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To: martin_fierro

That’s KillaCycle?

Given that electric motors achieve 100% horsepower at initiation, you’d think they would have a bigger chain (or possibly shaft drive). Titanium-alloy racing chain?


8 posted on 07/30/2007 1:40:25 PM PDT by Cletus.D.Yokel
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To: Cletus.D.Yokel
Given that electric motors achieve 100% horsepower at initiation, you’d think they would have a bigger chain (or possibly shaft drive). Titanium-alloy racing chain?

Just proved that you know nothing about traction and racing slicks.

14 posted on 07/30/2007 1:43:54 PM PDT by org.whodat (What's the difference between a Democrat and a republican????)
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To: Cletus.D.Yokel
What?

Horsepower equals Torque times RPM.

What are we teaching kids in science classes now a days?

20 posted on 07/30/2007 1:54:30 PM PDT by John Jamieson
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To: Cletus.D.Yokel; org.whodat
I don't see anything wrong with the question about the chain. My bikes have 520-530 and this drag chain is a whole lot fatter than that.

Chains, however, are more efficient than shaft drive gears (if properly tensioned), so you wouldn't see the designer specify a shaft.

I think it is properly stated that torque is flat throughout the powerband.

25 posted on 07/30/2007 1:58:12 PM PDT by steve86 (Acerbic by nature, not nurture)
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To: Cletus.D.Yokel

Steel is stronger than titanium.


40 posted on 07/30/2007 3:28:33 PM PDT by mamelukesabre
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