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Feb 23rd, 2011, 10:41 am
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A Bit off Forum Topic- Bikes for Science
Posting for a friend, whose research just may help us all. I know we have Ducati's; but maybe you know someone who might be able to help.
I'm sending this to everyone I can think of who might know of someone with motorcycles. Specifically cheap non-running motorcycles they don't want. I'm part of a group that will be conducting some motorcycle crash-testing soon in FL, and have just been advised that the bike supplier one of the guys had lined up has canceled, so I'm looking for motorcycles to crash. I have a budget of about $200 each (though I might be able to go up a little). They do NOT have to run, but we would like an engine in there (for the weight). They should be rollers with straight forks and tires which hold air (at least for a few minutes), and the more complete and newer the better. No title required (but stolen bikes are not allowed). We'll be towing them into the wreck, hopefully at about 45mph, in order to assess damage on both vehicles and conduct energy/momentum analyses. If you guys know of anyone with an old beater they'd like to exchange for a few bucks for the good of science, please give a shout. I will be driving down the eastern seaboard from NH to FL with a trailer (currently slated to be carrying 2 GN400s and a '96 ZX6, but there's more room still!) so pickup can be arranged along the way. For your amusement, this was a similar test (though we won't have the training
wheels):
Thanks. -W
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* Wade Bartlett
* Mechanical Forensics Engineering Services, LLC
* 179 Cross Road
* Rochester NH 03867
* 603.332.3267
* Mechanical Forensics Engineering Services, LLC
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Feb 23rd, 2011, 12:03 pm
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LMAO!
Did you guys really put a Roethlisberger jersey on the crash dummy?!
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Feb 23rd, 2011, 2:08 pm
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now that was cool as hell!
but that would never happen in the real world,there are no more 80's vans left,you need a GMC yukon,lol
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Feb 23rd, 2011, 11:08 pm
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put a dummy with either blue hair or a teenager texting in the van to make the science legit!
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Feb 23rd, 2011, 11:08 pm
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I will put some feelers out for anyone looking to get rid of junk bikes.
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...Bologna music, there is nothing, and I mean nothing, sounding like an aircooled 2V Ducati engine pumping out the music through a full and open exhaust system. Knees buckle, conversations cease, and time stands still when such a thing passes by. -stolen from a random post from an anonymous member on esportbike.com
08 Ducati HM
03 Yamaha R6 track bike
02 Suzuki TL1000-R RIP baby
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Feb 24th, 2011, 8:13 am
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Have you thought of posting this on the racing BBSs [specifically WERA BBS]? They always have rolling chasis and beater bikes in garages over there.
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Feb 24th, 2011, 10:13 am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Clarustnb
Have you thought of posting this on the racing BBSs [specifically WERA BBS]? They always have rolling chasis and beater bikes in garages over there.
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Posting anywhere I can think. If you have any ideas, feel free to cut and paste the first post to whatever site! 
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Mar 8th, 2011, 6:30 pm
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I have a 94 CBR 600 F2. I rode it a few times...needs work.
PM me if interested. I have the title...
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Mar 8th, 2011, 6:37 pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nginear
LMAO!
Did you guys really put a Roethlisberger jersey on the crash dummy?!
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First thing I noticed too. F*cking hilarious. And kind of sad too.
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Mar 8th, 2011, 9:31 pm
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Love the jersey, those guys have a great sense of humor.
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