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[Itchy]

Man, I see in BCF the strongest and smartest men who've ever lived. I see all this potential, and I see squandering.

With all the engineering, manufacturing and mechanical brains here why can't we make things which work.

So I'm wondering why doesn't BCF have an engineering department.

For example BCF could come together and design AND build a reg/rec better than Honda can build one. (ok so better than Honda is not a massive challenge).

Similarly we could build a better cam chain tensioner etc.

Or even some kind of chain oiler that doesn't oil your tyre.


British men in sheds like Sponde, Hagon, Maxton etc out built the Japanese big 4 in the 70s and 80s. Surely we can do this again.
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[duhawkz]

because we might end up with a welded front sprocket in stead
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

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[pepperami]

[HotdogMcDraw]

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[stinkwheel]

We'd land up with "The Homer".

At risk of re-inventing the wheel but on my Enfield, you can remove the entire rear subframe and mudguard by undoing four nuts and one snap connector.

I've often thought a QD subframe would be a useful thing for modern motorcycles. Single seat unit for hooning for the day. A tandem seat for taking the missus for a ride out. A "utility" subframe with a huge luggage rack or transport box for going camping/touring. etc. etc.

You'd need to package all the crap they currently bolt to the subframe such as the reg/rec, fuel pump, relays etc elsewhere (in a waterproof box anyone?) and redesign the plastics so they come off with the subframe module.
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[mentalboy]

I've considered the possibilities of fitting a SMIDSY aware ejector seat, any takers?
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[DrDonnyBrago]

If your reg rec or cct ever gets cancer, look me up .

I don't have anything else to contribute.

[andyscooter]

I know ere there's a bike we can start on for 300 quid
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[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

Don't you find that the most creative and intelligent people prefer to work alone, often with blindfold in place, which brings pluses and minuses.

So, I don't think it would work and wouldn't be in the general spirit of BCF.

Imagine a bike......A bike designed by way of crude polls, assembled by cretins using the finest hammers that Lidl had on offer.
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[andyscooter]

I know ere there's a bike we can start on for 300 quid
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[pepperami]

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

^^^We need MS paint skills. Is it under the Start button? I cannot locate.
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[pepperami]

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[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

Well map, you've just volunteered yourself as Technical Director.... you can do those little dots above the letter U and have superior knowledge of Lidl.
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[wr6133]

Done.... where do I claim my 10 gazillion pounds?

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[wr6133]

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Could BCF design a better one - probably.
Could BCF design a better one at not too silly a price - possibly.
Could BCF developer a better one that's commercially viable in similar conditions (considering the many, many costs big business has) - probably no... well, maybe better than the ones Honda use .

[Dibble]

I want a 600cc 2-stroke Super moto/adventure bike 140kg 100bhp if anyones up for that?

[duhawkz]

[stevo as b4]

I think if its for mainly road use and comfortable high speed road use, then said 2stroke adventure bike needs to be a twin or even triple? Dual tanks would be the next major feature!

I have for a long time wanted to see something along the lines of an Aprilia SVX550 (basically a light and capable road going SM chassis), but with something like a 100bhp R6 engine fitted?

Or say something like the KTM690SM with a 4cyl 100bhp un-burstable reliable engine, that could be achieved easily with 600cc's.

[Ben90]

Could somebody design and make pitta breads that don't rip apart when you open them?
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