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85_SS_302_Coupe
05-25-2009, 09:00 PM
This is so badass looking...i'm still trying to understand how the damn thing works...anyone know anything about the hubless wheel design? How or what is driving the rear wheel?

http://jalopnik.com/5139465/hubless-monster-motorcycle-rolls-without-spokes
1byafender
05-25-2009, 10:12 PM
Love the paint.
2Kblacksleeper
05-25-2009, 10:30 PM
That is flat out sick...

John
92coupe
05-25-2009, 11:03 PM
Looks cool, The first builder to try this was Billy Lane he built 2 of them using the rotor parts from a helicoptor. The name of the bike is hubless.

His website is Choppersinc.com check it out.
2Kblacksleeper
05-25-2009, 11:34 PM
I now remember watching that on the old biker build off show. The first time i say it, I was in love.

John
Rick93coupe
05-25-2009, 11:37 PM
Looks cool, The first builder to try this was Billy Lane he built 2 of them using the rotor parts from a helicoptor. The name of the bike is hubless.

His website is Choppersinc.com check it out.

Did he end up in prison or something? Seems like I remember something about him being involved in someones death a few yrs back.
Maximus
05-25-2009, 11:42 PM
Did he end up in prison or something? Seems like I remember something about him being involved in someones death a few yrs back.

He was driving his PU intoxicated and on suspension, and killed a guy. Never heard what happened to him after that. If he is in jail, Im sure they will do a documentary about him coming out and being all better after the situation.:rolleyes:
92coupe
05-25-2009, 11:45 PM
Did he end up in prison or something? Seems like I remember something about him being involved in someones death a few yrs back.

Yes drunk driving in a truck and killed a biker. He had just dropped his bike off at his shop and got in his truck with his girl of the week. Cool as hell guy, He just screwed up.
Rick93coupe
05-25-2009, 11:50 PM
Wow, has lots of talent but he really screwed his life up good. Seems like fame really screws a lot of people up. With a quick search I found this article that states he had been in trouble more than once for drinking/driving.

http://www.diamondbackbobbers.com/news/billy-lanes-pending-dui-manslaughter-charge/
Mustard
05-26-2009, 02:17 AM
yeah thats a sick bike
Pitbull1052
05-26-2009, 08:59 AM
here's the link for Bill'y bike http://www.lichterphoto.com/webgal-bike/m030305-lane/
mailman
05-26-2009, 10:18 AM
I'll bet it's a pain in the ass to change the tires.
91boost
05-26-2009, 11:58 AM
That thing is sick:eek:
85_SS_302_Coupe
05-26-2009, 12:27 PM
here's the link for Bill'y bike http://www.lichterphoto.com/webgal-bike/m030305-lane/


Ok on that bike you can clearly see the chain...how is the other bike being driven? I don't see any provisions for a chain or belt or anything. Both sides of the wheel/rim look the same. It looks impossible. I also like how the front wheel matches the back...it makes it look even lower to the ground.
Mista Bone
05-26-2009, 12:39 PM
has to be some sort of traction roller drive.
85_SS_302_Coupe
05-26-2009, 12:45 PM
I was thinking maybe something pushes off the tire itself up in the fender? That seems kinda unlikely but that's the only thing i can think of.