A different kind of track bike

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  1. Lint

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    Looks like it weighs a ton
     
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    Apparently, the business failed when sales tanked...
     
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    Oh wise guy yuk yuk
     
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    Interesting to know how it steered, bit hard to slow down one track and speed the other up
     
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    http://blog.modernmechanix.com/belt-drive-replaces-wheels-on-novel-motorcycle/
    I can't find any video of one running, but this half track trike type of things look like a hoot
    [video=youtube;POXVHvD02Dw]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POXVHvD02Dw[/video]
     
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    That looks like it would just fall over and crush the rider's leg...
     
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    I bet it goes well in a straight line.
    There's probably some reason why they're not in the showrooms now...
     
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