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nzspokes
9th February 2016, 19:32
Not sure what to say, guess its different.

http://thekneeslider.com/homebuilt-recumbent-motorcycle-racer-competes-in-mra-sanctioned-event/
Grumph
9th February 2016, 20:00
Pretty sure it's been done before. I seem to remember reading about and seeing pics of one in the UK in the late 50's. Possibly one in Oz too.
It's a bit heavy for a 500 kawa too. My F3 bike was 3/4 the weight...
nzspokes
9th February 2016, 20:06
Pretty sure it's been done before. I seem to remember reading about and seeing pics of one in the UK in the late 50's. Possibly one in Oz too.
It's a bit heavy for a 500 kawa too. My F3 bike was 3/4 the weight...

First ive seen one but I guess nothing is new. Wonder if it would work for disabled people.
F5 Dave
9th February 2016, 21:35
Two second to last places. Not setting the world on fire. Wheelbase is just like a train.
Banditbandit
10th February 2016, 10:28
First ive seen one but I guess nothing is new. Wonder if it would work for disabled people.

Do you mean racers?

I suspect the long wheel base could be an issue ..
Tazz
10th February 2016, 11:41
It's ugly. It's slow. You'd be well more likely do you yourself a mischief in a crash.

1/10. Would not hit.

But, I like it :niceone:
Grumph
10th February 2016, 12:20
Do you mean racers?

I suspect the long wheel base could be an issue ..

Doing it the other way - a kneeler solo - the long wheelbase was a disadvantage.
Mo Haley built several kneelers. The last I know of was a 125 which was fully streamlined.
Looked very good too, no idea where it is now, probably in a collection somewhere.