The other BD5
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The other BD5
Your probably familiar with the small BD5 micro jet airframe as it has appeared on here a few times (I have posted some pictures from Bagotville airshow previously) but I was surprised to see a motorcycle variant appear on one of my favorite motorcycle web sites.
The bike is called a Bede BD-200 LiteStar or Owosso Pulse and is based on the BD5 airframe as you can see.
Article http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2011/ ... l-vehicle/
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The bike is called a Bede BD-200 LiteStar or Owosso Pulse and is based on the BD5 airframe as you can see.
Article http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2011/ ... l-vehicle/
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Sorry, Viv, I thought you already knew about them.
I've seen videos of them cornering - I'd much rather be on two wheels.
I've seen videos of them cornering - I'd much rather be on two wheels.
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Hi Forrest
I think I know the one your talking about, is it this http://www.monotracer.ch/ I have seen these before but not the one above, that was a new one to me
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I think I know the one your talking about, is it this http://www.monotracer.ch/ I have seen these before but not the one above, that was a new one to me
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I've got another pic, but need to find it first.
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... looking for those film links, now.
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Haha great photo
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I thought you might like that one, Viv.
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One link:
Test driving a rocket car
It show's the vehicle is pretty "squirrelly" hanging a right hand turn.
Test driving a rocket car
It show's the vehicle is pretty "squirrelly" hanging a right hand turn.
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Hi Forrest
Ouch! those training wheels are not a good idea at all are they ;-( I wonder what happens at high speed when they touch down on a corner? not good I imagine
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Ouch! those training wheels are not a good idea at all are they ;-( I wonder what happens at high speed when they touch down on a corner? not good I imagine
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Imagine the yaw instability due to the friction force generated at its contact patch with the asphalt?
Yep, that's why I don't like it ... neat looking though.
Yep, that's why I don't like it ... neat looking though.
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Yes I think the Swedish one with the pop up stabilizers is the better solution for peace of mind, I would still have that terrible urge to put my feet down every time I stopped though
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I would imagine it's pretty hot in the cockpit during the summer months, too.
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Hi Forrest
I can only imagine its a cooker in California or places like it, certainly a air condition unit would be a challenge to fit
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I can only imagine its a cooker in California or places like it, certainly a air condition unit would be a challenge to fit
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Re: The other BD5
I don't mean to "beat a dead horse" but I made this pic, too.