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SandJosieph Since: Dec, 2009
#1: Feb 20th 2011 at 2:31:24 PM

And when I say Giant, I'm thinking: Can fit a small motor home on its back. And when I say Armor Plated, I'm thinking: Can crash through cinder block walls with no problem at all. And when I say Motorcycle, I'm thinking: Harley Davidson, Lowrider-style.

So, anything I should keep in mind in terms of construction?

doorhandle Since: Oct, 2010
#2: Feb 20th 2011 at 9:21:43 PM

...Okay, Who the fuck is rideing that thing and have they dethroned god?

Borkless from 112365365321 Since: Jan, 2011
#3: Feb 22nd 2011 at 8:45:17 PM

First, this thread's title sounds like a Non Sequitur, *Thud*, but Awesome!

But: Stability seems like an issue. If you actually carry a motor home on it, the constant shifting of the CG as people and other mass move would make stability annoying. You'd need big tires.

Also if its that big, you need one more thing: guns. Lots of guns

edited 22nd Feb '11 8:45:30 PM by Borkless

I don't always comment, but when I do, expect me to edit the crap outta it.
SandJosieph Since: Dec, 2009
#4: Feb 22nd 2011 at 9:56:08 PM

The "Monstercycle" is owned and operated by two Wrench Wenches and they built it to compete in the Oversized-class of their annual derbies. As for tires, would those giant tires on those giant dump trucks work? I don't know how durable those things are, though.

doorhandle Since: Oct, 2010
#5: Feb 23rd 2011 at 2:36:35 AM

does it have a tiny seat at the top, or are the seats normaly-sized reative to the motorcycle?

edited 23rd Feb '11 2:37:02 AM by doorhandle

SandJosieph Since: Dec, 2009
#6: Feb 23rd 2011 at 9:31:02 AM

They're small seats (two to be exact: one in the "headlight" and the other on the left side of the beast) and the motor home part takes the place of where a big seat would go.

JHM Apparition in the Woods from Niemandswasser Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: Hounds of love are hunting
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#7: Feb 23rd 2011 at 9:56:08 AM

You'd need some pretty impressive engineering. And by impressive, I mean that these women need all the Crazy Awesome they can get.

[up][up][up][up][up] That's one of the best lines I've yet read on this forum. Just... Yes. [awesome]

edited 23rd Feb '11 9:56:39 AM by JHM

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SandJosieph Since: Dec, 2009
#8: Feb 23rd 2011 at 1:24:27 PM

Well, for them it's not their only accomplishment. Among other things they have done is place the brain of a dieing relative into a house-sized tank.

RichReeders Official Muffin Watcher from Watching this muffin. Since: Feb, 2011
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#9: Feb 23rd 2011 at 1:27:33 PM

Bah. the war wheel crushes your puny motorcycle!

edited 23rd Feb '11 1:27:59 PM by RichReeders

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SandJosieph Since: Dec, 2009
#10: Feb 23rd 2011 at 1:32:24 PM

Oh, we all know two wheels are better than one. Awesome pic, though.

edited 23rd Feb '11 1:34:33 PM by SandJosieph

SandJosieph Since: Dec, 2009
#11: Feb 26th 2011 at 2:13:42 PM

Question: Since this is an armored motorcycle, what parts would need to be protected the most?

FrodoGoofballCoTV from Colorado, USA Since: Jan, 2001
#12: Feb 27th 2011 at 8:09:22 AM

[up]Maybe depends on what it's armored against. You'd want to armor the front more if it was used mostly to crash through stuff. Obviously the fuel tank needs to be protected, and delicate parts like spark plugs and electronics. You might want to add deflecting armor panels to deflect debris from the wheel hubs and other critical structural parts. A giant that size would be too big to take down with ordinary firearms, but like an ordinary stunt driver he'd probably be wise to use eye and ear protection, a helmet, and full body leathers. But if he's facing walls larger than an average warehouse, heavy cannon, etc., you'll need to provide additional protection for the driver in the armor package.

You might want to take a peek at the largest motorcycle in Real Life.

SandJosieph Since: Dec, 2009
#13: Feb 27th 2011 at 4:18:04 PM

Only the motorcycle is giant, not the operator.

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