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Thanks @HorcikDesigns, the seat needed something else, so the subframe was the little idea. The rear lights are simple, but work well. I had some fun with the engine details, but tried not to overdo it. Maybe the above photo helps. The Moto is a 7 studs wide as a base, and this is most of the transmission. The rear chain is 3 studs off the centerline, so if it was repeated on the other side it would be seven studs there. The chain and the front swingers are on the same plane off-center. The stepper and the drive gear fit within the swingers pivot which is 6 studs wide. I'll take a photo from the rear and front later tonight. Correct that is the part. Thanks for your comments @johnnym, let me address your questions. The Kickboxer is a CAD project done by Ian McElroy. You can see more about it here. I am not aware that is has been made. I tried a number of noses, but nothing fit the look of the bike. Adding a fender helped, but yeah the stubby nose of the real moto evaded my building abilities. I did not use a disk brake at the end of the axle as this would be on the wrong side. On the correct side, would further push the swing arm out which would increase torsional flex, and make the bike wider. Two things I was not willing to do. Yes, the blue pin hinders the suspension, but the shock is able to overcome the friction. And again, the front swingarm needed everything to support stiffness and strength with minimum parts. Use the ideas that are helpful to you as needed. I'm glad I can contribute to your ideas. I'll photo the MOC as I take apart to help you and others on your builds.

Instructions for the John Deere 5115 tractor have been posted.

I had the exact some thought. Great build, and the color blocking is great. Thanks again for another great car build.

Alright, this is finished. It took a significant revision, but the front suspension and steering works well and supports the bike. This has been one of the harder builds I have done in the recent years, with the combination of shapes, angles, suspension, width, and that transmission. Working through these challenges, and ending with this result was immensely frustrating and thus rewarding when completed. I will for sure take what I learned here and make another motorcycle in the future. I'm hooked now. The Kickboxer Diesel features the following: Front Single Side Swingarm with Steering Rear Single Side Swingarm with Drive Front and Rear Suspension Four Speed Sequential Transmission Flat 4 Diesel fake engine Blue Paddock Stand The front is a little sparse, but I managed to get a front fender. The only visible part of the transmission is the chain on the left. Everything else is internal. And the changeover is right in the back of the bike. The shifter pedal is on the left of the moto. The exhaust exits just below. And a video. Thanks to everyone for your feedback on this project. Hope you enjoy.

Great job; the yellow and brown look great. I love the rear plate holder. I like the solution you used to have the chain connect the drive input and the two change over axles, but are you able to replace the 8 tooth and 16 tooth with a 16 and 24? It looks like if you adjust the parts that hold the panels on the top and bottom you should have the space to make this improvement to the transmission. I guess the double bent liftarm would need to move as well.

Good idea. Thanks for the explanation.

Very cool. How are those rear fenders attached?

Yeah, for this car the transmission is where it fits and allows for flexibility. The manual fits in the front and the shifter is at hand for the driver, so that's were it goes. The sequential is wider, so I tried to tuck it between the rear seats. You are correct, most cars have the transmission right next to the engine for simplicity, but some do place it in the rear as part of the drive axle for better balance, as noted by @2GodBDGlory. The Austin Martin Rapide and Maserati Quattroporte are two examples of sedans that have this configuration.

Yeah, I had grander visions on how it would turn out, but kept running into problems. The next motorcycle will not have a front swingarm, but it stays for this one. Hopefully I can dress it up. The redesign will allow for a front fender too, so small improvements.... Thanks. The swingarm stays.

I'll keep it. I made this build too difficult....

OK, back at it. I rebuilt the whole frame and worked on some of the details. I resorted back to a basic tank, so that many be where it ends. It's not flashy, but it's clean. I was hoping this would be the final build, but after tying it all together, the front suspension does not measure up to my standards; it sags and does not offer much resistance. A little autopsy revealed the front frame is not stiff enough and the motorcycle is heaver now that it is nearing completion. The former needs a frame redesign, and the later needs a geometry redesign. I need to do a major redesign, which this far into the project is difficult. I even considered scraping the swingarm idea, and putting in a traditional fork. But then looking at the MOC, I think I can salvage it. Above (I love this new 11-19 liftarm) you can see the current setup on the right, and the proposed setup on the left. Early in the design phase I tried the left with 9 stud arms, but I wanted swingarm lines that stayed level with the bike, and went with the right. Now that the Moto is nosing down a little too much, and I have space for the 11 stud swingarms, I am going to try to integrate this into the MOC and see if this helps.

Thanks @Lipko, I agree with the critique of the steering wheel solution. The front is getting very dense, and any additional space is being used to stiffen the structure, so I am not sure I can get this in. I'll see what I can do. I'm still holding out for the I-6, and I think I got it to work. Now I'm having trouble with the V-8 fitting. Ugh.... Yeah, the Subaru Legacy (I guess they are called Yob mobiles?) had one for a while. They are certainly not common. But just because they don't (often), doesn't mean they shouldn't. Porsche would have been on brand if they offered one in the Panamera, but.... OK, above is a draft bodywork that sets on top of the chasses module. This shows the wheelbase at 32 studs, and since the doors were not able to open well, I changed the wheelbase to 33 studs. The bodywork will be a moving target, but would like to keep some general three box look with fender flairs.

