Get Featured : Worlds Smallest Petrol Engine

Posted on August 6, 2012 by melwin23

Worlds Smallest Petrol Engine: Scientists have created the smallest petrol engine in the world ( less than a centimeter long not even half an inch ),

Worlds Smallest Petrol Engine: By Anoop Ravi Macgan
Scientists have created the smallest petrol engine in the world ( less than a centimeter long not even half an inch ), small enough to power a watch or any small gadget. The mini-motor, which runs for two years on a single squirt of lighter fuel, is set to revolutionize world technology. It generates 700 times more energy than a conventional battery. It could be used to operate laptops and mobile phones for months doing away with the need for charging. Experts believe it could be phasing out batteries in such items within just six years. The engine, minute enough to be balanced on a fingertip, has been produced by engineers at the University of Birmingham.At present, charging an ordinary battery to deliver one unit of energy involves putting 2,000 units into it. The little engine, because energy is produced locally, is far more effective. One of the main problems faced by engineers who have tried to produce micro motors in the past has been the levels of heat produced. The engines got so hot they burned themselves out and could not be re-used. The Birmingham team overcame this by using heat-resistant materials such as ceramic and silicon carbide.
Professor Graham Davies, head of the university’s engineering school, said: We’ve brought together all the engineering disciplines, materials, chemical engineering, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering. What better place to have the second industrial revolution in nano-technology than where the first took place, in the heart of the West Midlands.Dr Kyle Jiang, from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, said:We are looking at an industrial revolution happening in peoples pockets. The breakthrough is an enormous step forward. Devices which need re- charging or new batteries are a problem but in six years will be a thing of the past.

Get Featured : J.A.F 1200 Buell X1

Posted on July 25, 2012 by melwin23

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J.A.F 1200 Buell X1

Frame: DH Sportster XL/2

Engine:1200 Buell X1, 40 Mikuni, Forewinder K&N, Crane Hi-4 SingleFire

Front end, Wheels, Breaks: Honda VTR1000 SP2

Swingarm: Honda X11

Exhaust: Akrapovic

Oil Tank, Bevel Cover, Fender, Headlampbracket, Framework: design by Michi Heyer, Buchholz custom

J.A.F 1200 Buell X1

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GET FEATURED ~ 1975 Honda CB200T Cafe Racer

Posted on July 13, 2012 by melwin23

Bare Bone Rides, Inc. 1975 Honda CB200T Cafe Racer

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Bare Bone Rides, Inc. 1975 Honda CB200T Cafe Racer

As you may already know, these bikes are just a pleasure to work on – the simplicity of the overall design truly captures the original intent of the Japanese designers – a reliable/economic commuter machine. As with all of our bikes, we do our best to help uncover the bikes soul … and exposing/highlighting the bike’s heart, her engine, is an important consideration – the skeleton of the bike also needs to be highlighted. For the CB200T, we felt the unique box structure could be highlighted with a bright color … when we went to the powder coater ‘s shop (we try to keep the money in the community by doing business with small/local shops), he had just pulled a bunch of red sprinkler piping from the oven … Jim and I took one look at the pipe and new that was the color we would go with (we also knew it would be an economic color as he had tons of this powder for the big piping job). And so, the rest came in to place … the tail piece has become a signature BBR shape … it is simple, all metal and gives our cafe racer’s that vintage look – so many have asked if we could send them just a tail piece but for us, each piece of fabricated metal is specific for each build – we are not heading down the path of mass production and outsourcing the work elsewhere.

Bare Bone Rides, Inc. 1975 Honda CB200T Cafe Racer

· in-house BBR custom fabricated steel tail-piece (we left plenty of open space for a personal decal or a number for a vintage racing look)

· custom cut front fender

· professionally powder coated frame / swing-arm / kick-stand and motor mounts

· professionally upholstered seat cushion & back-rest (with red stitching)

· custom fabricated exhaust system with new vintage style reverse cone megaphone mufflers

· new Ballistic Lithium Ion 12V battery (much smaller/lighter)

· new old stock Italian made GT grips from the 70’s

· new heavy duty gold o-ring chain

· new (off-white) exhaust header wrap

· new cat-eye tail light

· new front/rear turn signals

· new pod filters / rebuilt carburetor with upgraded main jet sized for the POD filters and the new exhaust system

· new drag style handle-bars

· new fork seals and heavier weight (15w) fork oil

· new rear nitrogen filled performance shocks

· new engine oil

· custom fabricated license plate holder

· relocated all electronics under the seat

· polished/clear coated all exposed/polished aluminum (engine covers/front shock lowers / rear hub / etc.)

· all unnecessary tabs cut off frame and ground smooth

Builder Info

James & Joseph Lang

Bare Bone Rides, Inc.

joseph@barebonerides.com

Shop Cell: 321-355-0362

www.barebonerides.com

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