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Jamiebridges123

15-06-09 08:19 PM

Re: Monster V8 Bike

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Originally Posted by Richie (Post 1942302)

It's Two race tuned Hillman Imp engines, Yamaha XJR1200 front end, Honda CBX fuel tank, Suzuki rear wheel, Kawasaki Z1300 gearbox converted to chain drive, 4 x 40 IDF Webbers, Rover distributor. All contained in a homemade stainless steel frame and homemade fairing. Won the MCN Special of the Year in 1985.

Yeah coulda guessed! Interesting selection of parts though
:cyclopsani:

Dan	15-06-09 09:37 PM

Re: Monster V8 Bike

This chap did a much better job with his 48-cylinder bike.

KeithCRM

15-06-09 10:22 PM

Re: Monster V8 Bike

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Originally Posted by Thingus (Post 1941725)

At least the boss hoss mass of steel looks presentable. I wouldn't put the first bike in with the cattle.
I bet it doesn't sound or go like a V8 anyways.

Can't comment about the sound as I missed it leaving, pipes looked straight through though.

It begs one question; WHY?

dizzyblonde

15-06-09 10:37 PM

Re: Monster V8 Bike

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Originally Posted by Dan (Post 1942448)

This chap did a much better job with his 48-cylinder bike.

My other half has seen that for real. He says its absolutely immense. Its even more impressive when it starts up,

Luckypants

15-06-09 10:55 PM

Re: Monster V8 Bike

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Originally Posted by Thingus (Post 1941725)

I bet it doesn't sound or go like a V8 anyways.

The Boss Hoss sounds like a pukka V8, as it is a small block Buick engine IIRC. Certainly sounded good pulling away....

Thingus

16-06-09 06:16 PM

Re: Monster V8 Bike

Sweet... i would've expected it to sound like a tractor for some reason...

Biker Biggles

16-06-09 08:49 PM

Re: Monster V8 Bike

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Originally Posted by Dan (Post 1942448)

This chap did a much better job with his 48-cylinder bike.

That bike lives at Red Dog MC at Potters Bar.And it is a genuine 48 cylinder engine that starts and runs.Couple of other specials in the shop as well,so worth a visit.

Ive seen the V8 Imp at Mallory Park a couple of times too.

Girth

16-06-09 09:53 PM

Re: Monster V8 Bike

Makes you wonder what these things handle like!

TeddyBearKing

19-06-09 07:06 PM

Re: Monster V8 Bike

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Originally Posted by KeithCRM (Post 1941325)

Saw this at Cosford Airshow today! Anybody seen it before or know anything about it?

Looked like two Hilman Imp engines put together to make a V8.

Can't do big pictures :(

Yes! i saw this at Donnington last year. Tho i didnt see it arrive nor leave, it was just sitting there before i went on the track and was gone when i came off the track...

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