disabled modeler Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 I wouldn't want to be that close to the supercharger just in case of a backfire.
Petetrucker07 Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) I'd say it might be John Teresi and the guy who built the bike, Tom Novak. John built a replica of it.http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=95526&page=1# Edited April 12, 2015 by Petetrucker07
Crazy Ed Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 I wouldn't want to be that close to the supercharger just in case of a backfire. Hey Mark, You're worried 'bout a Bug Catcher Backfire n Not about having the Family Jewels resting on a Rocker Cover right above the Exhaust Manifold
Harry P. Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Yes, that's John Teresi. How do you ram air into the blower if the butterflies are facing sideways?
Danny Lectro Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Yes, that's John Teresi. How do you ram air into the blower if the butterflies are facing sideways? It's the power of positive thinking!
Zarana-X Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 That looks unsafe for the operator for so many reasons.
cobraman Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Saw it in person yesterday. Pretty cool bike and people also.
Bob Ellis Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Reminds me of the BOSS HOG , but that uses a 350 Chevy V8. This looks like a 454. Bet it handles well. LOL
Ace-Garageguy Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) If a whole lotta power isn't enough, WAY too much is just right. Might not wanna wear baggy pants or shoes with strings on those though. Nice thing about the blown one...it doesn't need a kick stand. Edited April 12, 2015 by Ace-Garageguy
Danny Lectro Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Nice thing about the blown one...it doesn't need a kick stand. See? Totally practical.
Danny Lectro Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 I like motorcycles that are a bit more realistically designed, personally:
Ace-Garageguy Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 I like motorcycles that are a bit more realistically designed, personally: Best of old and new-school. An anti-grav bike with an IC engine. Kewl.
Danny Lectro Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Best of old and new-school. An anti-grav bike with an IC engine. Kewl. I knew you would understand, Bill.
Ben Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Me thinks, it's the builder of the little one and the builder of the real one.
Danno Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) I'd say it might be John Teresi and the guy who built the bike, Tom Novak. John built a replica of it.http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=95526&page=1# Bingo! Edited April 13, 2015 by Danno
Danno Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) Me thinks, it's the builder of the little one and the builder of the real one. Bingo! Again. It's Tom Novak, builder of the 1:1 Sidewinder and John Teresi, builder of the 1:12 Sidewinder. They were at DESERT SCALE CLASSIC yesterday. I have a great pic of the little one sitting on top of the big one. I'll post it tomorrow. Gotta get some rest . . . Edited April 13, 2015 by Danno
Skip Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 I wouldn't want to be that close to the supercharger just in case of a backfire.Shouldn't be an issue with backfire, there is normally either a thin metal burst plate which blows out the back of the intake manifold or couple of pop off valves located on either end of the intake. Pretty much the only way that type of blower would explode would be severe valve timing issues or a Foreign object lodged between the air vanes, it would have to be fairly large as lose as the vanes are Set on street blowers. Probably wouldn't be a huge factor. With a supercharger the air movement into or towards the inlet of the scoop is a small factor. The Butterflies are more like opening the front door of the house under vacuum, there is only so much air that can fit through can fit through an opening whether it's facing into or opposite the oncoming air stream. Think of it like a hose, you can only push more water through by speed or pressure both of which are performed by means of drive speed of the superchargers air vanes. Most superchargers Used on the street are under driven a lot. Top Fuel engines are way overdriven which is why when a TF blower pops it's major catastrophic. Agree 110% with Ace, these "Bikes" are mostly for show not go, E.J. Potter really never realized the full potential of the crazy V8 Bikes he designed, built and ran. I've never been near one of these Monstrosities, I used to ride some pretty mean Sport Bikes, some with extreme evil handling like the Kawasaki 750 and 500 triples they both had so much power that the swing arms flexed so much that They regularly wore out the bushings! A V8 engine would produce enough torque and rotational mass From crankshaft alone that it would have to be a factor in handling. Then there's the weight factor not a problem for the engine but the rider would have to be an animal to realize any way near the potential of its horsepower. Did I mention, it's just plain nuts. Cool to look at heck yeah, too crazy for me. They are feats of excellent mechanical engineering to say the least!
Nitrozilla Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 (edited) I like motorcycles that are a bit more realistically designed, personally: I think you just found John's next bike build. There's even a rotating 3D GIF on their site. Research done Buddy. You're welcome Edited April 14, 2015 by Nitrozilla
gtx6970 Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 How could you ever drive it? Something tells me , he probably doesnt. At least not very far.
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