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  1. allanp
    Indeed. The ducati already has all the usual functions of a Technic motorbike plus a 2 speed gearbox. Very curious what additions (if any) are present in this "UCS" motorbike to warrant it's size increase. I really do hope it isn't 3 times more expensive just for the sake of making it bigger.
  2. allanp
    Congratulations!
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    When you say the motor doesn't turn, do you mean there's is nothing at all, no noise, no trying to turn at all, as if the wire is disconnected? If so, I find this usually happens when there is corrosion of the metal contacts in the plugs. It only takes a tiny amount to prevent operation.
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    I think that's normal for the calibration step. As @2GodBDGlory said it's just the internal clutches of the linear actuators.
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    That looks like fun to drive
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    I have the UCS millennium falcon mounted to the wall, though not with a connector. Using an axle that goes through multiple holes, and made a "picture hook" type thing from a 5x7 frame and a couple of 1x5 beams to space it from the wall. Sounds sketchey but it's been there almost three years now, the frame allows for multiple screw holes and I wanted a way to hook it on the wall without any help.
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    We assume so, it's a very popular line. New info doesn't usually appear this early.
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    Nice review Jim As for the set, it's nice to get some fenders in black, and it's also nice to see the better diff and some extra gearing to increase the speed of the engine. I also like that the bags go up to 7, meaning not many parts to sift through for each step. The set is obviously not aimed at me but I do like those touches
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    @Maaboo35 proving my signature correct! Looks great
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    I would guess 1:8 going by past F1 sets.
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    This looks awesome. I hope you built in a big and beefy compressor. What cylinders are you using for the digging arm? Edit you just beat me to it. So those cylinders are totally custom made?
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    I really enjoy seeing these machinery type builds, especially when they are so functional that they could actually be useful. Just one small suggestion, could you add another roller to prevent rubbing/friction of the string where it exits the orifice in the middle? I'm thinking it might reduce wear and make winding easier, especially if you did want to add a motor.
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    This bike certainly has intriguing potential but as always guys and gals, we must temper out expectations whilst continuing to send our wishes to our overlords!
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    Aside from functional brakes and clutch there isn't really much functionality to add to a car. But there's still a lot of room to expand and improve on the functionality already present, like more realistic gearboxes and steering/suspension geometry. Also there's other variations like a transverse engine and transmission with a linkage to a proper gated stick shift (such as the Ariel atom and pretty much every hot hatch and modern everyday car that doesn't have sequential shift) as well as McPherson strut suspension and front wheel drive.
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    I do hope they do something above the ducati to justify its increase in size. Maybe a new type of 6 speed gearbox? Working pneumatic brakes would also be easy to access and play with on a motorbike.
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    Very good points.
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    TBH I am also beginning to wonder if the UCS motorbike is in place of the UCS supercar this year. There are already two 18+ sets in the first wave, prices and sizes of flagships can vary alot and don't we usually hear about the supercar among the first wave sets? Not that I mind that much. Would be good for the UCS line to be able to include things other than supercars. And of course I could be wrong.
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    That's true for the current system of gearbox pieces. You never know, we might finally be getting an updated one?
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    Well spotted, I think you're right.
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    I really didn't like the clear engine blocks of the past and am still not a fan of the yellow pistons (I prefer the dark grey ones) but in the context of a fictional story I think the clear engine pieces lit with a red light work quite well, looking like the engine is glowing red hot while chasing the baddies! I wouldn't want to see it in a more realistic context though.
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    Pretty much as expected, but it's nice to see some lights added. Also nice to see a proper engine instead of the cam style engine. The trans red engine block pieces with the blue flames make it look like the engine is maxed out, glowing red hot. Normally I'd despise such garishness but I think it actually works quite well in this context.
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    @HectorMB Yeah I wonder what the reason is for the Y piece inside the diff. Without it you could mount the bevel gears onto axles with stop. Maybe they did it to stop you inserting the axles too far? But if you was to use axles with stop you could put a 1M beam between the bevel gears to stop them going in any further.
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    Although not perfect due mostly to the design of the 12t single bevel gears, I have found the new diff to be much stronger than the older 28t gear when driven perpendicularly.
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    I haven't noticed this issue. Are you using them inside the 5x7 or 5x11 frames?
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    When I look at new elementary and all the new moulds other themes get )like all the new minifig parts just for vidyo for example) it appears to me like making new moulds isn't a big deal for TLG, and that Technic really does get the short end of the stick considering how popular it is.
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