What the f%*$k has Australia ever invented?

**peasea** · 3rd June 2009, 21:23

Originally Posted by 98tls

Nope there what they wrap round Harleys before going off-road,makes em easier to tow.

You made me cry.

**Matt Bleck** · 3rd June 2009, 21:57

Originally Posted by skidMark

Might wanna get that sv checked out if it doesn't accelerate as fast as a van.... van has lower cornering speed due to higher centre of gravity.

not on a wet track, you must have missed that bit, I thought you new what your talking about.....

**Edbear** · 3rd June 2009, 22:00

Originally Posted by peasea

.........and looked like this in 1937...........

Wow, I didn't think you could get those paint jobs in '37....

**98tls** · 3rd June 2009, 22:01

Originally Posted by marty

if you actually knew anything, it wasn't the engine in the triple - it was the frame that couldn't handle it. the engine output was actually under 100hp (factory). the originals were only around 75hp - just a little more than a well tuned RS250 nowadays

you obviously don't know how to 'use' a powerband

Rode a 500 once from Kaikoura to just short of the Hawkswood S bends with no front brakes

It was interesting to say the least.

**marty** · 3rd June 2009, 22:05

not a lot of engine braking going on there huh?

**peasea** · 3rd June 2009, 22:13

Originally Posted by Edbear

Wow, I didn't think you could get those paint jobs in '37....

In the outback you can get any paint job you want, as long as it's 'rustic'.

**98tls** · 3rd June 2009, 22:13

Originally Posted by marty

not a lot of engine braking going on there huh?

Twas many moons ago mate but from memory i think the fuckin thing went faster every time i changed down

I was pretty young and had never ridden a 2 smoker in my life bar one 10 minute stint on a mental YZ460/490 or something.

**TLDV8** · 3rd June 2009, 22:21

Originally Posted by marty

if you actually knew anything, it wasn't the engine in the triple - it was the frame that couldn't handle it. the engine output was actually under 100hp (factory). the originals were only around 75hp - just a little more than a well tuned RS250 nowadays

you obviously don't know how to 'use' a powerband

62 RWHP for the 750.
75 HP was the quoted crankshaft HP.
Rev limit in stock form 6800 rpm.

The frames were no worse than any other Japanese bike from the 1970's.

**MaxB** · 3rd June 2009, 22:22

Originally Posted by Ixion

I got a 750 two stroke triple says you're wrong. And I owned a Mach III 500 Kawasaki triple. Which was indeed a psychopathic homicidal killer, but not to the extent of throwing you off the back down the straight. Kawa 750 triple was actually tamer than the 500 (more power, but spread out more). On the other hand I ridden a Manx Norton says you're wrong, four strokes can have a power band (don't own one, alas)

Totally 100% agree. The 500 tried to kill me on many occasions (grin) even when gunning it in a straight line. One commonish mod for the 750/H2 was to put ace bars or clip ons in an effort to get some weight over the front. IMO the 750 was the nicer bike.

**98tls** · 3rd June 2009, 22:23

Originally Posted by TLDV8

62 RWHP for the 750.
75 HP was the quoted crankshaft HP.
Rev limit in stock form 6800 rpm.

The frames were no worse than any other Japanese bike from the 1970's.

As you say Les,dont remember the early Zs being that rigid either.

**98tls** · 3rd June 2009, 22:25

Originally Posted by TLDV8

62 RWHP for the 750.
75 HP was the quoted crankshaft HP.
Rev limit in stock form 6800 rpm.

The frames were no worse than any other Japanese bike from the 1970's.

Methinks you have some good pics of said discussion mate.

**TLDV8** · 3rd June 2009, 23:18

Originally Posted by MaxB

Totally 100% agree. The 500 tried to kill me on many occasions (grin) even when gunning it in a straight line. One commonish mod for the 750/H2 was to put ace bars or clip ons in an effort to get some weight over the front. IMO the 750 was the nicer bike.

Or fit the longer H2B / H2C swingarm.
The late 1971/1972 H2750 and 1973 H2A had steering head angles of around 29 degree's but the wheelbase was still only around 1410mm because of the very short swingarm.
That is a short bike even today.

As Ixion has said (He has a Water Bus if i recall correctly) the 750 was very torquey and fine as a commuter tourer unless you caned them.
But take off,ping he clutch while leaning back a bit and woo hoo...my worst was 48 kms from a full tank.
An awesome bike.

Originally Posted by 98tls

Methinks you have some good pics of said discussion mate.

Mike,very few photo's remain but have ace memories from the 1970's and 80's.
It was all about riding and having fun.

Edit... 62 RWHP stock,you can get close to 90 with porting,pipes and VM34's.
These days 110 RWHP is real thanks to people like Neville Lush here in Australia.
I saw the big triple in another thread (200hp) the billet case H2 with GPZ 6 speed is from Holland and has been around for quite some time.
Some will know of the Redline Kawasaki H2 drag bike 7.7 ET 170 mph on NOS,not bad for a 750cc built close to 38 years ago.

On topic for the thread,what i will say is both Australians and New Zealander's have always been at the forefront of advancement be it inventive or some challenge to overcome.
All in what i would like to think a modest way,no different when called to service they went to war and did what had to done no matter the sacrifice.
I will never knock the Aussies in a derogatory way (livestock jokes excluded) ,proud to be a New Zealander and believe in the Anzac spirit.
That is something no foreigner will ever understand.

**98tls** · 3rd June 2009, 23:26

Originally Posted by TLDV8

Or fit the longer H2B / H2C swingarm.
The late 1971/1972 H2750 and 1973 H2A had steering head angles of around 29 degree's but the wheelbase was still only around 1410mm because of the very short swingarm.
That is a short bike even today.

As Ixion has said (He has a Water Bus if i recall correctly) the 750 was very torquey and fine as a commuter tourer unless you caned them.
But take off,ping he clutch while leaning back a bit and woo hoo...my worst was 48 kms from a full tank.
An awesome bike.

Mike,very few photo's remain but have ace memories from the 1970's and 80's.
It was all about riding and having fun.

On topic for the thread,what i will say is both Australians and New Zealander's have always been at the forefront of advancement be it inventive or some challenge to overcome.
All in what i would like to think a modest way,no different when called to service they went to war and did what had to done no matter the sacrifice.
I will never knock the Aussies in a derogatory way (livestock jokes excluded) ,proud to be a New Zealander and believe in the Anzac spirit.
That is something no foreigner will ever understand.

Pic says it all mate eh,besides the bike i wouldnt mind owning the Falcon these days either,XW or XY?Looks like a W.

**98tls** · 3rd June 2009, 23:29

Originally Posted by TLDV8

On topic for the thread,what i will say is both Australians and New Zealander's have always been at the forefront of advancement be it inventive or some challenge to overcome.
All in what i would like to think a modest way,no different when called to service they went to war and did what had to done no matter the sacrifice.
I will never knock the Aussies in a derogatory way (livestock jokes excluded) ,proud to be a New Zealander and believe in the Anzac spirit.
That is something no foreigner will ever understand.

Fwiw is one of the many reasons i find that other forum a great place to hang out.