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Old 12-26-2007, 04:50 PM   #1
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December 26, 2007: World's Heaviest Motorcycle



When you've got a genuine Russian tank engine lying around, how can you resist repurposing it? And really, tanks are so lumbering and oafish, and with the price of gas nowadays... something a little more sleek and maneuverable is obviously called for.

This giant motorcycle took the team of welders and mechanics at the Harzer Bike Schmiede in Zilly, Germany, almost a year to craft. It is 17'4" long, and 7'6" tall, and weighs four-and-a-half tons. 1.8 tons of that is the tank engine itself. The Guinness Book of World Records has just confirmed it is the heaviest motorcycle ever (though interestingly, there is no mention of the size dimensions breaking any records.) They are still hoping to obtain a special license to actually drive it on the road.

Creator Tilo Nieber has dubbed the machine "the Led Zeppelin." Apparently in Germany, Zep counts as "heavy metal" music.
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Old 12-26-2007, 05:30 PM   #2
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Creator Tilo Nieber has dubbed the machine "the Led Zeppelin." Apparently in Germany, Zep counts as "heavy metal" music.
the point being made here (by the owner) is that: Led Zeppelin don't suck.

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Old 12-26-2007, 07:07 PM   #3
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It has a "springer" front suspension like a DKW or a Greeves: nice work!
9000 pounds: Lay it over at the store and all you need are about 15 or 20 willing standers-by to tip it back up.
Where's the fuel tank?
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Old 12-26-2007, 09:12 PM   #4
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Maroon fuel tank right where you'd expect it.

Not exactly the SIZE you'd expect...
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Old 12-26-2007, 09:30 PM   #5
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Great!

Yea the fuel tank looks a bit small. My guess is that it hold just enough to start it. Minus the weight of the armor usually found on a tank the milage should be a bit better on that bike frame. How would you like to get that thing up to about 120 on a straight away? How far do you think it would take to stop that beast?
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Old 12-27-2007, 05:14 AM   #6
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Don't see a muffler. I asked the driver about it, and he said "Huh?"
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Old 12-27-2007, 07:25 AM   #7
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All that space and it only seats one?
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Old 12-27-2007, 10:30 AM   #8
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I hope he doesn't try to catch it with his leg when it tips over. It'd smash him flat.
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Old 12-27-2007, 11:14 AM   #9
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Parkin thats gotta suck too.
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Old 12-27-2007, 11:35 AM   #10
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I hope he doesn't try to catch it with his leg when it tips over. It'd smash him flat.
It's a trike!! He cheated! He's something less than a man! Check out the guy with his hand raised. Since the handlebars are chain limited in travel, I guess this guy steers the rear like a fire truck? But don't laugh at any of them...They have a missile!

http://www.harzer-bike-schmiede.de

Also, can anyone translate the text?
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Old 12-27-2007, 01:19 PM   #11
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It is 17'4" long, and 7'6" tall, and weighs four-and-a-half tons. 1.8 tons of that is the tank engine itself. The Guinness Book of World Records has just confirmed it is the heaviest motorcycle ever (though interestingly, there is no mention of the size dimensions breaking any records.)
It loses on size to the tallest rideable motorcycle which is 11'3" tall and 20'4" long, but doesn't even hit 3 tons...what a lightweight...
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Old 12-27-2007, 01:45 PM   #12
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Also, can anyone translate the text?
Roughly the bottom text in the border says " don't take the photos from this site because they all have copyright protection from German and international law. We'll prosecute you if you take them"

Fear the German crazy men. Don't steal the pics

The text directly under the photo has proper names in it and I can't figure it out.

"it was a big show with the bike schmiede and [the guys names] organized it" or something like that.

I'm American. Don't speak Deutsch any more.

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Old 12-28-2007, 08:12 AM   #13
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I'm American. Don't speak Deutsch any more.
yeah but i'll bet you speak DOUCHE purdy well huh?!


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Old 12-28-2007, 11:15 AM   #14
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Damm cheater! A trike is not a bike. It is more akin to comparing a Chimp to a human, related but not the same.
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yeah but i'll bet you speak DOUCHE purdy well huh?!

I speak fairly well out of my ass as well.
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