Flame-Art Design F.A.D.
2013 World Championship competitor
Builder | Noel Connolly |
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Owner | Noel Connolly |
Location | Atheny, Galway |
Country | Ireland |
Bike Name | Whiskey Chaser |
Year/Model | 2013 Model A |
Engine Make/Size | Honda/F.A D. 5 HP |
Drivetrain | Max torque Centrifugal |
Frame Make/Type | F.A.D. Drop Loop |
Front End | F.A.D. Rigid |
Rake | Stock |
Stretch | - |
Swingarm | Rigid |
Wheels Front | 28 '' Rim |
Wheels Rear | 28'' Rim |
Tires Front | Schwalbe 28 x 2.00 |
Tires Rear | Schwalbe 28 x 2.00 |
Brakes Front | None |
Brakes Rear | Band Brake |
Painter | F.A.D. |
Chroming/Plating | - |
Additional Info | Total ground-up hand built custom based on Board Track Racers from the 1900's. Hand made drop loop frame with rigid swingarm and sidecar unit fitted to carry whiskey Barrel. Honda GC160 5 horsepower engine heavily modified. Hand made split gas tank with brass fittings. Front forks with built in drop handlebars. Cable operated hand contols and leather grips are all one off by F.A.D. Brooks Vintage Saddle. Vintage Acetylene lamp. Brass tubing all bent by hand. Paint and Lettering by F.A.D. Features kickstart with freewheel when engine starts and brass kill switch mounted on handlebars. Right hand lever operates throttle while left hand lever operates rear band brake. Also has Gas tank mounted hand brake lever. All cables run through Brass tubing. |
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