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General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: azcycle on April 10, 2012, 06:31:20 PM

Title: Do I Spy a Snowflake?
Post by: azcycle on April 10, 2012, 06:31:20 PM

I wonder what other airhead parts were scavenged to create this ride?

(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi41.tinypic.com%2F10hoc2v.jpg&hash=211a306c152bb6e14e3ba91c8e7e5d2a35fb263b)

Title: Re: Do I Spy a Snowflake?
Post by: tvrla on April 10, 2012, 10:09:04 PM

Hi tech wheel barrow.  ;D

Was this something Tim 'the Tool Man' Taylor created?

Wonder why they went to all the trouble to convert a snowflake to chain drive when there are so many other wheels that come that way?

Title: Re: Do I Spy a Snowflake?
Post by: nhmaf on April 10, 2012, 10:58:27 PM

While having an engine could make a wheelbarrow full of wet cement easier to move, it could also make for some pretty messy "stops" if you're not really careful and practice alot with that contraption!!

Title: Re: Do I Spy a Snowflake?
Post by: Barry on April 11, 2012, 02:35:39 AM

To go to all that trouble I would want to be able to ride on it as well. It needs 2 more wheels and a seat for the driver.

Title: Re: Do I Spy a Snowflake?
Post by: azcycle on April 11, 2012, 10:44:27 AM

Maybe he attached the chainring to the disc brake carrier somehow.

Title: Re: Do I Spy a Snowflake?
Post by: Bengt_Phorqs on April 11, 2012, 07:46:46 PM

I would be really impressed if it were the traditional shaft drive.

Title: Re: Do I Spy a Snowflake?
Post by: Bob_Roller on April 11, 2012, 08:12:43 PM

Kinda looks more like the wheel from a mono-shock BMW .

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/mcy/2945111153.html

Title: Re: Do I Spy a Snowflake?
Post by: tvrla on April 12, 2012, 08:28:14 AM

Tough to say if it's from a mono - doesn't look exactly like a snowflake either. But the monos are drum rear, and would be more difficult mounting a sprocket than a disc rear snowflake.

Title: Re: Do I Spy a Snowflake?
Post by: Julio A. on April 12, 2012, 09:00:03 PM

Well, I'd be interested to "ride" one.  ;D

Title: Re: Do I Spy a Snowflake?
Post by: azcycle on April 13, 2012, 10:58:24 AM

I'm thinking it is a front wheel where they just mounted the chainring where the disc would be.