01-21-2010, 05:35 PM
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Velomobiel: 214 mpg Recumbent Motorcycle (Honda 125cc with DIY aerodynamic fairings)
Do It Yourself 214 MPG Motorcycle Project
EDIT (by metrompg): link to builder's site, with more photos & info
And because this is such an awesome project, I've just blogged about it for EM as well:
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01-21-2010, 05:46 PM
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that is beautiful
i would probably lay it down
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01-22-2010, 03:21 AM
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Why does this remind me of janvos39 and his Suzuki Burgman modification?
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01-22-2010, 04:53 PM
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Very cool. Added a link directly to the builder's site in post 1.
I was trying to remember what thread I had seen this posted in before.
Oh yeah: it's in theycallmebryan's Ninja 250 streamlining thread: Project Slipster: Streamlining the Kawasaki Ninja 250 (WIP Thread)
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01-23-2010, 08:41 AM
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It was april last year that I came up with this:
Found nice example of Dutch project with 125 cc bike
Allert
Since than it was also linked by Theycallmeebryan and also Craig Vetter who I did sent this link.
I think this guy is ahead of us in implementing good ideas to come to the fantastic FE.
Very interesting to follow his improvements.
Maybe it can be a sticky article in this motorcycle/scooter catagory????
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01-25-2010, 04:46 PM
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Good idea, Jan. I'll sticky it now.
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Also: I've written a blog piece about Allert's project.
214 mpg with DIY aerodynamic fairings on Honda 125cc motorbike | Hypermiling, Fuel Economy, and EcoModding News - EcoModder.com
I wrote to him to ask permission to post his photos, and he wrote back saying:
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I like to read the EcoModder website and I would be happy if you write anarticle about my Honda project on that site.
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He also says he'll be posting new photos on his site tomorrow.
I suggested that he might want to look at the MPGuino to add an MPG gauge to his bike, since his Honda has fuel injection:
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I know about the MPGuino, I've bought and assembled it but do not have it operational on the bike yet.
Keep working on that EcoModder website, it is much appreciated.
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That's very cool. I bet he's seen your Suzuki as well, Jan.
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01-25-2010, 06:30 PM
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If you're a Digger, please show some love for EcoModder's blog piece about Allert's project:
Digg it here! 214 mpg with DIY aerodynamic fairings on a Honda motorcycle
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I'm going to check out his site again tonite to check on the new photog's.
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They might not be up until tomorrow.... then again, it'll be tomorrow in the Netherlands tonight for you...
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They might not be up until tomorrow.... then again, it'll be tomorrow in the Netherlands tonight for you...
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I hadn't thought of that... I'll check mi mañana, which is his "the next day".
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