Prototype FF at MIRA
Submitted by CJ Russell on 20-Feb-15 4:31pmIn Feb 2015 at a Niche Vehicle Network supported MIRA wind tunnel session, the British designed and built Monoliner race bike recorded an aerodynamic coefficient of drag that was one of the lowest ever demonstrated.
“Getting efficiencies close to the historic benchmark Cd figure of 0.19 at our first attempt is very satisfying” said Monoliner team Principal Colin Russell.
“The figures we recorded are nearly 3 times better than any other current production road or racing motorcycle”. “It is a vindication of the research and development of pioneering FF designer Royce Creasey”.
Newbie to FF website
Submitted by Brad.Hobday on 01-Feb-15 6:08amJust found this site and have been designing a FF moto for over a year. Great to finally see some history with this genre of transportation. Here's a screen shot of my latest. It's an electric with a rear hub motor with 60V, 40 Ah LifePo4's. All aluminum frame and machined aluminum wheels coming in at about 160lb. Proto in process.
Brad
And here's somewone else who has....
Submitted by Royce on 24-Jan-15 11:09amSeat base below 20", seat back (just) electric drive. What more could you ask for? Apart from leg and weather protection, the rest of the seatback, proper steering and decent range - but as thousands of people buy motorcycles without any of those features this may be the best you can expect in 2015!
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If FFs didn't exist, someone would invent them...
Submitted by Royce on 14-Jan-15 2:13pmOk, ok, no seat back/s but it looks really stable - and should be faster than a stock Vespa
Typus is running...
Submitted by jmdonnat on 14-Nov-14 5:45pmSorry this event take place in France so people are speaking french...
Voyagers - hunting in a pack.
Submitted by Ian on 22-Aug-14 8:32amVery rare footage of more than one Voyager in one place at one time. Filmed on 16th August 2014 as we made our way to the (most excellent) party to celebrate Royce's birthday. :-)
2010 Cmax for sale
Submitted by Royce on 18-Jul-14 3:26pmThe 2010 Cmax will be available for sale shortly - owner no longer able to ride due to disability. It'll come with the complete set of Tmax bodywork and other parts removed for the conversion to FF, a spare new fuel pump, and be taxed and MOT'd.
When it arrives here I have to fit a new speedo drive, then I'll upload a current photo and the details supplied by the owner. If you want to see a picture now there are several on this site - image galleries - Royce Creaseys creations- 2010 Cmax.
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Peraves advice and info sought
Submitted by davethomlinson on 08-Jul-14 10:01amHi all,
I am considering buying a second hand Ecomobile or MonoTracer (and will be visiting Roger Riedener at Peraves HQ next month)and would love to find out what the ownership experience is like. I have quite a long list of questions so a phone conversation might make sense? My no. is 01588 640550.
Regards
Dave Thomlinson
Insuring an FF 3
Submitted by Royce on 08-Jul-14 9:10amFollowing my previous comments about insuring an FF I've been corresponding with Jordan Maddix of Adrian Flux Insurance (Bikesure)
Thankfully, the problem isn't FFs, or my personal habits. It's the thorny subject of 'modification'. Once, if you didn't modify your English motorcycle it wouldn't work. Now it's more like the German model, where 'modifications' largely amount to fitting parts from an 'after-market' supplier. Harley's and their legion of after-market parts are an example.
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Positive media reponse to race FF, shock
Submitted by Royce on 10-Jun-14 8:25amHere's a feature on Rob Hornes race FF from 'kneeslider' a race magazine that seems unaware that FFs are banned in ACU/FIM motorcycle racing - but not by the MRA. Lots of positive comments, some by familiar English FF proponents. That's the way to do it!
One wonders how long American journo's will go on calling them "Recumbant motorcycles" instead of "FFs"... Maybe they get paid by the letter.
