Patrick46 Posted October 21, 2009 #1 Posted October 21, 2009 Gad!...Lookit what they did to this 1st Gen Venture Royale!!?????!!!! http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c274/StarWolve/Pics%20to%20Post/imagesSchool_20Bike_small.jpg 'Corse...we all know here that NO other bike would be up to the task!!!
Lone Eagle Posted October 21, 2009 #2 Posted October 21, 2009 That's actually kind of cool - I like people who think outside the box sometimes.
elag Posted October 21, 2009 #3 Posted October 21, 2009 Patent Bending was a TV show. I looked up the episode list a while back but couldn't find the one where they built this bike.
dksmith196958 Posted October 21, 2009 #4 Posted October 21, 2009 im not quite sure what to think about that:thumbdown:what a curb bouncer
Oldseadog Posted October 22, 2009 #5 Posted October 22, 2009 That's actually kind of cool - I like people who think outside the box sometimes. I have to agree. Wonder what it's like to ride (drive?).
Patrick46 Posted October 29, 2009 Author #6 Posted October 29, 2009 Wonder what it's like to ride (drive?). It'd have to be a handfull! With that long of a wheelbase, it would make the front end wanna flop in the corners I would think. Maybe not too bad though as they didn't change the front end geometry at all. I suppose like anything...once you got used to it, it wouldn't be too bad. I sure wouldn't want a bunch of squirely passengers on it though!
LilBeaver Posted October 29, 2009 #7 Posted October 29, 2009 I like the secondary side-stand/Jack-stand they have under there
Highwayman Posted October 29, 2009 #8 Posted October 29, 2009 Probably no problem at all to ride................straight on the trailer and roll off to unload! Just couldn't resist.
craigatcsi Posted October 29, 2009 #9 Posted October 29, 2009 Paint it a different color and it would work for couples that don't like to be too close to each other when riding 2up. craigr
Eck Posted October 29, 2009 #10 Posted October 29, 2009 In my opinion, I would have to say it is VERY cool... A whole lot of engineering went into that thing and I commend the person(s) for their ingenuity..You can bet it was not designed and put together in a week.. All the wiring harnesses had to be extended let alone the frame. Panels designed and machined, formed and made.. Lots of design work in it.
Patrick46 Posted October 29, 2009 Author #11 Posted October 29, 2009 A whole lot of engineering went into that thing and I commend the person(s) for their ingenuity..You can bet it was not designed and put together in a week.. All the wiring harnesses had to be extended let alone the frame. Panels designed and machined, formed and made.. Lots of design work in it. Actually...to a person who knows what they're doing, and has the proper tools available...this could definately be done in a week. The wiring is only the leads to the taillight system........2 hours tops! The biggest challenge had to be the driveshaft, but once you had the proper measurements, than that can be stretched in a few hours on a lathe. Not all that difficult. And from what I understand about this build, they had a good crew as well. Didn't you ever watch Monster Garage??? I build hot-rods and bikes from the ground up all the time...no problem.....but now give me a computer problem?????? :bang head:
elag Posted October 29, 2009 #12 Posted October 29, 2009 Could not find an episode of Patent Bending where they build a motorcycle school bus. But from this discription it sounds like it may be it. AQUA MOTORCYCLE The Patent Benders get stopped in their tracks while tackling the complex job of making a motocycle that converts to a water-borne vehicle…then make something even cooler. Season 1 episode 13. Aired on November 14 2006.
Rocket Posted October 29, 2009 #13 Posted October 29, 2009 Could not find an episode of Patent Bending where they build a motorcycle school bus. But from this discription it sounds like it may be it. AQUA MOTORCYCLE The Patent Benders get stopped in their tracks while tackling the complex job of making a motocycle that converts to a water-borne vehicle…then make something even cooler. Season 1 episode 13. Aired on November 14 2006. Yup that was it, I have seen that episode. Someone else made the aquacycle, 2 weeks before episode production, so the S'cool bike was a quick subsitute. The episode also showed it, at a Friday the 13th Port Dover bike gathering.
elag Posted October 29, 2009 #14 Posted October 29, 2009 Now the fun part is to find the episode. If I find it I'll post it.
elag Posted October 30, 2009 #15 Posted October 30, 2009 (edited) Ok guys I found the episode. They talk about building an aquamotorcyle for about 10 minutes then decide to build the Venture school bus. Good quality video. File is AVI playable on Windows Media Player. 178 meg http://rapidshare.com/files/299792481/Patent.Bending.S01E13.avi.html Edited October 30, 2009 by elag
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