‘Kickboxer’ is powered by a Subaru WRX engine. It has an innovative suspension system featuring two single-sided swingarms. This is precisely what allowed the designer to create the aggressive and very compact overall look.
Kickboxer
‘Kickboxer’ is powered by a Subaru WRX engine. It has an innovative suspension system featuring two single-sided swingarms. This is precisely what allowed the designer to create the aggressive and very compact overall look.
Nixon Tattoos is Open!
Brandon Nixon is now open! Its great to see Bob Davidson's old location with the lights on! Brandon is working out of the old shop and has brought his new look to this venture! Be sure to check out his work at 43 Water Street in Digby, NS. He has got a lot of talent and knows how to make the colours jump off the skin! You can visit his facebook page as well!
Canadian Kid gets'r Done!
The UNO is a northern design from an exciting young designer. Check out the other concepts by typing "Concept" in the search bar on the top left of our page. There is another mono wheel by bombadier but Bens design is on its way to production!
18-year-old Canadian, Ben J. Poss Gulak, has always done a lot of tinkering, model trains, rockets, that sort of thing, but the Uno, is something else entirely. The Uno, is a parallel wheel, electric motorcycle that operates like a Segway, lean forward to go forward, lean backwards to go in reverse. Ben unveiled his creation at the 2008 National Motorcycle Show in Toronto, where he was surrounded by the usual V-twin crowd, in fact his booth was right next to Russ Mitchell of Exile Cycles, but he managed to get a lot of attention, anyway.
Ben started his design with hand sketches and then moved to Google SketchUp. A Solidworks salesman tried to sell him a copy of the CAD software but Ben said it was more than he could afford. After he showed the salesman what he was doing, a copy of Solidworks showed up the next day. Cool.
The frame was adapted from a Yamaha R1, the body is custom built from foam which was eventually used for a fiberglass mold. He got some help with the gyro setup from robotics and gyro expert Trevor Blackwell in California. The Uno has 2 gyros, one for the forward and reverse movement, the other for turning. Once those were sorted out the Uno was in operation.
If this is the sort of thing Ben is building at 18, I can only imagine what we'll see in the future. Very well done, Ben!
18-year-old Canadian, Ben J. Poss Gulak, has always done a lot of tinkering, model trains, rockets, that sort of thing, but the Uno, is something else entirely. The Uno, is a parallel wheel, electric motorcycle that operates like a Segway, lean forward to go forward, lean backwards to go in reverse. Ben unveiled his creation at the 2008 National Motorcycle Show in Toronto, where he was surrounded by the usual V-twin crowd, in fact his booth was right next to Russ Mitchell of Exile Cycles, but he managed to get a lot of attention, anyway.
Ben started his design with hand sketches and then moved to Google SketchUp. A Solidworks salesman tried to sell him a copy of the CAD software but Ben said it was more than he could afford. After he showed the salesman what he was doing, a copy of Solidworks showed up the next day. Cool.
The frame was adapted from a Yamaha R1, the body is custom built from foam which was eventually used for a fiberglass mold. He got some help with the gyro setup from robotics and gyro expert Trevor Blackwell in California. The Uno has 2 gyros, one for the forward and reverse movement, the other for turning. Once those were sorted out the Uno was in operation.
If this is the sort of thing Ben is building at 18, I can only imagine what we'll see in the future. Very well done, Ben!
New Mac from the UK!
I wanted to take something from the simplicity and non-conformity that unites the chopper builders with the philosophy of the Italian singles manufacturers from the 1950s and 1960s and the spirit of competition specials that of taking something standard and improving it. Uniting all this in a belief that the riding experience and the stories that go with motorcycle journeys seem to have been sanitized by technology and plastic. We took all this, wrote the design brief and started 'Mac Motorcycles'.
-Elis Pit (Founder)
Mac Motorcycles are powered by the Buell® single cylinder, air-cooled, 2-valve, push rod, 492cc, 5-speed 'Blast' engine. They're called "thumpers" and with good reason, with one combustion for every 720° of crankshaft rotation when that cylinder fires, it's really an "event".
Motor Photos
Valve adjustment is automatic, using hydraulic lifters. The transmission is down low giving a low centre-of-gravity that helps great handling. The fuel is enriched en route to the pot. Mac bikes exploit the power-to-weight ratio principle with this great little motor and a very light rolling-chassis.
Stock motors produce 34 HP at 6500 RPM but a bolt-on big-bore kit (515 cc), Andrews Cams, a Mikuni HSR 42 carb', Screamin' Eagle ignition and a Supertrapp exhaust will produce around 50 HP at 7200 RPM. A Blast running an NRHS 515 kit set a record at Bonneville in the 650 class, whilst much of the tuning potential of the motor has been exploited by the short and flat track racers in the States.