Just seeing this now. Great project, and it's starting to take a nice shape.

Very great and creative. I like the parts you used for the legs.

Finished MOC at rebrickable.com for both AWD and RWD. My employment can often be intense during the fall, and this past fall was no exception. After an intense period, I turned to LEGO to rest well over the holidays. I wanted to start a comprehensive project during this time to let my mind wander down a creative outlet. I seem to cycle through tractors, cars, and Unimogs, so this time I was ready to try another car. I am a proponent of the sports sedan, in life and in builds, so that was an easy decision. It has been some time since I have built a 1:10 car, and since then the new 42110 wheels are now available. This would be a center feature of the build to see if I could take advantage of the new offset in both suspension and steering. I hope the blue sports sedan will look somewhat sporty, but not like the current BMW faux sporty. When I build I always set the dimensions first, based on the wanted features. The car will be 50-52 studs long with a 33 stud wheelbase. Body width is 23 studs, with a fender width of 25 at the front and 27 studs at the rear. "System Builds" have become a recent theme of my builds in that a center build can easily accommodate changes or additions easily. I wanted this to be the central theme of the sedan; more than a modular build the system will allow for flexibility and interchangeability. Thus, there are two categories of features to the sedan. System Modules Transmission/Rear Suspension Front Suspension/Steering Engines Floorpan Unibody Seats Doors/Hood/Trunk Features (Options) Independent Suspension Steering: HOG/Wheel Working Fake Motor (V8, I6, F6, Hybrid) Working Transmission (4S Manual, 4S Sequential) (RWD/AWD) Removable Body Seating for Four Opening Hood, Trunk, Doors After setting some hard points, I had a general idea. I had hoped that I could have a front suspension module and a rear suspension module, but already at the above stage, it was becoming clear that separating the transmission from the rear suspension would result in too many structural compromises. Above you can see the general idea for the front suspension "bathtub" that will connect to the rear suspension/transmission module. The engine will drop in, and the lock in between the two modules. The HOG is placed above the dashboard with steering controls traveling under the engine. This bathtub will hold a V-8, an I-4, and an I-6. I very much want to have the I-6 engine be part of the final build, but it is causing a lot of problems. It's just soooooo long. In fact it and the supporting structure come within 2 studs of the front of the car. I may have to go all Audi, and change it to a I-5 which may be just the right amount of weird. Above you can see, generally, how it will come together. This version includes the sequential transmission module, and the AWD front module. The AWD module is the hybrid version. This "bathtub" is locked in that the engine is chosen for you: you get the Flat 6 engine with two fake electric motors, one for each side of the front axle, that function as an electric assist. More is coming... Next I'll work on the structural floorpan, and a unibody that will drop on to all modules and give additional structural support. My builds are taking too long these days, so I am going to put a due day of May 22, 2021 for this project. Maybe that will incentivize it's timely completion.

Very cool, and the tires are perfect for this build. Reminds of this old build.

I am really digging that E bike so far. It must be the slicks. I am not sure I like the sand green on the ICE. Gonna keep it? The bike needs some color with the orange, but I’m not sure about that one.

Long and low. I like it. The tank will be a defining part as the bike is long, so I am looking forward too seeing it.

@johnnym sorry about that. I check daily after the new sets are available and buy right when they are. For you, I hope they are quicker, but you better get your order in. Who knows how long my will take.

OOO, I love it! Though I would like slick tires better. Do you have some to try?

I'll try it. Stay tuned.

Some, though not all, of the new 2021 technic parts are now available on Bricks and Pieces. Some of the panels are still not available, but, for instance, the tires from 42124 and 42122 are available.

I like the tank less this morning after a sleep, so it may not be done. I'm going to work on some other parts for a little bit. I think I need to keep this in mind, and maybe why moving to other parts of the motorcycle may be a good idea for the time being. Maybe if the engine details change, the tank shape will be a none issue. All these funny shapes. I feel like I am am just spinning my wheels on parts of this MOC.

Another update, thought it looks like no progress has been made. I tried about 15 different tank ideas, and this one seems to show a little bit of promise. I'll sit on this, and see what I can do with it. There is still a little gap above the #21 panels I would like to close, but I like the gap below. It will give me a little space to do exhaust and intake. I wanted to spend some time detailing, but the panels took all my time. Next time.... @steph77 I'll wait until all the panels are generally placed, and then rebuild the frame with those outside attachment points in mind. Currently, there is space above, below, and in front of the engine for stiffening, so there should be a way to get everything stronger.

I like the future chopper look of this. Keep it up, I am interested to see what you can do with this.