I've always thought Guy Martin was a Superhero and now we have proof..........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wrlhvR5vHU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj7n7M8cRCs
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KK
ps this was live TV :icon_eek:
Hes not right in the head that bloke, very enjoyable programme. Best bit for me was when he wheeled that Rob North Triple concoction out, and no sign of a front brake!!! But then on a wall of death brakes are pretty redundant, if you get it wrong brakes are your last worry Id have thought. Bonkers :bug_eye
:iagree
Is there anything that man will NOT try....?
For those who missed it..
http://youtu.be/IsQ7ifNgObU
Just a pity guy didn't correct himself (or knew) that he was using a triumph t160 engine in his bike and not a BSA like he said.
Being old enough to have seen them first time around in the early seventies nothing more than badge engineering the difference between the BSA and the Trident was zilch.
Quote from: Chris Canning on March 31, 2016, 10:01:05 PM
Being old enough to have seen them first time around in the early seventies nothing more than badge engineering the difference between the BSA and the Trident was zilch.
What I forgot note the Daytona quick filler tank!! And the modern day rubber primary drive belt!!.
Quote from: Chris Canning on March 31, 2016, 10:01:05 PM
Being old enough to have seen them first time around in the early seventies nothing more than badge engineering the difference between the BSA and the Trident was zilch.
Except the Rocket 3 cylinders were angled slightly forward.
Chris, Just to clarify the difference
guys
(http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/images/localworld/ugc-images/276413/Article/images/29012407/13584474.jpg)
triumph
(http://www.classic-british-motorcycles.com/images/580xNx75Triumph-Trident-Rengine.jpg.pagespeed.ic.mtBnHOXbON.jpg)
bsa
(http://www.melrosemotorcycles.co.uk/gifs/bigbikes/BSARocket3Mk1Export-1_588x331.jpg)
We're all beginning to sound like a bunch of anoraks! :icon_wink: The early T150 Trident had the upright cylinders. The later T160 used the Rocket 3 iteration and canted them forward a bit. As did the X75 Hurricane.
Designed by Bert Hopwood and Doug Hele. Based on EdwardTurners twin. Apparently launched a few weeks before the CB750. But could have been produced 5 years earlier,according to Bert Hopwoods book. Then it may have progressed to ohc,then...who knows?? Just sums up the way the industry was run then :icon_frown:
Quote from: threepot on April 01, 2016, 01:18:25 AM
Designed by Bert Hopwood and Doug Hele. Based on EdwardTurners twin. Apparently launched a few weeks before the CB750. But could have been produced 5 years earlier,according to Bert Hopwoods book. Then it may have progressed to ohc,then...who knows?? Just sums up the way the industry was run then :icon_frown:
Indeed. The conspiracy theorists have it that Edward Turner personally scuttled the idea of a 'multi' on the basis that they were selling every 650 twin that they could produce, and therefore he could not see the point of the expenditure to develop the triple. And of course the Japanese were no threat at all since all they did was make smaller machines.
Quote from: nickjtc on April 01, 2016, 04:26:01 PM
Indeed. The conspiracy theorists have it that Edward Turner personally scuttled the idea of a 'multi' on the basis that they were selling every 650 twin that they could produce, and therefore he could not see the point of the expenditure to develop the triple. And of course the Japanese were no threat at all since all they did was make smaller machines.
His philosophy was..'people will learn to ride on they're 'small' bikes,then buy ours' Well worth a read.
Quote from: threepot on April 01, 2016, 06:08:03 PM
His philosophy was..'people will learn to ride on they're 'small' bikes,then buy ours' Well worth a read.
I agree. I started on a CB175 and lusted after a Commando, but could never afford one on apprentice wages. When I finally got one I realized that if I could have afforded it then I would have been an unhappy chappie.
Having said that, this wall of death bike shows that with a modicum of fettling and the incorporation of modern bits and pieces (especially electrical) those old nails can be made into useable daily riders. Or stunt bikes. :icon_wink:
The complete program can be seen here.......
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/guy-martins-wall-of-death-live/on-demand/60452-001
but just for the next 25 days :icon_sad:
it shows the first attempt on the Indian :thumbsup
KK
Thanks for that, Ken. Unfortunately we cannot watch the full meal deal here. Anyhoo, I wonder (Captain Buzzkill speaking here) how much Indian paid to get involved in this. After all it was/is their early bikes that were the kings of the wall o' death................ And it would be only proper for them to be involved in the Guinness attempt.
:rrr
What's next? Fastest lap of great Britain?
Quote from: fattyjr on April 06, 2016, 04:29:53 PM
:rrr
What's next? Fastest lap of great Britain?
Ah yes, but who sets the route?? Is there an 'official' lap route?
Quote from: nickjtc on April 02, 2016, 06:00:25 AM
Thanks for that, Ken. Unfortunately we cannot watch the full meal deal here. Anyhoo, I wonder (Captain Buzzkill speaking here) how much Indian paid to get involved in this. After all it was/is their early bikes that were the kings of the wall o' death................ And it would be only proper for them to be involved in the Guinness attempt.
Even now,thats nice looking :icon_smile: