Half to three quarters of an hour to warm up, that's about the same as my Windows 10 laptop. Nothing has changed.
@swingingdodgy
4 жыл бұрын
Riding the steambike dropping those ashes in the bush or dry plains would make it the original trail blazer :-)
@Peasmouldia
5 жыл бұрын
Best illustration of the vortices created by your body on a bike.
@gj8539
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Interesting how they went up his back.
@blacksonne19
2 жыл бұрын
Loved this. Ropers dad was from my home town of Sterling, MA. Ive seen the 1868 model but never this one. Thank you.
@schmittenhammer
10 жыл бұрын
Love it! Doesn't get more 'stampunk' than this. Thanks, for sharing.
@dlittlester
10 жыл бұрын
Very interesting.
@schmittenhammer
10 жыл бұрын
My proofreading sucks, as you see.
@tnkqiva9710
7 жыл бұрын
THIS ТTTOОООOL FOR FREEEEЕ STEAM MONEEY IS THE BESТ ON THЕEEE ЕNTIRE WЕBSTORE!!!>> PРPPеtе s Garage 1896 Steаm Мotorcуcle
@mcsteam236
4 жыл бұрын
There's a steam powered plane.
@DystopianEmpire01
13 жыл бұрын
60 mph in those days? And I read he was 77, I'd say the adrenaline got to him and the heart attack came before the crash. Still, a manly way to meet your end, IMHO.
@mikedriscoll3477
9 жыл бұрын
In an era of farming communities, steam powered tractors, wood cooking ranges, heating stoves, parlor stoves , and bed warmers. Hot coal transfer was the preferred method to start a firebox. Special covered boxes were used to shuffle coals to what ever stove needed it ,and some conversation "you robbed all my coals!" " do you have any extra kindling or hot coals " in those large drafty homes. The steam bike, or car fit nicely into that era/mind set. Lest we forget, we might need it again soon.
@BhupendraSingh-pr2ln
8 жыл бұрын
Hats off. What a wonderful vehicle. And what a wonderful job done by the persons at Pete's Garage who have kept this motorcycle working. Extraordinary.
@tonytiger75
15 жыл бұрын
Aught to try burning natural chunk hardwood charcoal, it burns hotter and longer then briquettes and with less ash because most of the ash from briquettes is the starch used as a binder for the ground charcoal they're made of; and the chunk charcoal is often cheaper because there is less processing involved in making it. I'm a machinist and steam enthusiast, I'm definitely going to build one like this :)
@441rider
8 жыл бұрын
Wow, way above hobby boiler regs. Steam just seems so practical I built turbines with disks that spun 40k rpms but no torque. Must build a steamer bike one day, saw some at Trev Deeley show up the street here. Those fireplace pre fab logs make great fuel.
@vikingsofvintageaudio7470
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the illustrated history lesson and all the details!
@CaptainCropper
15 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Finally something that makes my diesel Enfield look sophisticated.
@annroses11
7 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the tutorial and riding demo of the no-frills steam powered bike.
@rickfazzini22
3 жыл бұрын
I like how Paul Brodie showed up out of nowhere and started going over the details, awesome!!!!! thanks so much for sharing this..
@71a65
16 жыл бұрын
Hey Pete! This is an absolutely great show! Keep 'em coming!!!
@1225Gamer
13 жыл бұрын
This is going to be my senior project in machine shop.
@Blown460
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome bit of history! The best side affect of riding this motorcycle is by the time you reach your destination it will have all the wrinkles out of your clothes. :)
@ind347
16 жыл бұрын
Absolutely bloody amazing. Well done Pete! (I was actually looking around your shed to see what else you had on the work benches!) Ken.
@jameelhafeez9796
2 жыл бұрын
Just amazing.Great work.
@videolester
14 жыл бұрын
It is not a monotube boiler, but a vertical firetube boiler like a Stanley. It is unlikely to explode however, as the shell is made from a section of hydraulic cylinder, and the tube sheets are 1/4" plate. It has been hydrostatically tested to three times its working pressure, and has a fusible plug of lead which will melt if it runs out of water, releasing pressure safely. Pete
@hugostiglitz6914
4 жыл бұрын
This is where the idea of putting wheels on a suitcase came from!
@wholeNwon
11 жыл бұрын
Life really was slower in 1896. Looks like great fun. Thanks for posting.
@455329
6 жыл бұрын
omg... i can't believe it!! i always think the first motorbike are from 1903!! awesomeness!!! i want one as a hell!!!
@Fotenks
13 жыл бұрын
This is super amazing! Thanks for making this video.
@CurtaCrazy
8 жыл бұрын
Wow! A steam motorcycle! Beyond cool. - Pat
@mcsteam236
4 жыл бұрын
For a small steam engine, it has some pretty good speed, nice!
@glendeco
11 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed watching that. Thank you.
@Workway2much
11 жыл бұрын
that was awesome. great work. thank you.
@wadeguidry6675
7 жыл бұрын
Steam powe on a bicycle......totally awesome!!!!!
@crapthisisalongusern
12 жыл бұрын
I also noticed this and it my be because some steam engines need a curtain treatment that prevents the scale from building up in the boiler. Its the first time that I have seen such a treatment that had color to it though. Then again it could be rusty pipes from where he got the water.
@servicarrider
16 жыл бұрын
Incredible production, Pete. Best of luck to you on your new endeavor and, hopefully, it will sooner rather than later, come to fruition. What an asset your past efforts have been to the motorcyclist community, and now this project, Pete's Garage".
@estebancorral5151
7 жыл бұрын
You left out the best part of the death of Sylvester Roper. He knew his boiler was about to explode so his last manoeuver was to release the pop off valve to minimize collateral damage...Genius and a hero to the end.
@fvlewg65
16 жыл бұрын
Colour me impressed! I look forward to viewing future episodes.
@------country-boy-------
11 жыл бұрын
THIS VIDEO WAS GREAT - you know a blower could be attached to the fire box and it would heat up the boiler much faster - maybe 3 minutes. Thank you for putting together this video - GREAT JOB!
@bbrown87609
8 жыл бұрын
Sweet Machine and love the hat
@loknlode
12 жыл бұрын
Incredible. Absolutely incredible!!!
@charlesmcboy445
8 жыл бұрын
Wow I just love the cloud of steam behind
@Modeltnick
4 жыл бұрын
The original one was in Cars of Yesterday in Sarasota, Florida. It has since been sold off.
@valentinovale5338
5 жыл бұрын
Omg that was incredible . Thank you 👍
@SH1974
14 жыл бұрын
Phantastic vehicle! Absolute famous, the steamcloud behind the driver... ;-)
@whydahell3816
7 жыл бұрын
Wow! Forgotten history Huh!!?? Thanks for building and sharing this Pete!!!! My oldest motorcycle is a 72 sportster lol
@HisAssholiness
3 жыл бұрын
that was super cool , thanks
@cursebreaker666
3 жыл бұрын
that was so awesome!
@Scowguy
12 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation. Thanks!
@hoverbotfpv1425
3 жыл бұрын
Sits in Trev Deeley bike display, awesome bike build.
@fizzguts
14 жыл бұрын
Ducatti, MV Augusta, Vincent, Fireblade, Brittan the first Honda 500cc 4 etc etc etc There are great motorbikes in all eras including the current one.
@foamypezz
10 жыл бұрын
Can't ride my motorcycle today guys. We're in a burn ban.
@enginelover1
13 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting.
@lordrot20
10 жыл бұрын
This was awesome!
@lelboy
10 жыл бұрын
Lovely - thanks very much!
@CZ350tuner
11 жыл бұрын
A friend wanted top build a steam powered motorcycle a few years ago. His plan was to have a sidecar outfit with the boiler and firebox on the sidecar.... and a fireman / stoker (most likely me) shovelling coal or coke as it went along.
@alphasigmasezon8597
2 жыл бұрын
Espetacular !⚙🔧🪛
@Toerme
12 жыл бұрын
Sweet piece of machinery and great video :D
@billkratzer1
8 жыл бұрын
Totally cool beans man. my irreverent first thought was ,' dang, would make a really fun ride up the PCH and then I remembered California was still there too.
@JohnSmith-pd1fz
7 жыл бұрын
Rebuilding history so that, as always, the good old us of a comes out first and on top.
@sauroid1
12 жыл бұрын
This is too cool, I want one!!!
@ostlandr
10 жыл бұрын
Steampunk motorcycle? I want one!!!!
@scottbashaw1761
6 жыл бұрын
Love your book Fireball Fleming.....I been researching for years an and collecting Motorcycle Motordrome Racing photos an literature 1905-1915
@krimskrams
16 жыл бұрын
gosh, the principle looks so simple! yet, i'd probably run into a whole lot of problems trying to build this myself. i wish i could! maybe someday!
@fugitivephilo
16 жыл бұрын
Pete, I used to be yr neighbour -- this is fantastic..!
@joseph60268
11 жыл бұрын
wonderful video..
@theguirarhero
11 жыл бұрын
we want more videos its amazing!!
@angiefav1847
5 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed l love that bike thanks for the video and be careful sitting on that thing cheers
@nobuoka401
12 жыл бұрын
i feel that Antique&molding is Beautiful, Chuff Also Goooooooood'
@sauroid1
10 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I want one!
@crm3480
8 жыл бұрын
Wonderful.
@senatorjosephmccarthy2720
5 жыл бұрын
Couldn't hear that Fantastic engine because of your music.
