on RHS - possible on LHS but no cable evident so likely no.
End result - no front brake - much like speedway (and some other sports).

It’s got a 7” full width hub, a front brake lever and the cable showing under the bottom yoke. And you reckon it has no brake?

A gearbox, two gallon tank, clip-ons and rear set footrests would be a unique approach to speedway.

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