Beyond the Finish Line follows the Rockstar Energy Racing team on and off the track as they take on the 2013 moto season. Get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to be the best and the perks that come with it. Episodes will be dropping every two weeks starting in January and running through the entire supercross and motocross seasons. Subscribe to the Rockstar channel to see each new episode as they drop.
from DERESTRICTED
mercredi 13 février 2013
MOTORISED BICYCLE BY WOLF CREATIVE CUSTOMS
Slapping a motor into the frame of a bicycle, laughing at the idea of suspension, then setting out to race your friends at speeds that are quite remarkably excessive are the founding principles of the world of motorcycling. The pioneers who created the very concept of the motorcycle could look at the bike picture above and below and instantly recognise it as a motorised velocipede, which if we’re honest, actually sounds a lot cooler than “motorbike”.
Jeff Wolf, the proprietor of Wolf Creative Customs, started building race-specific motorised bicycles for his son a few years back, he decided that the standard frames and engines were unreliable and a little on the finicky side so he started building his own stripped back racers from the ground up.
This is the latest creation from the father and son team Jeff and Jonathan, below is Jon’s rundown on the bike and build;
It started out as a commuter bike, that was until our friend from Venice Motorbikes threw in an extra wide back wheel, which required a chopped and widened tail section. This bike is powered by a 100cc 4 stroke with a hopped up cam, larger carb, and a custom exhaust.
The drive system is a custom built and fully adjustable jack shaft set up for the rear wide tire. The front forks are rigid triple tree forks that have been sleeved. We had the frame powder coated with a custom color, and also made a custom aluminum tank for it.
I’m not sure exactly what it is about motorised bikes like this that appeals to me so much, I’m of the mind that we should all get together and rent out a velodrome so we can hold the first international board track racing championship in 70 years. Who’s with me?
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from SILODROME
a glimpse of the Porsche GT1
Words: Drew Larrigan | Photos: Mohammed Al-Momen | Owner: Abdullah
Like the highest caliber of art, a Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion is rare – only 23 GT1 Street versions were built according to Porsche in Stuttgart. The only time most of us will see a GT1 will be at the Porsche Museum in Germany. That was the first time I experienced a GT1 and I travel everywhere for these timeless machines. Once you get past the gorgeous lines of the traditional Porsche face you are led to what feels like a considerably longer Porsche profile.
It’s clear this car was built for aerodynamics first and foremost, the tall wing and various inlets suggest aggression. No question, this said “Road Car” is a race car made for public use. Unfortunately the 23 road cars are a reclusive bunch, the last one on market was valued at $2.3 million. You can pace your local concours or even attend the local “Supercar” show, still a 911 GT1 is unlikely.
The Porsche 911 GT1 was purposed built. Porsche was competing in the GT1 class in 24 Hours of LeMans in which they needed to outrun competitors McLaren F1 GTR, and Chrysler Viper. The homologation standards required a street version of the GT1, and so Porsche handed the keys over to any one who could buy-in and was willing to take this race car on civilian streets. In 1996, a gentlemen could purchase this mid-engine rwd Porsche packed with a twin-turbo Flat 6 engine producing 540 – 680hp.
The power combined with a body built from Carbon Fiber and Kevlar propelled the GT1 0-60 in 3.8s, and if you were still holding on, 0-100 in 7.2s. Even by today’s standards this much power and race bred technology on the street is uncivil. But this is what a Supercar should be, and IS. It is not something the local mechanic can work on, nor can you simply phone a friend to see if they’ve had similar issues with the brakes. This is a league where personal dedicated mechanics come in, with a standard start-up schedule and a long log list for the start-up procedures. National Geographic named The 24 Hours of LeMans as the greatest sporting event in the World, ahead of the Olympics and the beloved World Cup. Who are we to question NatGeo? Agree or disagree, the sport of auto racing has, in turn, created a true supercar. We all should thank the French for LeMans.
Now with that, a glimpse of the Porsche GT1 from eGarage Instagram fan –
CHOPPAHEAD TRIUMPH T140
We all know what a Triton is. There’s also the ‘Tribsa,’ and even a ‘Norley’. But I hadn’t heard of a ‘Tronsa’ before. Concerned at a gap in my knowledge, I was relieved to find that Choppahead’s creation is probably the first of its kind.
It’s called ‘Tronsa’ because it’s a mix of Triumph, Honda and BSA bits. The engine and transmission are from a 1975 Triumph T140 Bonneville; the forks, triple trees and swingarm are Honda items; and the frame is from a 1968 BSA. And strangely enough, it hangs together well.
The T140 engine has been completely rebuilt, and the lovely Amal 930 carburetors are fitted with velocity stacks. Boyer electronic ignition provides a strong spark. The custom fabricated oil tank is hidden under the seat cowl, and up front is a Lucas headlight. A discreet Cat Eye LED taillight finishes off the rear.
The wheels, originally 19” at the front and 18” at the back, have been replaced by 17” Warp 9 rims shod with Avon rubber. The rear brakes and foot controls have been replaced by later Hinckley-era Triumph components.
New Bedford, MA-based Choppahead apply their own paint, and they’ve done a fine job with a satin pearl white finish. Charlie Decker of One Arm Bandit did the delicate pinstriping.
The Tronsa is now being ridden around the streets of Boston by its new owner Matt. ‘Unique’ is an overused word, especially in the world of custom motorcycles, but Matt can proudly apply it to this beautifully crafted machine.
More images and full specs on Choppahead’s website. Images by Dave Dawson.
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