old3bob Posted June 19 (edited) "we've seen all sorts of weird and seemingly pointless engine swaps. From a Hayabusa-swapped Citicar to a fireblade-powered Ruckus, the wonderful world of YouTube has no shortage of insane backyard builds. And a recent video by the YouTube channel BUM showcases yet another one. This time, it's a Coleman CT200U, a minibike a lot of kids dream of owning as their first motorized two-wheeler. With a 199cc engine and chunky, tractor-like tires, this thing is surely a lot of fun for both beginner and seasoned riders. But what happens if you want to throw all sense out the window and transform it into a 200-horsepower deathtrap? Well, this is exactly what the folks at BUM did, as they transplanted a Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade engine into the Coleman mini-bike. As you would expect, the engine was by no means a bolt-on install, with tons of fabrication work needed in order to mount the engine safely (that’s if safety is even in the equation here)." Edited June 19 by old3bob 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted June 20 I'd rather have a Henderson ...... meep meep ! although they did make a six back in 1930s ; 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old3bob Posted June 20 I watched a video on that minibike to see if it was real and it was, luckily no one has killed themselves on it so far.... Never seen a Henderson, those are big ones! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old3bob Posted July 4 more is not always better, an extreme example: can't see the road through the motors! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted July 5 I been watching 'Car SOS' - tv , steal that car you have been meaning to restore for years, totally restore it from scratch and then surprise you with it . Did a great old Volvo last night ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old3bob Posted July 5 3 hours ago, Nungali said: I been watching 'Car SOS' - tv , steal that car you have been meaning to restore for years, totally restore it from scratch and then surprise you with it . Did a great old Volvo last night ! that's a very fine looking car all around! I finally made good progress on my old cars engine and transmission install. (rebuilt) Tried a new way (to me) to add coolant after a rebuild which uses a vacuum device to fill the system by sucking coolant into it, and it worked great! No burping system or having air pockets! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taomeow Posted July 5 Can I tell you a secret while you're talking cars? I only know one thing about cars. To wit: I want a Bugatti Tourbillon. And unlike what its name may suggest, the price tag is not in the billions. A mere $4.5 million separates me from my want. Well, closer to $4.8 for some versions, but I'd go for the lower end, I'm not too proud to skimp a bit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old3bob Posted July 5 5 hours ago, Taomeow said: Can I tell you a secret while you're talking cars? I only know one thing about cars. To wit: I want a Bugatti Tourbillon. And unlike what its name may suggest, the price tag is not in the billions. A mere $4.5 million separates me from my want. Well, closer to $4.8 for some versions, but I'd go for the lower end, I'm not too proud to skimp a bit. that's wild fancy... in heaven there are no cars that's why we drive them here, apparently that includes no beer? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted July 6 20 hours ago, old3bob said: that's a very fine looking car all around! I finally made good progress on my old cars engine and transmission install. (rebuilt) Tried a new way (to me) to add coolant after a rebuild which uses a vacuum device to fill the system by sucking coolant into it, and it worked great! No burping system or having air pockets! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted July 6 19 hours ago, Taomeow said: Can I tell you a secret while you're talking cars? I only know one thing about cars. To wit: I want a Bugatti Tourbillon. And unlike what its name may suggest, the price tag is not in the billions. A mere $4.5 million separates me from my want. Well, closer to $4.8 for some versions, but I'd go for the lower end, I'm not too proud to skimp a bit. Really ? I more envision you in the Veyron Van Vooren Cabriolet ( Bugatti ) . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted July 6 (edited) Why is this the rarest of them all ? Its a work car ... the owner cut the door off so its easier to throw out newspapers onto front lawns for his paper run . Edited July 6 by Nungali 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taomeow Posted July 6 1 hour ago, Nungali said: Really ? I more envision you in the Veyron Van Vooren Cabriolet ( Bugatti ) . I understand the source of the misunderstanding: I mentioned many times that as a general tendency I'm an "out with the new, in with the old" girl and like stuff that's very, very old, centuries or millennia old. But if I have to put up with modern technology, it better be very, very modern. Fast and sleek over pompous and cumbersome. Tiger over dinosaur. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old3bob Posted July 6 15 hours ago, Nungali said: not the exhaust system, the cooling system and all that green anti-freeze/water mix which would not inhale very well either, lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old3bob Posted July 6 Rat (rebel like) rods can be interesting but I don't think i could fit into one very well, so not my personal cup of tea... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taomeow Posted July 6 44 minutes ago, old3bob said: Rat (rebel like) rods can be interesting but I don't think i could fit into one very well, so not my personal cup of tea... How about this one? Looks pretty roomy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
