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Old 15-06-09, 08:19 PM   #11
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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
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Old 15-06-09, 09:37 PM   #12
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This chap did a much better job with his 48-cylinder bike.
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Old 15-06-09, 10:22 PM   #13
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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?
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Old 15-06-09, 10:37 PM   #14
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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,
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Old 15-06-09, 10:55 PM   #15
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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....
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Old 16-06-09, 06:16 PM   #16
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Sweet... i would've expected it to sound like a tractor for some reason...
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Old 16-06-09, 08:49 PM   #17
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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.
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Old 16-06-09, 09:53 PM   #18
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Makes you wonder what these things handle like!
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Old 19-06-09, 07:06 PM   #19
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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.

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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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