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At Last - New Rotary Engine!!!

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Old 05-08-2007 | 07:08 PM
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At Last - New Rotary Engine!!!

Now, if I can just figure out how to get one of these under the hood!
Old 05-08-2007 | 07:10 PM
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Isn't this a RADIAL engine??
Old 05-08-2007 | 07:17 PM
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Yes it is! Radial engines have pistons!
Old 05-08-2007 | 07:22 PM
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booooo this thread fails...
Old 05-08-2007 | 07:28 PM
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Old 05-08-2007 | 07:33 PM
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Radial - Rotary - what's the difference? My mechanic said since they both start with an "R" I shouldn't worry. So you think he wasn't quite telling me the whole story?
Old 05-08-2007 | 07:39 PM
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Old 05-08-2007 | 11:00 PM
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Do you know where the battery is on your car?
Old 05-08-2007 | 11:03 PM
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Ohhh yeah ... those engines look lightweight and compact !!!!!!!!!!!!
Old 05-08-2007 | 11:20 PM
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BOOOOOO!!!!! BOOO on you sir. BOOOOOOO!!!!
Old 05-08-2007 | 11:23 PM
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In a rotary airplane engine the entire setup (engine and prop) are fixed together as one unit. So it is the engine itself that rotates and not the shaft coming out of it as is the case in the engine pictured above.
Old 05-09-2007 | 11:45 AM
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The bike is FREAkING WICKED!
Old 05-10-2007 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Do you know where the battery is on your car?
Battery? I don't have one of those hybrid cars. Why would I look for a battery? I think this new rotary idea is great!!
Old 05-10-2007 | 10:13 PM
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Thats the new MS8!
Old 05-10-2007 | 11:20 PM
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Old 05-11-2007 | 02:08 AM
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some people have way too much time on their hands . Would be cool to ride that thing into town though I have to admit .
Old 05-11-2007 | 09:38 AM
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aww damn it, I've been fooled.........
Old 05-11-2007 | 10:25 AM
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The sad thing is... this thread is waaay better than what I expected. At least it wasn't another damn thread linking to that god damn cheesy Japanese import mag.

toast
Old 05-11-2007 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by SmokeyTheBalrog
At least it wasn't another damn thread linking to that god damn cheesy Japanese import mag.

toast
or a link to the movie trailer for Day Watch...
Old 05-11-2007 | 07:47 PM
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Some of you guys need to lighten up and recognize a light hearted spoof when you see one! Some here take themselves MUCH too seriously. Sit back and enjoy or just move on and leave the rest of us that can enjoy an unusual pic or a funny situation for what it's worth - just an occasional good chuckle.

But, I'm still trying to get that thing under myhood!
Old 05-11-2007 | 07:50 PM
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If it was a rotary the gas tank on the bike wouldn't get you between gas stations!
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