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  1. 18th November 2010, 21:25 #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by nudemetalz View Post
    The next model, the RC149 in 1966 was made entirely out of magnesium.
    Had a 5 cylinder 125cc with a crankshaft that was a 3 cylinder with conrods 120 degrees apart and then a 2 cylinder that was 180 degrees apart with the camshaft drive between them. The pistons were 35mm diameter.
    It revved to 23,000 rpm and stalled below 17,000 rpm !!!

    What the hell? There was a bike that runs on a dental drill?


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  2. 19th November 2010, 08:07 #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by Laava View Post
    Guys, guys, cupholders? You overlooked cupholders
    Yeah ... been around as long as people ... otherwise known as "hands" ...
    "So if you meet me, have some sympathy, have some courtesy, have some taste ..."
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