NYC MC Show (Javits Center)

[rayivers]

Just got back - a smallish show, but some cool stuff nonetheless. There was lots of interest in Zero test rides (small indoor track), and a Zero's set up on the wheelie machine too. I saw a Heidenau K74 rear tire (intermediate, 140/80-18's > 6" wide) which looked like it might hook up well. Show's on tomorrow 12/1 9:30AM - 8PM, & Sunday 12/2 10AM - 5PM.

 

[Philip]

Zero's set up on the wheelie machine

What is that?

 

[TriumphTwins]

Saw one of those wheelie machines at a show a few years ago. Looked like fun! Here's an example on YouTube. Not sure if it's the same thing but you will get the idea.

 

[snydes]

That looks fun!

 

[rayivers]

That looks fun!

Yeah, everyone I watched enjoyed it (I didn't, too lazy to fill out the waiver paperwork ). Some clearly knew what they were doing but most didn't, still smiles all round. I'd really like to just rent one of these for a few months ($$ to buy, & a monster to permanently make room for), but I don't know if that's doable.

 

[Philip]

Why do the moving ones cost $20K?? They are simply bike trailers with a hole in the middle. I should make one myself!

Oh, I get it. "Mobile" here means it is a stationary model that is mounted on a trailer.

 

[snydes]

They must have some sort of flywheel mechanism to mimic the load. A dyno without the electronics.

 

[Philip]

Yes, the typical inertial dyno, only without a speedometer.