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Coyote_xb12s
Posted on Monday, September 25, 2006 - 08:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I thought you guys might enjoy this sweeeeet carbon fiber and unobtanium eye candy from HRC destined for Dani Pedrosa and Nicky Hayden's 2007 attack on MotoGP.
NOTE: Notice the familiar exhaust placement??
Is Eric getting any royalties for design use?
Or is imitation the true form of flattery from Honda??


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Diablobrian
Posted on Monday, September 25, 2006 - 09:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Erik's patent on the exhaust has to do with the shape of the exhaust helping
direct air flow to the motor IIRC.

I really like the minimalist fairings on these bikes!
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Eboos
Posted on Monday, September 25, 2006 - 09:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

"I really like the minimalist fairings on these bikes!"

Not much logo space, better charge the sponsors more.

Who is that riding Pedrosa's bike? Is that one of HRC's test riders?
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Tq_freak
Posted on Monday, September 25, 2006 - 09:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Diablo, I do to. they are about as neked as a GP bike can get
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Monday, September 25, 2006 - 09:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I want a shorter seat than even the Lightnings have. I want virtually no tail. This bike is getting very close.

I want seat with no tail and the hugger. I likey this ALOT!
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Diablobrian
Posted on Monday, September 25, 2006 - 09:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

naked, but functional. Note the pieces up against the motor to help smooth the air flow
from the radiators so it will cool more efficiently.

I'm just surprised at the stubby tail. That doesn't usually help much closing the
air behind the rider. Especially when you hit 200 mph or so.

But what do I know? I'm still just an amateur engineer, but I'm working towards
becoming a pro.
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Jiffy
Posted on Monday, September 25, 2006 - 11:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

They probably have that fairing on that bike so it is easier to access while testing. The real race bike will probably have more fairing...if not for more logo space at least.
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Thespive
Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 12:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Very nice looking bike.

--Sean
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Buellman39
Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 07:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Look at the front brake rotors, no cooling holes.
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Glitch
Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 07:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Look at the carbon fiber front brake rotors they don't use cooling holes.
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12r
Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 08:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Look at the carbon fiber front brake rotors they don't use cooling holes.
YesveryniceIwantone
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Diablobrian
Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 10:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Not for the street you don't.

They don't really work until they are HOT!
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Rasta_dog
Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 10:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Where did you get these sik pictures?
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Moboy516
Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 10:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

roadracingworld.com and superbikeplanet.com have had sik pics
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Elff
Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 02:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I want that motorcycle to bear my children
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Perry
Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 02:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'd rather it bear ME a few times around the track.
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