https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12PqOH6Bjpw
Just seen this in the Rockster section, deserves to be here as it seems to be an R1150R custom, nice.
Flat Black Roadster
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I'm still investigating those fork shrouds: are they made or bought? I don't speak the language the film was made in, but it's obvious at one point that he's talking about them - does anyone speak Spanish/Portuguese/Greek/whatever it is?
I also rather like the exhaust tip/stubby.
I also rather like the exhaust tip/stubby.
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Re: Flat Black Roadster
Nice work, though he could have nixed the stock “bread box” exhaust.
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1975 Norton 850
2002 BMW R1150R
2008 Suzuki Bandit 1250
2013 BMW GS 650 Sertao
Re: Flat Black Roadster
Always been curious about the wrapped exhaust pipes. I don't understand it's history or if there's a reason for it beyond it's *look*. I'm guessing that it has something to do with insulating for higher exhaust temperature? Or not- I could be totally wrong!
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What if the exhaust pipes weren't in top shape any longer? Corroded or whatever. Wrap them. And the whole bike just looks cool.
I like the looks, but it's not very practical. Typical Dutch reaction by the way.
I like the looks, but it's not very practical. Typical Dutch reaction by the way.
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Re: Flat Black Roadster
It's an interesting look for sure, just never understood where it started. If I had to venture a guess I'd think there was some kind of racing where the engine guys thought wrapping the pipes made the bikes go faster?
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Exhaust Wrap - Good or Bad - Bike TEch https://youtu.be/-BprYfw_Ca8
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It's all theoretical assertions. Any dyno results?
Until GP bikes have it , then its just part of the "Steam punk" look. Only fit for Har**ys.
Until GP bikes have it , then its just part of the "Steam punk" look. Only fit for Har**ys.
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Ok, while the increased temp/exhaust scavenging idea is an interesting one it seems more of a 'style' thing. I think it looks interesting, though I probably wouldn't do it as it seems that the look is not well suited for a stock bike imo.- better suited to something that's been modded to look a little grittier and less refined.