lurch234 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 The loco steam-powered Black Pearl motorcycle from Revatu Customs The Black Pearl constructed by Revatu Customs blends a motorbike with a locomotive The Black Pearl was unveiled at the Bigtwin Bike Show in Rosmalen, Holland, next to a poster of Captain Jack Sparrow. But unlike the legendary sea vessel of the silver screen, this Black Pearl is a land vehicle powered by a steam engine. Constructed by Dutch company Revatu Customs, the two-wheeled locomotive is a fully functioning motorcycle, albeit a slow one. Staying faithful to the Train Wreck’s design, van Tuil built a motorcycle whose locomotive inspiration is obvious from every angle. The final transmission, an exposed crankshaft rotating the rear wheel by means of an eccentric pivot, mimics a steam train’s engine both mechanically and visually. Adding a bell and a steam horn doesn't steer the mind away from trains either. A setup more familiar to the typical motorcyclist can be found at the front, where two shock absorbers connect the steering to the wheel through a trailing link structure, housing a drum brake assigned with the task of stopping the beast. Go to source for tons of Pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debebee Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Massive Thigh Burns imminent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luisam Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Presume that the cylinder is a boiler. So, in case of a collison, it might blow up, with driver and everything else... Certainly, I wouldn't mount this "loco-moto" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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