Hubless motorcycle
- Thread starter tekdeus
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Do not understand.
How is that doing tha....? and where is the.....? and then what makes that hap...?
Wow. I want to see an explanation of how that works, cuz that is just plain mind-blowing.
How is that doing tha....? and where is the.....? and then what makes that hap...?
Wow. I want to see an explanation of how that works, cuz that is just plain mind-blowing.
I think the rims have bearings integrated so they can roll on the rim itself. The rims bolt into the chassis. I think the rear tire must be driven from the outside, by a hidden wheel or roller, which also serves as the rear brake. A similar roller or friction surface/drum might serve as the front brake. I assume the performance of this bike would render it totally impractical, and is strictly meant for show. A car with these wheels would stop traffic!! That would be fun to cruise around in and freak people out.
More pics: http://www.amenmotorcycles.com/Images/Gallery-HublessMonster/pages/hublessback.htm
More pics: http://www.amenmotorcycles.com/Images/Gallery-HublessMonster/pages/hublessback.htm
Ever watched a show called 'Biker Build-Off' on Discovery Channel? The show ran from 2002-2007.
This concept was shown on the show by builder Billy Lane, he has been building hubless bikes for a few years now.
Check out the Bikes section of his webpage: http://www.choppersinc.com/flash/index.asp
This concept was shown on the show by builder Billy Lane, he has been building hubless bikes for a few years now.
Check out the Bikes section of his webpage: http://www.choppersinc.com/flash/index.asp
Yep, been around forever.
From a design standpoint it's stupid though. You're increasing the rotation of the bearings many MANY times which will lead to earlier failure and lower tops speeds.
From a design standpoint it's stupid though. You're increasing the rotation of the bearings many MANY times which will lead to earlier failure and lower tops speeds.
romaniello;1246834 said:
badass billy lane built the best looking bikes!!! i use to love watching that show and watching him just come up with some random shit on his bikes, and most the time they were complete 1 offs, made his own tanks and everything... unlike every1 else who uses a bunch of premade shit and changes lil things here n there
