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« on: December 18, 2011, 10:04:10 PM »
I think most forum members would agree with me that the BRP Spyder would seem a pretty lame vehicle.  

But hey, the concept itself may have some merit...just gotta shoehorn a 250 hp Ferrari V8 in there...et voila, the Wazuma 8VF is born!





Read about it here:  http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/ferrari-engined-m3-gearbox-quad-bike-2011-12-16
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« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2011, 12:49:58 AM »
Saw that on Facebook.  

250HP?  What old Ferrari is that motor taken from?

And you thought Ducati maintenance was expensive...
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« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2011, 09:10:54 AM »
Probably a 308 GTB from the late '70's.
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« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2011, 09:41:36 AM »
Sure would hate to drop the keys, might need to open up the engine to get them out.


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« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2011, 09:57:17 AM »
Quote from: Andrew on December 19, 2011, 09:41:36 AM

Sure would hate to drop the keys, might need to open up the engine to get them out.


I wanna ride one just to hear the intake growl!
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« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2011, 10:22:18 AM »
If it has 4 wheels anyway,  who's the fool that put the rear ones close together?  Idiot marketing dept. I'm sure...
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« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2011, 11:33:25 AM »
Quote from: naustin on December 19, 2011, 10:22:18 AM

If it has 4 wheels anyway,  who's the fool that put the rear ones close together?  Idiot marketing dept. I'm sure...

"Lazareth" is a custom builder (or at least, very low production)--don't think he has a "marketing dept."  

I'm sure it's intended as a "trike," and the only reason it has 2 wheels in the rear is because it has a longitudinal driveline (engine and transmission) and it's probably easier to run a central driveshaft to a bevel gear on the rear axle than to try to offset the final drive.  Plus, it looks meaner with all that rear rubber... Razz
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« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2011, 02:17:53 PM »
Quote from: Kootenanny on December 19, 2011, 11:33:25 AM


"Lazareth" is a custom builder (or at least, very low production)--don't think he has a "marketing dept."  

I'm sure it's intended as a "trike," and the only reason it has 2 wheels in the rear is because it has a longitudinal driveline (engine and transmission) and it's probably easier to run a central driveshaft to a bevel gear on the rear axle than to try to offset the final drive.  Plus, it looks meaner with all that rear rubber... Razz


It would corner better with the rear wheels spaced the same as the front.  Pinching them in to resemble a reverse-trike is a purely aesthetic choice that compromises performance. Perhaps Lazerus should go work in a marketing department....
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« Reply #8 on: December 19, 2011, 04:24:05 PM »
Pretty cool machine! I'm sure it would be a blast to drive.
Funny, recently I have even thought the regular ones, from Bombardier look inviting.
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« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2011, 04:35:00 PM »
 Having ridden a Spyder, I find that it is not lame;  just different and fun at that.  You ride it more like you would a quad. Once you adapt to that it is quite fun to ride.
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« Reply #10 on: December 19, 2011, 05:00:16 PM »
Why is there a thread about ATVs and hacked up snowmobiles in General Sport-Touring Discussion on a motorcycle site?    Lol
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« Reply #11 on: December 20, 2011, 05:01:43 AM »
Quote from: DogBoy on December 19, 2011, 05:00:16 PM

Why is there a thread about ATVs and hacked up snowmobiles in General Sport-Touring Discussion on a motorcycle site?    Lol




Probably because the driver wears the same gear, but good point. Smile
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« Reply #12 on: December 20, 2011, 10:38:22 AM »
Quote from: DogBoy on December 19, 2011, 05:00:16 PM

Why is there a thread about ATVs and hacked up snowmobiles in General Sport-Touring Discussion on a motorcycle site?    Lol

I've said the same thing about Spyder threads, so I know where you're coming from, but hey...you gotta have some interest in this thing...just a little?


(BTW, Lazareth is a well-known motorcycle custom shop...)
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« Reply #13 on: December 20, 2011, 11:01:34 AM »
I have some interest in seeing it in OT.   Bigsmile
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« Reply #14 on: December 20, 2011, 11:49:53 AM »
Quote from: DogBoy on December 20, 2011, 11:01:34 AM

I have some interest in seeing it in OT.   Bigsmile

Just think of it as a European Boss Hoss Bigsmile
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« Reply #15 on: December 20, 2011, 01:07:11 PM »
Quote from: DogBoy on December 19, 2011, 05:00:16 PM

Why is there a thread about ATVs and hacked up snowmobiles in General Sport-Touring Discussion on a motorcycle site?    Lol



OK Eh?
Move those Spyder threads (<<< did everyone get that?) to the Canada section and we'll take them off your hands, like you took Pam and Celine and ....
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« Reply #16 on: December 20, 2011, 04:30:08 PM »
Quote from: Andrew on December 19, 2011, 09:41:36 AM

Sure would hate to drop the keys, might need to open up the engine to get them out.


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« Reply #17 on: December 20, 2011, 04:36:16 PM »
A Spyder (or a Ural side hack) is more legitimate than a Hardley Ableson lifestyle accoutrement with fucking floorboards.
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« Reply #18 on: December 20, 2011, 04:45:05 PM »
Quote from: MidLifeMike on December 20, 2011, 01:07:11 PM


OK Eh?
Move those Spyder threads (<<< did everyone get that?) to the Canada section and we'll take them off your hands, like you took Pam and Celine and ....


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« Reply #19 on: December 20, 2011, 04:48:41 PM »
Common man...  Anyone remember the Viper V-10 Tomahawk?  Not only is this thing functionally useless,  its not even an original idea.  

Enzo would be disgusted to have his power plant so perverted.
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