obba
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posted January 23, 2008 03:28 PM
You guys are pussys
If this isn't a fake, then think what his qtr is gonna be?
http://nothingtoxic.com/media/1162006417/Motorcycle_with_a_Jet_Engine
  
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iflyems
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posted January 23, 2008 04:01 PM
It isn't fake. In fact, Jay Leno bought one. They are built in New Iberia, La. They use Allison C20B gas turbine helicopter engines that put out about 420hp, give or take. Nobody has run one in the 1/4 yet, but my guess would be it would run mid 8's due to a lot of factors.
Do a google search of Jay Leno and see if you can find his collection and you'll see one of these bikes in there.
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FASTESTbusaAROUND
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posted January 23, 2008 04:23 PM
Mid 8's with 420 HP? That's all? That thing must put out a lotta heat -- 
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Bently
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posted January 23, 2008 04:27 PM
 Edited By: Bently on 23 Jan 2008 16:27
Actually Leno has had that bike for a few years, and it use to be on the website that designed that bike that the 1/4 mile time was 9.98 and Its 320 hp and 425 ft pounds of TQ 286 HP at the rear wheel, so besides being different all not that impressive from a numbers standpoint. you can check it out at
http://www.marineturbine.com/y2k_superbike_brochure.pdf
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obba
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posted January 23, 2008 04:31 PM
The clip on Youtube, reckons it is Leno on his bike...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTmgfF1zghg&feature=related
So i take there is no need for a chain?
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Bently
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posted January 23, 2008 04:37 PM
Just a chain on your wallet!
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obba
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posted January 23, 2008 04:39 PM
Here is the answer - from the guy who makes them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CKitsNGsYU&feature=related
And it does use the chain for transmission!!!
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FASTESTbusaAROUND
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posted January 23, 2008 06:18 PM
Pretty long wheelbase...
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ghostman
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posted January 23, 2008 07:01 PM
Sorry fellas, still on dial-up(Didn't even open the link). You must be talking about the Y2K.
Heard Jay talking about how crazy it is trying to time the throttle coming out of the corners, melting people's bumpers, and of course, not being stupid enough to try to top it out. 
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MasterBlaster
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posted January 24, 2008 10:14 AM
In a helicopter that engine burns about 1/2 gallon a minute. Prolly on the bike somewhat less, but still gotta be up there. Turbine is designed to run max RPM continously, with torque depending on load. Dont know what they are burning for fuel, but Jet fuel is kerosene more or less, so might be a problem if you wanted to go anywhere. Not a great choice if your salary dont match J's.
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dubious
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posted January 25, 2008 06:33 AM
converted for diesel....
very heavy, just beginning to breathe by the 1/4 mile
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