--- In
2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
, "Miles" wrote:
> Greg,
> They say a Messerschmitt will go faster backwards than forwards
> because of the aerodynamics. They also say, good luck and it will
> become unstable & flip over. For those who don't know.... a
> Messerschmitt has 4 speeds backwards also. I used to drive a '58 SW
> Isetta to work every day. It was happy to go 45 to 50. We had my
> friend's BW Convertible 250 on the freeway once, We almost hit 55.
> His problem was the seat kept catching on fire!
> I also had 2 BMW 600's, a 500 Bianchina, a 500 Nuova, a 850 Spider,
3
> X19's, 60 Honda 600's, 16 Honda S cars, several Subaru 360's -
> coupe/van/pick up, 2 Berkeleys, 4 Isettas, KR200 Messerschimtt,
> Zundapp Bella R201, Fuji Rabbit 150, Rabbit 200, Austin Mini,
> AirCycle hovercraft, '64 Sunbeam Alpine, 1958 TR3A, 1962 TR3B, 1960
> Morris Woody, 1960 Bugeye, 40+ various motorcycles including a 1948
> Indian Chief, Marusho (BMW 500 copy), Simplex Servicycle and more,
> I'm just getting too old to remember.
> Currently my oddness vehicle collection in not much and am down to
a
> Honda CB550, Buell Cyclone, 1970 Triumph TR25W, 1987 Yamaha YSR50,
> 1964 Honda s500 convertible, 1987 Mitsubishi VanWagon. Zero Honda
> 600's - but have 4 more lined up as soon as I get more room and get
> done with Betsy's car and Linda H's car and Michael B's engine etc.
> Miles
> --- In
2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
, "Greg Hahs"
> wrote:
> > I'VE OWNED MANY INTERESTING CARS, BUT NONE HAS REWARDED ME WITH
SO
> > MUCH ATTENTION AND GOOD EXPERIENCES--
> > > PAIGE
> > Obviously you have never owned an Isetta or a Messerschmitt. The
> > Schmitt will do 70 tops and the Isetta will do 53 tops. The Honda
> > rocks in the performance catagory for me. I can't wait to get my
> > coupe.
> > Greg Hahs
> > --- In
2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
, Paige Hunt
> > wrote:
> > > ok--IT'S TIME FOR THE TRUTH!!!
> > > just got finished with the "high speed"run--
> > > DRUMROLL, PLEASE-----
> > > 45 MPH =3,250RPM
> > > 50 MPH =3,600
> > > 55 MPH =4,000
> > > 60 MPH =4,300
> > > 70 MPH =5,000
> > > 75 MPH =5,500
> > > 80 MPH =5,800
> > > 85 MPH =6,200
> > > 87 MPH =6,300
> > > I BACKED OFF AFTER ABOUT 15 SECONDS, AS I REALIZED THAT EVEN
> > THOUGH I MAY HAVE EEKED OUT AN EXTRA MPH (OR NOT), IT WAS NOT A
> WISE
> > THING TO DO (ON SO MANY DIFFERENT LEVELS), SO I MUST CONCLUDE
THAT
> > EITHER I WAS TRAVELLING DOWNHILL OR THE PLANETS WERE PERFECTLY
> > ALIGNED THAT FIRST ATTEMPT, OR I MISREAD THE SPEEDOMETER, OR MY
> > MEMORY WAS RIDICULOUSLY OPTIMISTIC (MOST LIKELY, GIVEN BILL'S
> LOGICAL
> > EXPLANATION)
> > > BOTTOM LINE IS THIS
> > > WHO REALLY CARES?--THESE CARS AREN'T EVER GOING TO BE POWER
> > HOUSES OR RACE WINNERS--BUT THEY ARE A BLAST TO DRIVE AND PARK--I
> FIT
> > INTO A MOTORCYCLE SPACE TODAY AT A VERY CROWDED FLEA MARKET AND
WAS
> > GREETED BY A BUNCH OF SMILING, CURIOUS ONLOOKERS WHO DETAINED ME
> FOR
> > ABOUT 15 MINUTES WITH A BUNCH OF QUESTIONS---
> > > THIS CAR WILL LIVE OUT IT'S REMAINING DAYS WITH ME AT 65-70
> TOPS--
> > -
> > > I'VE OWNED MANY INTERESTING CARS, BUT NONE HAS REWARDED ME
WITH
> > SO MUCH ATTENTION AND GOOD EXPERIENCES--
> > > PAIGE
> > > goinhm@ wrote:
> > > Hi Paige,
> > > When you attempt to perform your record breaking run ,
you
> > may want to try it when the temperatures are cooler (and at a low
> > elevation, if possible). This will give you a higher air
> density.
> > Try for a tailwind, too. And keep the windows closed to reduce
air
> > drag and turn off all accessories (radio, fan, lights) to reduce
> > loads on the engine.
> > > Good luck,
> > > Dale
> > > ok--NOW i have to go and try it again--THIS time with a GPS-
-
> > (and a sundial) to see if she will do 90 plus---it's raining
today,
> > but should be clear tomorrow (sunday) ---i'll keep you updated--
> > (unfortunately, it's been my experience that when someone uses
> logic,
> > knowledge, and math---thanks, bill and miles---i'm left looking
> like
> > an idiot, but it won't be the first time--)
> > > more later--
> > > paige
> > > ---------------------------------
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> > > 325 Benton St.
> > > Santa Rosa, CA 95401
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