Zerobricks Posted January 15, 2012 (edited) Yesterday I got an idea I just had to test. The idea was to put the motorbike's driveshaft inside the rear swing axle. With the help of some half beams, the idea was realized. Having the rear special, I also wanted the fromt to be unique. So i decided to ditch the usual shock absorbers and use the 1x2x3 spring box from hockey sets and use it for front suspension. This way I made a very compact unique and a tough bike with very smooth and soft suspension, and an agressive look, all made with only 205 pieces! There are also LDD instructions avaialable: LDD RAGE Remember, you need the spring box and one old style 4L long U joint. And a short video of mechanics: Edited January 15, 2012 by Zblj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alasdair Ryan Posted January 15, 2012 (edited) Looks very good,are those tires a bit bald? Edited January 15, 2012 by Alasdair Ryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theozboy Posted January 15, 2012 Looks great, just like a BMW - shaft drive and paralever front suspension. Good Work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zerobricks Posted January 15, 2012 Looks very good,are those tires a bit bald? Bald in what way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLuders Posted January 15, 2012 (edited) @ Zblj: I like everything you model on LDD! I want to build it later today. I looked at the 91 steps of your LDD Building Instructions, and noticed two more parts substitutions (using Technic pulleys instead of the 5x5 Lego Technic Disks on the wheels, and using different Technic Panel fairings because the LDD version does not come in orange). I used LDD Manager to prepare a 2-page PDF Parts List for your "Rage" Lego Technic Motorcycle (download from MegaUpload SkyDrive here ). The 206 parts needed include the x928cx1 "Hockey Spring", the 4L Universal Joints, Technic Disks, and the Technic Panels. I think that Alasdair Ryan was noting that your motorcycle tires were "bald" (smooth) relative to the common 2902 "Tire 81.6 x 15 Motorcycle": Edited February 5, 2012 by DLuders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smrgol Posted January 15, 2012 Very nice bike, a nice unusual design Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JunkstyleGio Posted January 16, 2012 Excellent design. Did a quick rebuild and it was great fun building it. Thanks dude! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLuders Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) I built it in a Silver color scheme, and used different wheels and tires (since I did not have the ones Zblj & JunkstyleGio used). I used one front disk brake instead of two (since I was missing one 5x5 Technic Disk). I found that using one 4L and one 3L Lego Technic Universal Joint worked for the rear wheel's direct shaft drive. You can see the "Hockey Spring" part underneath the handlebars that provides the Front Suspension. Thanks for sharing your LDD file, Jernej! Edited January 16, 2012 by DLuders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zerobricks Posted January 16, 2012 Wow Dluders and JunkstyleGio! That's a nice surprise! Glad you like the bike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JunkstyleGio Posted January 16, 2012 Three for the price of one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vmln8r Posted January 17, 2012 That's a superb driveshaft. I'll have to build this, I imagine it's super smooth. The use of hockey springs for the front suspension is another great idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zerobricks Posted January 17, 2012 Three for the price of one! Lots of Rage for free Not that i'm an angry person I saw a mod folder on your brickshelf, I wonder what you changed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JunkstyleGio Posted January 17, 2012 Check this out: Added some trinkets/greebles like footstands, handlebars, bigger headlight, radiator. Made the driverseat a bit longer and lowered the rearlights. Changed the frontfork to axle/connector version with mudguard but without loosing the "hockeyspring"function. Used the smaller wheels like DLuders did but i'm waiting for the DBG-version of it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjk1977 Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) Very nice bike, i build it ,i'll try to ad a picture as soon as possible. edit: the bike i build Edited January 19, 2012 by rjk1977 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjk1977 Posted January 19, 2012 i only had the panels in green. I like the result. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bb15080 Posted January 19, 2012 a couple more and we have a race I like al of them but colorwise I like DLuder's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zerobricks Posted January 19, 2012 Green looks realy cool and toxic! Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alasdair Ryan Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) :laugh: Hope you all like it. :laugh: Edited January 19, 2012 by Alasdair Ryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjk1977 Posted January 19, 2012 :laugh: Hope you all like it. :laugh: to be honest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smrgol Posted January 19, 2012 I like the side car, looks odd, but well designed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gilby Posted January 19, 2012 these bikes look amazing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zerobricks Posted January 21, 2012 Lovely sidecar! Can you share the lxf? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alasdair Ryan Posted January 21, 2012 Yes i will share tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alasdair Ryan Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) Download instructions Here, sorry there is some illegal steps,but would do you expect from LDD. (You need to remove the bike stand when adding the side car) Edited January 22, 2012 by Alasdair Ryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLuders Posted February 20, 2012 I wonder how the "Rage" motorcycle would look with the wild "Poiple" wheels used on the upcoming 6231 Lego Hero Factory "Speeda Demon" set (photographed by BS01 Cholie at the recent New York Toy Fair 2012): Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
