76 Reply by EyeMWing (edited by EyeMWing 2013-02-09 02:09 PM)

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Re: well that sucks...

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Etc...

Why are you still reading this?!?!  Get to work!

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77 Reply by cbq_tailspin (edited by cbq_tailspin 2013-02-09 05:10 PM)

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http://www.woodyboater.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/325011-DannyDeckchair-1195141143000.jpg
And you guys are still considering ground transportation, what to do when they ban that?  Two steps ahead at all times...

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That's what I'm talking about!  Here's another idea...

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o173/cromec/image_zpsa9141746.jpg

cbq_tailspin wrote:

http://www.woodyboater.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/325011-DannyDeckchair-1195141143000.jpg
And you guys are still considering ground transportation, what to do when they ban that?  Two steps ahead at all times...

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79 Reply by DC Doug (edited by DC Doug 2013-02-09 05:39 PM)

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The "new black"...

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af172/kirchbed/ee7368fb-6e18-402a-b3f9-f2a0c4bad27e_zpse42127ed.jpg

...and how Rally Baby will test the limits of the Razor ban...

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For some reason, I feel the need to bolt a mannequin riding a razor scooter to the roof. Perhaps getting into a severe accident with a speedo-wearing mannequin riding a Vespa.

... Now I just need two mannequins, a Vespa, a razor scooter and a speedo.

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Lots of velocity could be generated with springs.... Hmmmmm.  Anyone tearing down any garage doors?  smile

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I like the train idea.  We need to come up with a standard for tracks, everyone build 20 feet or so of track and a carriage to be pulled.  I'm sure someone can figure out the locomotive...

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With Lemons this may be a more appropriate pit ride
http://www.ecogeek.org/human-powered/1360
http://node1.ecogeek-cdn.net/ecogeek/images/image/pedalbuick.jpg

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84 Reply by Mike C. (edited by Mike C. 2013-02-10 08:57 AM)

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7244/7237629382_5d262a4b53_z.jpg
We're bringing this.
and for lots more of this google "kensington kinetic sculpture"  the pink camo human powered Pazerkampvagen III is my favorite.

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The Law of Unintended Consequences strikes again (and what else did I figure with _this_ crowd!)

I'll be putting together a beer holder for my kids' push bikes, myself!

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This thread is why Lemons is so damn cool. Instead of whineing about the rules everyone is looking for a way to be just as irresponsible and dangerous within the rules.

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How about something like this..

Use wagons as shuttles and "launch" them back and forth across the complex with large sling shots made from garage door springs.

You can use a winch to pull the springs back since the rule covers motors in moving vehicles.

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Re: well that sucks...

Brett85p wrote:

This thread is why Lemons is so damn cool. Instead of whineing about the rules everyone is looking for a way to be just as irresponsible and dangerous within the rules.

Yep.  Hence the cars.  I can't wait to see the next round, though I am very sad to see the last one go.  What with the race motor on one of the pit bikes now.

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DC Doug wrote:
EyeMWing wrote:

So, what does this mean for Friday night? Or are we counting the practice session checkered flag (aren't those at like, 3PM?)

How about we NOT ask them that question.

Too late.  The rule has now been reworded explicitly to include Friday night.

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Re: well that sucks...

Back in the 80's or 90's there used to be bicycle racing at Sears Point. Think we can get  Lemons HQ to allow a Pedal Powered vehicle race on the track? Sears point would be tough with large vehicles & the hills but Buttonwillow would be great.

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mechimike wrote:

I like the train idea.  We need to come up with a standard for tracks, everyone build 20 feet or so of track and a carriage to be pulled.  I'm sure someone can figure out the locomotive...

Please allow me to refer you to link #3 I previously offered.

Spank wrote:

well there's this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evMw-sWZwxE

or this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeT4_DzsOq0

Or maybe we just need to think more gravity-powered. Here's a How-To
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc7TYXkq4Ls

And THEN combine THAT with the spring idea...

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I did the office chair race at a bar once.  Won, too.

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MikeZilla wrote:

Back in the 80's or 90's there used to be bicycle racing at Sears Point. Think we can get  Lemons HQ to allow a Pedal Powered vehicle race on the track? Sears point would be tough with large vehicles & the hills but Buttonwillow would be great.

The only experience that I have on track at Lime Rock was racing road pedal bikes there in the late 80-early 90's.  The downhill was fun.

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94 Reply by TeamLemon-aid (edited by TeamLemon-aid 2013-02-10 06:34 PM)

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So why have't we done this already? smile

Or this!!!!!

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y_wkQBDDgvI


TrackGeeks_Chris wrote:

How about something like this..

Use wagons as shuttles and "launch" them back and forth across the complex with large sling shots made from garage door springs.

You can use a winch to pull the springs back since the rule covers motors in moving vehicles.

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95 Reply by Bioguy (edited by Bioguy 2013-02-10 07:34 PM)

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mechimike wrote:

I like the train idea.  We need to come up with a standard for tracks, everyone build 20 feet or so of track and a carriage to be pulled.  I'm sure someone can figure out the locomotive...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/92641677@N03/8420867683/

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Guess I'll just have to leave the super cub at home and bring this

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Parkwod60 wrote:

Guess I'll just have to leave the super cub at home and bring this


Ahhhh, memories.

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Spank wrote:
Parkwod60 wrote:

Guess I'll just have to leave the super cub at home and bring this


Ahhhh, memories.

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