2ヵ月ほど前に1915年のインディアンのエンジンだけを見つけて、チーム♯80はにわかに活気づきました。が、なかなか届かず忘れていた・・・ら、本日ついに届きました！
electrifying beauty!!
しびれるぅぅぅ
the third time's the charm...we have compelling reasons to complete the every stage now...
3度目の正直、全ステージ完走・・・せざるを得ないですね、スペアが来ちゃったんですから。
studying. we couldn't stop looking at it. these two 98 years old engines brought us a spiritual uplift :)
さっそく研究。同じ1915のツインエンジンだけど、所々違う所もあったり。それにしても二つの98歳のエンジン、見ているだけでもゾクゾクするし興奮します。長い間ずーっと見ていたら、ぐったり疲れてしまったのでした。
2 comments:
"In 1905, Indian built its first V-twin factory racer, and in following years made a strong showing in racing and record-breaking. In 1907 the company introduced the first street version V-twin and a roadster styled after the factory racer. The roadster can be distinguished from the racers by the presence of twist grip linkages. One of the firm's most famous riders was Erwin "Cannonball" Baker, who set many long-distance records. In 1914, he rode an Indian across America, from San Diego to New York, in a record 11 days, 12 hours and ten minutes. Baker's mount in subsequent years was the Powerplus, a side-valve V-twin, which was introduced in 1916. Its 61ci (1000 cc), 42 degree V-twin engine was more powerful and quieter than previous designs, giving a top speed of 60 mph (96 km/h). The Powerplus was highly successful, both as a roadster and as the basis for racing bikes. It remained in production with few changes until 1924.
Competition success played a big part in Indian's rapid growth and spurred technical innovation, as well. One of the American firm's best early results came in the Isle of Man TT in 1911, when Indian riders Oliver Cyril Godfrey, Franklin and Moorehouse finished first, second and third. Indian star Jake DeRosier set several speed records both in America and at Brooklands in England, and won an estimated 900 races on dirt and board track racing. He left Indian for Excelsior and died in 1913, aged 33, of injuries sustained in a board track race crash with Charles "Fearless" Balke, who later became Indian's top rider. Work at the Indian factory was stopped while DeRosier's funeral procession passed.
Oscar Hedstrom left Indian in 1913 after disagreements with the Board of Directors regarding dubious practices to inflate the company's stock values.George Hendee resigned in 1916."
from Wikipedia 2013
Matthias
www.4wheelsor2.com
You guys will be unstoppable now!
TP
Post a Comment