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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Spitter on April 01, 2004, 01:45:10 PM

Title: All it needs are wings.
Post by: Spitter on April 01, 2004, 01:45:10 PM

So one day, if I have the money to burn, here is my dream ride:
http://motorcyclecity.com/turbine.htm

Cheers,
SPitter

Title: All it needs are wings.
Post by: gofaster on April 01, 2004, 01:50:30 PM

I don't know much about turbine engines, but wouldn't take a bit of time for it to get up to speed before engaging the transmission?

Title: All it needs are wings.
Post by: LePaul on April 01, 2004, 01:53:40 PM

I think Leno has one of these

Id love to hear that spool up

Title: All it needs are wings.
Post by: Spitter on April 01, 2004, 02:12:26 PM

Yeah, it probably has a bit of a warmup time, but not too bad.  They crank up pretty quick really.  
And the sound alone would make it worth it.  
I don't know how many of you are into radio control aircraft, but the turbine powered versions of those are pretty awesome to hear as well.
I want that bike...  *sigh*

Cheers,
Spitter

Title: All it needs are wings.
Post by: Tarmac on April 01, 2004, 02:15:59 PM

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Originally posted by LePaul
I think Leno has one of these

Id love to hear that spool up

Yep, popular mechanics did a big article on Leno's bike a few years back.  The same guy who makes the motorcycles also makes a pickup truck powered by a turbine.