@Ras-kr5nw
5 жыл бұрын
In my opinion it's not a really loud motor (correct me if i'm wrong!) just because it's a small one But i feel you listening to mechanical music, i love (steam-)engine sounds !
@ActionableFreedom
7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@nw8000
16 жыл бұрын
This is genius!!! when do I get the plans to make one of these suckers??????????
@randalbedard687
6 жыл бұрын
This is just great
@Sangopadraji
5 жыл бұрын
Take some antiedad for preventing heart attack, and tea tilax2 to reduce weight and some meditation good for the heart too. And for steam power, use now hot metal. Gives off lot of heat many many years. All clean power for big locomoteves and models and anything that goes on steam. Or heating a room or cooking.
@Modeltnick
4 жыл бұрын
I saw the original at Cars of Yesterday in Sarasota Florida when the Horn Brothers had it. It was pretty shabby looking.
@KJ4CTZ
11 жыл бұрын
That is AWESOME!
@animalcrackersong
7 жыл бұрын
FANTASTIC
@VinnyMartello
14 жыл бұрын
Incredible
@houselightkell
5 жыл бұрын
I want one of these!
@misterplay91670
12 жыл бұрын
I want a steam bike too !!
@isymdvr
3 жыл бұрын
There should be a modern version of it with proper brakes, better warming up time, exhaust filtering, etc I am sure if law allows many people would buy it
@anythingoldmechanical
6 жыл бұрын
Fabulous!
@neutrodyne
10 жыл бұрын
How does it pull on hills? How much does it weigh? Last thanks so much for posting. It was fun watching!
@rick6393
12 жыл бұрын
My freinds mini bike had a brake like that in the 1970s, Rear wheel had a plate that rubbed the wheel
@peterbonnez
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful
@ferencgobor749
6 жыл бұрын
A real timesaver bike. :)
@nickbelanger5225
7 жыл бұрын
Wow, could you imagine owning a self propelled bicycle before the turn of the century?
@stopglobalswarming
14 жыл бұрын
Take a while to get warmed up for your commute, but you will look cool parking it.
@SuperSa31
12 жыл бұрын
ESTA MUY BUENA LA BICICLETA!!!! ME ENCANTA!!!!!!!!
@GrigoriZhukov
11 жыл бұрын
There are boiler that heat that fast. Dobler(sic) top burner. works the charm.
@MrMatterry
11 жыл бұрын
they seem to be close to my Gold Wing.
@zzzdogutube
10 жыл бұрын
Nice, I love to see the original drawings. interesting. where did you find them? Thanks
@gurugerus
7 жыл бұрын
I Love it!!! :D Great!
@castrewq
15 жыл бұрын
amazing.
@BeingRomans829ed
12 жыл бұрын
I WANT ONE!!! 8-)
@TheNextGoogification
5 жыл бұрын
Did I miss something? Who built the motorcycle? Did they build the engine itself or buy it? I was curious about that rear axle arrangement - the gadget that moves it. Looks like two one way bearings, that ratchet it along. Who built the boiler? Thanks in advance.
@videolester
5 жыл бұрын
The bike shown is one of two replicas built. It is very accurate cosmetically. The original was constructed by Sylvester Roper of Camden NJ in 1896. He was a gunsmith, and used damascus shotgun barrels for boiler tubes in the vertical fire tube Stanley type boiler. He burned “Franklin coal”, a finely crushed coal that was intended for Franklin stoves, now a pretty space commodity, Charcoal briquettes are a good substitute, and are readily available. Roper was a steam vehicle fan, and also built a steam carriage and another cruder steam bicycle in the 1860s, both stored at the Smithsonian. The original 1896 bicycle still exists in a private collection, but is incomplete and will never be ridden again. It is welded to a stand. The range was only about 8 miles, and the replicas are the same. Steam vehicles use a lot of fuel and water- that is why steam motorcycles were never particularly successful commercially. The engine is a double acting single cylinder engine, with the rear axle acting as a crankshaft, mounted on the left. On the right are two smaller cranks on the axle, one operating the slide valves for the engine, and the other operating a water pump to feed water to the boiler from the tank mounted above. There is also a hand pump for feeding water when the machine is stationary. My own replica is capable of just over 50mph, but the range is only 8 miles before running out of fuel and water, and brakes are limited to the front “spoon brake”. Pete Gagan
@funklover24
9 жыл бұрын
Why can't they turn the music off, I want to hear the sound of the vehicle.
@rusnanerces
15 жыл бұрын
hai pete wow kereeeeeenn...
@CZ350tuner
11 жыл бұрын
And it even starts quicker than one of my friend's Russian 1977 175cc Voskhod....
@_NikaM_
12 жыл бұрын
Looking at that masterpiece and not being able to ride it is a f*cking torture!
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