Develope a "two piece crank?"
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Develope a "two piece crank?"
From CW today. Here's the short story:
"...Another from the same era was the offset-pin crank from the Super Hawk Honda V-twin. People loved those bikes, which ran well with stock redline. But start revving them to 10,000 or so and one day, “Mmm, my motor feels funny.” It had developed a two-piece crank."
Here's the link to the article:
http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/09/11...-and-analysis/
The first page photo is priceless.
"...Another from the same era was the offset-pin crank from the Super Hawk Honda V-twin. People loved those bikes, which ran well with stock redline. But start revving them to 10,000 or so and one day, “Mmm, my motor feels funny.” It had developed a two-piece crank."
Here's the link to the article:
http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/09/11...-and-analysis/
The first page photo is priceless.
Last edited by Hangfly; Sep 11, 2015 at 08:09 PM.
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thanks for the reminder....lol
FWIW, having tried both the one and two-piece crank layouts, I strongly suggest sticking with the one-piece version.....
BTW, I think the article has one of the few errors I have seen in print by K. Cameron: Unlike many of Honda's v-twin cruisers, the VTR never used an offset crankpin
FWIW, having tried both the one and two-piece crank layouts, I strongly suggest sticking with the one-piece version.....
BTW, I think the article has one of the few errors I have seen in print by K. Cameron: Unlike many of Honda's v-twin cruisers, the VTR never used an offset crankpin
Last edited by mikstr; Sep 11, 2015 at 08:17 PM.
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Yeah I think maybe he is referring to the 650 Hawk; pretty sure that has an offset crank.
I keep a copy of Cameron's book "Classic Motorcycle Race Engines" on my bedside table; he's a wonderful author, and the first thing I read in Cycle (whoops showing my age) I mean Cycle World.
I keep a copy of Cameron's book "Classic Motorcycle Race Engines" on my bedside table; he's a wonderful author, and the first thing I read in Cycle (whoops showing my age) I mean Cycle World.
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thanks for the reminder....lol
FWIW, having tried both the one and two-piece crank layouts, I strongly suggest sticking with the one-piece version.....
BTW, I think the article has one of the few errors I have seen in print by K. Cameron: Unlike many of Honda's v-twin cruisers, the VTR never used an offset crankpin
FWIW, having tried both the one and two-piece crank layouts, I strongly suggest sticking with the one-piece version.....
BTW, I think the article has one of the few errors I have seen in print by K. Cameron: Unlike many of Honda's v-twin cruisers, the VTR never used an offset crankpin
I can vouch for the sentiment to stick to one piece cranks...
I have seen the effects of using a two piece crank on the block... Or should I say blocks...
Well take off, eh.
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Contrary to what most believe, I see many up sides to the two piece crank.
For one, it makes a great paper weight. It's also great for book shelf holder.
Can also be a great coffee table ornament. And, well, if you're into that weird kinky stuff, why not a butt plug.
For one, it makes a great paper weight. It's also great for book shelf holder.
Can also be a great coffee table ornament. And, well, if you're into that weird kinky stuff, why not a butt plug.
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