Lurker's V-twin build
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Thanks guys. I'm surprised they were interested in my bike at all. They always seem to feature very professional builds not some hack jobs built in a apartment.
I think the comments are kinda funny. I have always been the type of person to do things that I like, and not worry about what other say.
I think the comments are kinda funny. I have always been the type of person to do things that I like, and not worry about what other say.
Lurker, your bike is uber pro. The fact of how and where you made this art, only makes it that much cooler.
I was surprised at some of the comments. I wanted to reply that perhaps folks didn't quite understand what they were viewing. An awesom era replica with the added features of safety and efficiency.
Folks who actually build know how huge a deal, effort and about 1,110 little puzzles you over came to build her.
I forget who said it early in this thread but you really have raised the bar.
I was surprised at some of the comments. I wanted to reply that perhaps folks didn't quite understand what they were viewing. An awesom era replica with the added features of safety and efficiency.
Folks who actually build know how huge a deal, effort and about 1,110 little puzzles you over came to build her.
I forget who said it early in this thread but you really have raised the bar.
Lurker, You built an awesome bike... Can you describe what the motor feels like in the frame while riding it? Does it want to bounce all over? or is it steady? Do you have to fight any vibration in the turns? and how do I order shirts without facebook?
Thanks
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Lurker, your bike is uber pro. The fact of how and where you made this art, only makes it that much cooler.
I was surprised at some of the comments. I wanted to reply that perhaps folks didn't quite understand what they were viewing. An awesom era replica with the added features of safety and efficiency.
Folks who actually build know how huge a deal, effort and about 1,110 little puzzles you over came to build her.
I forget who said it early in this thread but you really have raised the bar.
What he said.
Thanks Dan, that means a lot coming from a moderator.
feelyx- I'm assuming you figured it out. I'm heading out of town tomorrow for the weekend but I'm hoping to get them sent to you before I leave. I just wanted to give you the heads up.
The engine is securely mounted a has very little vibration when riding. I believe this is because it is a twin. The 23hp Briggs is a very well balanced engine, my gx200 bike had way more vibration. Because the engine was never designed to be used in a motorcycle it has a very raw feel to it. Its not like riding any other motorcycle, there is a fear factor that I have not felt on other bikes. You have to be aware of what is going on between your legs because there are so many dangers; weather it be getting you foot caught in a chain or bel or burning you leg on the exhaust. With that said I feel it really invokes the the spirit of the originals and the dangers the riders had to be aware of.
I would love to have someone who owns the real deal ride my bike, just so I can see what there impressions are.
feelyx- I'm assuming you figured it out. I'm heading out of town tomorrow for the weekend but I'm hoping to get them sent to you before I leave. I just wanted to give you the heads up.
The engine is securely mounted a has very little vibration when riding. I believe this is because it is a twin. The 23hp Briggs is a very well balanced engine, my gx200 bike had way more vibration. Because the engine was never designed to be used in a motorcycle it has a very raw feel to it. Its not like riding any other motorcycle, there is a fear factor that I have not felt on other bikes. You have to be aware of what is going on between your legs because there are so many dangers; weather it be getting you foot caught in a chain or bel or burning you leg on the exhaust. With that said I feel it really invokes the the spirit of the originals and the dangers the riders had to be aware of.
I would love to have someone who owns the real deal ride my bike, just so I can see what there impressions are.
Hi Lurker..here is a decription of how Larry Barnes rides on one of these machines....
Larry Barnes, describes the experience: "Taking laps on the Excelsior replica was a great 'checkered flag' to top off my 30-year motorcycle racing experience. When it lit up, the roar from the two very short pipes was music. And it handled like being on rails. The only issue was the extreme vibration created by the big twin engine. My glasses were bouncing on my nose so much I couldn't see where I was going at anything over half-throttle. Riding the bike gave me a real appreciation and amazement for what those young men in the board track era must have felt."
...DD
Larry Barnes, describes the experience: "Taking laps on the Excelsior replica was a great 'checkered flag' to top off my 30-year motorcycle racing experience. When it lit up, the roar from the two very short pipes was music. And it handled like being on rails. The only issue was the extreme vibration created by the big twin engine. My glasses were bouncing on my nose so much I couldn't see where I was going at anything over half-throttle. Riding the bike gave me a real appreciation and amazement for what those young men in the board track era must have felt."
...DD
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Nice job, Lurker. Don't wanna ride these more than a few minutes!
Dave
http://boardtracker.blogspot.com/
Dave
http://boardtracker.blogspot.com/
I didn't realize how many performance parts houses and parts for these V-twins... I think instead of the 420cc I am going to build a vanguard, maybe even with a blower.
http://www.performancevtwins.com/
http://www.performancevtwins.com/
Glad you liked the shirts feelyx.
These engine have tons of after market for them. Yet another reason I chose to use one. I can't imagine what one these would be like souped up, I'm still nervous to ride mine in mostly stock form. Both are good engines in fact I am planning on using one of the 420s for my next build they are a lot cheaper than the v-twins.
dmar, what do you mean you wouldn't want to ride one for more than a few minutes. It is hands down the most fun I have ever had on a bike.
These engine have tons of after market for them. Yet another reason I chose to use one. I can't imagine what one these would be like souped up, I'm still nervous to ride mine in mostly stock form. Both are good engines in fact I am planning on using one of the 420s for my next build they are a lot cheaper than the v-twins.
dmar, what do you mean you wouldn't want to ride one for more than a few minutes. It is hands down the most fun I have ever had on a bike.
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LOL, mine is horribly uncomfortable. I have cafe bikes that are not quite as bad but I don't enjoy riding those too much more than for the attention they get - age I guess.
Then again, without the attention, I'd take the climate controlled car every time!
Dave
Then again, without the attention, I'd take the climate controlled car every time!
Dave
Lurker, your creation is BEU-TEEEEE-FULL !!!! NICE JOB!! Congrats on the article on your ride-able art. Even from where I sit the eleven month wait was well worth while. Rick
Horribly Uncomfortable pretty much sums up my personal reasons for not "board tracking it" any more. 47 year old backs like to stay upright
They are beautiful to look at though!
It's been a long time since I posted any updates with this bike but to be honest I haven't done much with it other than enjoy it. However a few months back I was asked to star in a music video with my v-twin bike, for a new band called Shaky Shrines. The video has not been released yet, but I thought I might share a few stills from it.
Very cool! Videos are fun. My 427 Cobra was supposed to be in a Star Trek Band called "Warp 11" but the scene was too dark to catch the car in the alley. But I was in a wedding scene in it, lol. It's fun being part of small bits of pop culture. Kudos!
Hey guys, sorry for being absent so much lately but during the summer months I don't have much time for bike stuff so I have very little to update on.
The guys from Shaky Shrines just released the first of three planned music videos and I though you might be interested to see the v-twin in action.
Check out the video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4kqTHvQU1g
The guys from Shaky Shrines just released the first of three planned music videos and I though you might be interested to see the v-twin in action.
Check out the video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4kqTHvQU1g