2012 Merzouga Rally - Page 6

B-Rod · 11-09-2012, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Carlos M

140 to 180 kg, 10 to 30 hp

.... respect Patrick!

Still, it's in the name of science, and it would still be damn fun. You have to admit, it's better than the waisted Dakar entry on this 10-30 hp alternative. If I had $100,000 and a chance to try something spectacular, I think Patrick's bike would be an honorable choice. He does mention the torque being rather fantastic.

troy safari carpente · 11-09-2012, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barrier

So is this the Wiki definition for 'Fire in the Hole!

FTH! Oooops!

The difference between a FiTH and a FarT... is only hair fine... but it can be oh so devastating...

juames · 11-09-2012, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by troy safari carpente

The difference between a FiTH and a FarT... is only hair fine... but it can be oh so devastating...

Don't forget about the 'SharT'...somewhere in between.

Carlos M · 11-09-2012, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-Rod

Still, it's in the name of science, and it would still be damn fun. You have to admit,...

I think Patrick's bike would be an honorable choice. He does mention the torque being rather fantastic.

No doubt about that. Just meant that if the bike is indeed 180 kg I have even more respect by Patrick's endeavour!

SafariBerg · 11-09-2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by rallye

what happened to Gio Sala

he got hit by the stomach bugs as well and pulled out yesterday, but rode the short 125km stage today.

I reckon 70% of the bivouac has got it to some degree, Ben much worse than most

SafariBerg · 11-09-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Stagehand

I really love the idea of an electric bike. Going to get the little girl an Oset next spring, I hope

Good on you!

J

interesting machine but very limited range, it made about 10km today

rallyeman · 11-09-2012, 11:14 AM

hi,
I did ride 56 km km before the first set of battery. We were testing new gear inside and outside. The gear were a little long for the dunes. But I rode the first dunes sections and the piste. Wich I passed many rider due to their navigtion mistake ;)
The test are conclusive and more work has to be done at the factory in Itlay. The finish product will be even better after this live test.
I have officially finish the rally even with many hours of penalties, but we knew about it. And guess what I won my category

the NEW ENERGY category.. Only one in my class hehehe

But it was a very good exerience for me, i was honored to be choosen to test pilot this amazing bike.

Small step for me, big step for motorcycling!!!

too old · 11-09-2012, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SafariBerg

interesting machine but very limited range, it made about 10km today

What happens then?

rallyeman · 11-09-2012, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by too old

What happens then?

well i never only did 10 km. If it appear on the irritrack it because we decided not to run the stage and do testing on engine instead. But in any case, my team told me today to skip to the cp1 but i told them to go as much as we can, and try to make it to CP1. But at 5km from the CP1, i ran out and called them and they came with a new set of battery. I was in the dunes, but our driver did 18 Dakar, so no worries!

rallyeman · 11-09-2012, 02:41 PM

some pics from Merzouga rally with the prototype T race from Tacita

rallyeman · 11-09-2012, 02:45 PM

other pics

rallyeman · 11-09-2012, 02:50 PM

electric power

rallyeman · 11-09-2012, 02:57 PM

second last... sorry for polluting this thread, but i am very proud of showing you this pictures first before the press

tehdutchie · 11-09-2012, 03:03 PM

Dont apologise! We followed your progress (and the bike) with great interest!!!

Good effort!

rallyeman · 11-09-2012, 03:07 PM

ok last one!!

11-09-2012, 02:41 PM	#85
rallyeman Dakarboy - Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Quebec but I am here part time-- Oddometer: 115	some pics from Merzouga rally with the prototype T race from Tacita Attached Images

11-09-2012, 02:45 PM	#86
rallyeman Dakarboy - Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Quebec but I am here part time-- Oddometer: 115	other pics Attached Images

11-09-2012, 02:50 PM	#87
rallyeman Dakarboy - Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Quebec but I am here part time-- Oddometer: 115	electric power Attached Images

11-09-2012, 02:57 PM	#88
rallyeman Dakarboy - Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Quebec but I am here part time-- Oddometer: 115	second last... sorry for polluting this thread, but i am very proud of showing you this pictures first before the press Attached Images

11-09-2012, 03:03 PM	#89
tehdutchie Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Amsterdam or on Twitter @antal Oddometer: 1,384	Dont apologise! We followed your progress (and the bike) with great interest!!! Good effort! __________________ => http://www.eatdirt.nl/blog <=

11-09-2012, 11:14 AM	#82
rallyeman Dakarboy - Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Quebec but I am here part time-- Oddometer: 115	hi, I did ride 56 km km before the first set of battery. We were testing new gear inside and outside. The gear were a little long for the dunes. But I rode the first dunes sections and the piste. Wich I passed many rider due to their navigtion mistake ;) The test are conclusive and more work has to be done at the factory in Itlay. The finish product will be even better after this live test. I have officially finish the rally even with many hours of penalties, but we knew about it. And guess what I won my category the NEW ENERGY category.. Only one in my class hehehe But it was a very good exerience for me, i was honored to be choosen to test pilot this amazing bike. Small step for me, big step for motorcycling!!!

11-09-2012, 03:07 PM	#90
rallyeman Dakarboy - Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Quebec but I am here part time-- Oddometer: 115	ok last one!! Attached Images

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