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Rob Horne's back catalogue
Submitted by Royce on 05-Jun-14 8:13amI know everyone with a real interest in FFs, especially all the designers and constructors will be fascinated by these pics of Robs earlier creations, so here they are.
http://rohorn.smugmug.com/Other/Favorites/i-Kxbt7w6/0/X2/LR1-X2.jpg
http://rohorn.smugmug.com/Other/Favorites/i-C7MN8VN/0/X2/LR6-X2.jpg
Insuring an FF 2
Submitted by Royce on 04-Jun-14 12:55pmHere's a link to the national organisation of insurance brokers. No great intelligence available on the phone regarding the problems of insuring 'unusual' or 'specialist' vehicles, but it's an avenue to expore for anyone having trouble getting routine insurance for their FF.
FF racing, next installment
Submitted by Royce on 03-Jun-14 8:07amRob Horne continues his new career as the world's only FF racer, here's his report
http://rohorn.blogspot.com/2014/06/race-2.html
Pictures to follow in due course.
Good to see someone making FF waves!
Insuring an FF
Submitted by Royce on 31-May-14 11:28amInsuring an FF
I've discovered a problem that may threaten not only the future of FF development in England but also the use of FFs currently in use here. It's insurance.
You might expect insurance companies to welcome safer two wheelers especially as FFs have been around as production vehicles since the Quasar. There may not be huge numbers, add Ecomobiles, Monotracers, and Voyagers to the twenty Quasars, throw in the various one-offs and the number of FFs in England is probably still short of fifty vehicles.
Bikeweb censored?
Submitted by Royce on 22-Mar-14 12:30pmObviously it's pot luck how long an picture stays in the 'latest image' slot. Sometimes days, sometimes a few hours. No problem. But when one gets replaced after afer a few hours by the Previous image, you have to wonder what's going on. Honad, not liking it up them? Human agency surely involved.
I think we should be told, preferably by the human in question.
Eco ride and wittering on.
Submitted by andy tribble on 10-Mar-14 2:42pmIan K mentioned a vid of an eco ride with me pontificating, it's here: https://vimeo.com/76674545
It's a bit candid as I didn't know Colin was filming and it's not edited! I would certainly have edited out a few swear words, and also I would definitely have cut the bit where i do a wheels- down right turn without paying attention to the gear indicator, so I am recorded for posterity taking off in second gear rather than first. Embarrassing.
Anyway several minutes of looning about in Lincolnshire mostly steering with one hand while I use the left hand to talk with.
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FF vids
Submitted by Ian on 05-Mar-14 4:52pmI've added some new links on the FFilms page. I'm sure I've seen a film of Andy pontificating in his Ecomobile so if anyone knows where that is, it could be put on the list. Could do with some more so get filming yourselves in action on your FFs..... Oh. :-(
Anyhow - this is a short clip of what a V is like when splitting traffic, I don't think I broke any laws too much in that.
This is the best offer you'll get all year!
Submitted by Royce on 14-Dec-13 2:48pmHere's a press release from Arthur Kowitz. He's set up a race series for zero-emmission bikes in the USA that's a decisive step back to motor racing as we know it. Unlike the FIM/Azhar Hussien corporate lovefest, this is for real prototype racers. FFs? sure. Streamliners, bodywork? Definitely. The FIM, Who? The rules are very liberal, with a few oddities generated mainly by motorised bicycle people who apparantly race with controls that stick out and catch on things (like other peoples streamlined bodywork). Sounds very dodgy, but nothing that can't be worked round.
Aerobike side wind testing crash
Submitted by AeroBike on 11-Dec-13 9:19amI have finally got back to working on the Aerobike but testing did not go well-
I had been waiting for some reasonably strong winds and we got them today in my area, so with my neighbour following, I headed down the road to evaluate the side wind behavour of the bike.
Going south with the wind blowing mostly from the tail and side the bike felt fine, pushed around a little bit but no worries about staying in my lane or losing control, so all seemed good.
British State declines to Pick Winner! Shock
Submitted by Royce on 09-Oct-13 1:40pmYeah, right.
In the course of building Monoliner Colin Russell encountered the "Niche Vehicle Network", a branch of the Technology Support Board. This is a British State body tasked with promoting "Disruptive, low Carbon vehicle technology" that will reduce energy use and provide opportunities for British innovation and industry. Promotion, with money - around £1.4billion.
Well, Hello.