Stallion Motorsports1647545491 Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Did anyone else get to see or hear this thing? Probaly one of the coolest bikes I have seen recently. Guy pulled up and really drew a crowd. Does anyone have any details on the bike? We tried to talk with him, but he seemed pretty busy. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash1647545504 Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 he drove a jet bike ont he road to the place? or was it towed in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OSUlightning2000 Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 i forget the guys name but he is owner of a car dealership around here i will get his name Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stallion Motorsports1647545491 Posted August 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 He rode it in, the guy was maybe 45-48 years old. It is gloss black, and really doesn't look special, until it is started. It has a Y2K emblem on both sides, and says "something rolls royce turbine". It also has "stay 20 feet back", next to the exhaust outlets. He said it has a two speed auto, but you have to let it spool Somebody else had to have seen this thing. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest slowgsx Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 I want to say that it was greg nelson of nelson autogroup but i am not sure. I think he was showing it off at the dealer ship a few days ago. -Brandon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash1647545504 Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 crazy shit, wouldnt wanna be behind him on the freeway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIEF Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 I've seen those bikes before. They really aren't 1/4 mile kings, but more top-end power. I think they can go 250mph+ but it takes awhile. Either way they are different and bad-ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 that would be awesome!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibies Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 theres no connection to the wheels then right... like its wheels are both just loose? if so itd be sweet to have one with a normal motor for low speed stuff and then have the rockets kick in on the upper speeds smile.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black ITR Guy Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 i was told in an earlier post that in fact the motor is somehow hooked up to a drive train i dont understand how......i cant remember who told me that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDHG940 Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 I was just at route 66 speedway this weekend and watched many jets go mid 6's. Whoever wants to drive those things are nuts and I don't understand how they could drive on the street? When those afterburners kick in, the flame comes out at least 15-20' minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rl Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 It's a turbine, like they use in helicopters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest infamous me 235 Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 gotta be the same one.... http://www.columbusracing.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=19;t=002062 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulo Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 Damnit Cody, you beat me to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OSUlightning2000 Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 yesh it is greg nelson i just couldnt remember his name Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buelliganx1 Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 This bike doesnt have an afterburner so the only flame you might see is a little on startup. And yes the rear wheel is driven off of the accessory drive gearbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 Originally posted by BDHG940: I was just at route 66 speedway this weekend and watched many jets go mid 6's. Whoever wants to drive those things are nuts and I don't understand how they could drive on the street? When those afterburners kick in, the flame comes out at least 15-20' minimum. I think you are talking about jet drag bikes. This is a specail bike well kind of made for public roads not a drag only bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest infamous me 235 Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 Originally posted by Tulo: Damnit Cody, you beat me to it.You'll be saying that again when our cars are done (yeah right) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulo Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 Bring it foo graemlins/finger.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jpurdy2003 Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 I saw that on Car Crazy on Speed Channel. Jay Leno has one, and some dude that had to do with the production of it said that they're unsure of the top speed because they haven't had enough room to max it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Lee Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Does anyone know of a website that would have more info on these things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Lee Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Never mind... a quick google search came up with this: http://motorcyclecity.com/turbine.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tetsuo97z28 Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Ive seen this bike riding around in Dublin.. Its so quiet when approching you but when it passes you, you can hear the jet engine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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