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https://www.yahoo.com/autos/crighton-cr700w-motorcycle-brings-rotary-125800772.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4UeqXktmOgThe automotive world hasn't seen a rotary engine in production since the Mazda RX-8 was axed in 2012. However, the Crighton CR700W is bringing it back in spectacular fashion in a machine billed as the "ultimate track bike."In fact, the engine claims to have one of the highest specific power outputs of any naturally aspirated engine in the world. The dual-rotor mill displaces just 690cc, but generates 220 horsepower at 10,500 rpm (and 105 lb-ft at 9,500 rpm), which translates to 319 horsepower per liter. By comparison, the company says, most MotoGP race bikes make around 300 hp.There are many advantages to a rotary engine. For one, it's extremely compact and needs fewer parts than a conventional piston motor, and the one in the Crighton is comprised of just three moving parts. Due to its simplicity, the entire assembly weighs just 53 pounds. Even with its six-speed gearbox attached, the unit comes in at just 95 pounds.Combined with a Spondon-derived chassis made from 7000-series aluminum alloy and Dymag carbon fiber wheels, the entire CR700W weighs just 285 pounds. Even a Ducati Superleggera V4 tips the scales at 336 pounds, and it beats even the supercharged Kawasaki H2R in power per pound.The sticker starts at £85,000 ($116,130)

what a great performer.... for anyone in his 60s But this doesn't show great comedy .... which was as good as his piano.

Pretty nice looking scooter, certainly no Greenie but pretty nice. Docc, where do you find this stuff? You're a little bit Spineframe obsessed? Those cold hands still on the keyboard? Jus' sayin'.

PA- so far as "outsourcing", I go to Ace and try to find some bolts and fasteners and the bins are empty. The rack on my Ducati and the tail light on my EV have one each stainless bolt, coupled with a black steel bolt. And I had to get each at different stores. I suppose the moral of the story is don't lose or bugger your bolts?

You can't hurt my feelings Chuck..... ..... but don't say you've never purchased from Harbor Freight.

So far as Motul, go for the 7100 (full synth) or 5100 (blend). Don't use 300 racing oil. The first two can be blended with other types and weights, the 300 can't. So if you're traveling and need to top up, the 300 would be a bad choice. I use the 5100 in my Ducati and use Castrol Motorcycle Synth Blend in my Guzzis.

Craftsman, Harbor Fright, Walmart (Crescent)? Recommended by the least mechanical person on the board.

Computer bit the dust. I found a demonstrator at Office Depot. Hardly any new computers in stores now. Order and wait a week.

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Good deal. We all enjoy your company and would hate for you to encounter additional mechanical and medical issues to your and yours. I hope you get the bike sorted but I'd enjoy seeing you on a Honda just the same. In fact, I wasn't on a Guzzi at the last two rallies. Old bikes always leave me with some feelings of insecurity. Hope to see you next time and will offer a PBR if I don't have a Coors Lt. Good luck.

Fubar, did you ever fix the temp sensor on the bike? That was last question in discussion concerning your situation at the OK campout. Missed you there.

^^^^^^^^ If the bike doesn't run right, I'd start with the stupid TPS.

My'98 EV runs fine with the original computer and NO mods, PC or Diag. The stock computer is LITERALLY a pain in the butt* but the bike runs fine. I have 69k miles on it. Just rode it today. Why did you mess with computer in the first place? * the computer is bigger than a 1967 CB radio and is notched under the seat.

Photos from the first show I've seen since Covid, Dallas last Thursday night. \

Keith looking younger than ever. Just got tickets for Dead & Co in Dallas for Thursday night.

Well heck if the standard is picking up a 500lb+ bike, then I'll get some help. We can save it for the individual competition for next Festivus Feat's of Strength. So far as dropping it when I move the bike around, I like to straddle it the kickstand down. Careful not scrape it up when pushing it around but fairly easy to the stand down again when straddling it. I've noticed that taller folks have a little more leverage and push a bike around easier. I say it's all technique based on your size and perhaps strength.

I've been staving off aches and pains (shoulders, knees, hip, hands, Achilles) for the last few years by keeping up with my physical therapy. Whenever I get a new muscle or joint pain, I'll get a referral to therapist and then make sure I include that into my regular exercise routines. I've heard that for knees that it makes sense to do preop and postop PT. I recently started getting slight "twitches" in my right hip. After x-rays and an MRI, I found I had a 1 inch bone chip and muscle tear from an old injury. So sometime ago I broke my hip. I wish you the best. I wouldn't give up right away. Do your best to work through it and build new strength. For sure your new knees will be better and less painful than your old ones.

Mediterranean anchovies/sardines are quite a treat. We usually keep a few tins of King Oscars around the house. Great to share with the Mrs when making a quick light lunch. Nothing wrong with smoked oysters as well.

Elon has set up charging stations all over the country. Strategically. Especially on the interstates. Plug in, get a Big Mac, go to the restroom and good for 200+ miles. At one time the service was free but not sure of that. But if I were camping, I might get a cord that will fit a 30 amp RV site overnight. Jus' spit balling a suggestion. I'd like to get an electric while I'm still competent to drive.

It's a hemi.

You might not find a side stand kill switch.

Details please. Model, color, equip. Stick or automatic?

I wear earplugs with ATGATT.

WHAT? How did this happen? !!

Bill plays rhythm and Micky plays lead.