The other BD5

[Viv]

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/

Viv

[WebPilot]

Sorry, Viv, I thought you already knew about them.

I've seen videos of them cornering - I'd much rather be on two wheels.

[Viv]

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

Viv

[WebPilot]

I've got another pic, but need to find it first.

[WebPilot]

Ronald McDonald ...

[WebPilot]

... looking for those film links, now.

[Viv]

Haha great photo

Viv

[WebPilot]

I thought you might like that one, Viv.

[WebPilot]

One link:

Test driving a rocket car

It show's the vehicle is pretty "squirrelly" hanging a right hand turn.

[Viv]

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

Viv

[WebPilot]

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.

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[Viv]

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

Viv

[WebPilot]

I would imagine it's pretty hot in the cockpit during the summer months, too.

[Viv]

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

Viv

[WebPilot]

I don't mean to "beat a dead horse" but I made this pic, too.

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