CHECK THEM OUT AT WWW.Mac-Motorcycles.com
Deus Ex Machina Concept Bike
There is a new Motorcycle Design Program at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. Previously well known for their ability to churn out some outstanding automobile concepts, it seems that just recently a student named Jake Loniak is making some waves and bringing a lot of positive attention to this particular program. Another shot of this awesome looking bike after the jump, as well more info on how this baby can work.
The concept is called ‘Deus Ex Machina’ and it’s not your everyday motorcycle. It’s an exoskeleton, allowing the driver to “wear” the vehicle. 36 pneumatic ‘muscles’ maneuver the bike based on the rider’s movements, so it seems that you would not be able to eat a bagel, drink your coffee, or stay updated on your boss’s emails while commuting to work…unless of course you were able to blend all of that in a mixer and hook it up to a bendy straw.
H1N1 Mask
A quick solution for an H1N1 mask...but remember what mama used to tell you before leaving the house!
Suzuki's Future Retro '80s Concept Bike
Suzuki has been working on a couple of concepts to see how the public will respond. Even the more popular companies are working hard at keeping their edge and finding out what the people will spend their hard earned cash on.
BMW 2010 "Simple" Concept.
This three wheel wonder is the new concept from BMW. The "Simple" is designed to keep people feeling comfortable on the road with a little more safety then the average two wheel ride. Look for this bad boy to hit the roads in the near future.
U.S. Vets Trike.
We are always posting bikes that inspire...check out this trike dedicated to the men and woman in the military.
Making a moment.
Thanks to all those who came out to participate in the Tribute to Bob last week. It was awesome seeing a community come together and remember...thanks for the stories, thanks for the tears, thanks for the laughs. All of you did Bob proud. Remember: It only ends when we let it go. Thanks for the memories Bob...
1957, 1958 & 1959 All Rolled Into One!
This little Chevy is just too cool! This car was built by N2A Motors (No Two Alike).
Unbelievable! The company is planning a production run
Of about 100 vehicles.. It sits on a Corvette C6 chassis,
Front styled like a 57 Chevy, side like a 58, rear like a 59.
Hence the designation "789."
Bowling Night
The DC Riders are having a bowling nite on Nov. 14th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm, at Wilson's Bowling Center, Conway, Digby Co., NS.
The cost per person will be $10.00 (this covers all the bowling we can do between 7 and 10, and shoes, taxes included).
Hope that you will be able to make it, and you can bring guests with you if you like. If possible just email me back with the number of people attending.
A great evening of entertainment . . . guaranteed!!! . . . got to be, Tony Chute is going.
Tribute to Bob.
There will be a memorial service for Bob at DWC this Tuesday at 3 pm. It'll be a time to start the healin'. Everyone is welcome...lets stand together.
Bike of the Day
Note the 6 bottles of nos on the back end...yup, 6!!!! I want to borrow this and watch what kind of trouble Tony could get into!
"Get Away" vehicle!
Mad Ron Laycock is the father of this beast that is powered by a Rolls Royce Viper Turbojet aircraft engine.
The project has now been running for about 5 years and as far as we are aware holds the unofficial record for the worlds most powerful motorcycle.
Specifications
Engine
* ROLLS ROYCE VIPER MK.202 TURBOJET - Originaly Installed in Macchi Jet trainer or Jet Provost aircraft.
* Thrust = 2,450 lbs aprox 3,800 horsepower + after burner another 1200 horsepower.
* Air Flow = 32,000 CFM aprox
* Pressure ratio = 4.3 :1
* Compressor = 7 stage axial flow
* Engine Weight =290 KGs
Frame
* Built by MAD
* Seamless sched 80 tubing
* Wheelbase = 3.4 meters
Front end
* FJ 1200 Yamaha
Rear end
* Dragway rims mad built hub twin discs no chains or sprockets to break.
Don't Talk On Cell While Driving!
The Honda crotch rocket rider was traveling at approximately 85 mph. The VW driver was talking on a cell phone when she pulled out from a side street, apparently not seeing the motorcycle. The rider's reaction time was not sufficient enough to avoid this accident. The car had two passengers, and the bike rider was found INSIDE the car with them. The Volkswagen actually flipped over from the force of impact and landed 20 feet from where the collision took place.
All three involved (two in the car and the bike rider) were killed instantly. This graphic demonstration was placed at the Motorcycle Fair by the Police and Road Safety Department.
The DC Riders are having a bowling nite on Nov. 14th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm, at Wilson's Bowling Center, Conway, Digby Co., NS.
The cost per person will be $10.00 (this covers all the bowling we can do between 7 and 10, and shoes, taxes included).
Hope that you will be able to make it, and you can bring guests with you if you like. If possible just email me back with the number of people attending.
A great evening of entertainment . . . guaranteed!!! . . . got to be, Tony Chute is going.
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