Hmm, interesting to see what we can do with ours then. We have played with it a little to improve the thrust quite a bit and have just added more goodies to push it even higher. We'll be posting thrust testing results on our website soon, and expect to go over that with just the one engine. Since the whole bike weighs around 250 pounds, it might make for an interesting ride!
This is a very detailed account of the builder's progress. He set one engine on go-cart and hit 50 mph. His latest engine, still on a test stand, has managed to put out 62.5 lbs thrust, with Fuel consumption 10 GPH and Turbine outlet temps 900 degrees F.
Yes, they just might. And some people might also try to buy coffee at McDonalds too, and we all know how safe that is. Hey, try opening a bottle of Dr. Pepper soda, complete with the explosion warning that is present on the side of the bottle. Look for it, it is actually there! Nothing in the world is safe anymore. I think I'll put on my helmet and go play in the foam covered playground now.
matthewaaronOct 5, 2006
Why do I have the feeling the next article mattsparkes posts will be titled "How to perform a skin graft"?
daffyduckOct 5, 2006
Don't you know? Those are the famous last words.
russwmooreOct 5, 2006
Hmm, interesting to see what we can do with ours then. We have played with it a little to improve the thrust quite a bit and have just added more goodies to push it even higher. We'll be posting thrust testing results on our website soon, and expect to go over that with just the one engine. Since the whole bike weighs around 250 pounds, it might make for an interesting ride!
burdettOct 5, 2006
This is a very detailed account of the builder's progress. He set one engine on go-cart and hit 50 mph. His latest engine, still on a test stand, has managed to put out 62.5 lbs thrust, with Fuel consumption 10 GPH and Turbine outlet temps 900 degrees F.
russwmooreOct 5, 2006
Yes, they just might. And some people might also try to buy coffee at McDonalds too, and we all know how safe that is. Hey, try opening a bottle of Dr. Pepper soda, complete with the explosion warning that is present on the side of the bottle. Look for it, it is actually there! Nothing in the world is safe anymore. I think I'll put on my helmet and go play in the foam covered playground now.
zbeastOct 5, 2006
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modthoJun 6, 2008
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crossersJul 11, 2008
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jdbyriderDec 9, 2008
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