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Pinto Power
kj - 7/9/09 at 12:39 PM

You have seen bike engined cars now look at the the pinto power motor bike.

Yes you did read it correct (pinto power motor bike)

http://www.bob2000.com/pinto2.htm

rallyingden - 7/9/09 at 12:45 PM

1 gear ........ 0 - 160 MPH

speedyxjs - 7/9/09 at 01:08 PM

I like the Jag V12 bike but i agree pinto power may be slightly more economical and user friendly

nick205 - 7/9/09 at 01:29 PM



Brilliant!

2 comments caught my attention in the blurb....

1. The bike uses the engine as a stressed member (ingenious).

2. The exhaust has already set fire to my leg (dozey)

[Edited on 7/9/09 by nick205]

kj - 7/9/09 at 02:36 PM

Mad or what?

Mr Whippy - 7/9/09 at 02:52 PM

I like the bike, though using the engine as a stressed member...isn't the block made from cast iron? wouldn't it be prone to cracking? like lugs snapping off, especially as the rear doesn't have any suspension. Just a thought.

mcerd1 - 7/9/09 at 04:26 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
I like the bike, though using the engine as a stressed member...isn't the block made from cast iron? wouldn't it be prone to cracking? like lugs snapping off, especially as the rear doesn't have any suspension. Just a thought.


I think you need to have a look at some old tractors

blakep82 - 7/9/09 at 05:43 PM

is the engine from the american ford pinto the same as the pinto engines in sierras?

is that how the sierra engine got its name?

prawnabie - 7/9/09 at 05:53 PM

It was used in the pinto car, but not sure if thats how it came by its nickname.

mcerd1 - 7/9/09 at 06:04 PM

quote:
Originally posted by prawnabie
It was used in the pinto car, but not sure if thats how it came by its nickname.


basicaly yes - but its got a whole page on wikipedia linky

Ninehigh - 7/9/09 at 07:11 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mcerd1
quote:
Originally posted by prawnabie
It was used in the pinto car, but not sure if thats how it came by its nickname.


basicaly yes - but its got a whole page on wikipedia linky


They needed a whole page to put "Omg what a horrible car. Seriously don't touch it with your worst enemy's. Crap brakes and if someone bumps you from behind the fuel tank will set on fire"?