Comments on: Anzani W3 – 3 Cylinder Motorcycle Engine http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/08/03/anzani-w3-3-cylinder-motorcycle-engine/ Motorcycle News for Positive People Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:46:40 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: steve http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/08/03/anzani-w3-3-cylinder-motorcycle-engine/comment-page-1/#comment-257016 steve Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:07:23 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=7182#comment-257016 isn't it amazing how often somthing isn't really new, just a revisit to something from the past. isn’t it amazing how often somthing isn’t really new, just a revisit to something from the past.

]]> By: Paulinator http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/08/03/anzani-w3-3-cylinder-motorcycle-engine/comment-page-1/#comment-256561 Paulinator Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:58:46 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=7182#comment-256561 I'm surprised that this thread is so relatively quiet. Anzani made "it" happen in several fields at the dawn of a new millenium. Next to the Wright brothers' hop, Bleriot's spanning of the English channel is the most notable achievement in pioneering flight (says me). And what was at the business end of his very successful aircraft? Anzani's little fan tripple that ran like a champ! Does anyone think a circa 1909 Harley Davidson engine could muster the power and reliability that was yielded by the unusual featherweight Anzani? IDEA... develop the 21st century version of this engine in a superlight superbike? half way between a Britten and an R1...Hu-Uuummmm. - too tired right now...must sleep on it. I’m surprised that this thread is so relatively quiet. Anzani made “it” happen in several fields at the dawn of a new millenium. Next to the Wright brothers’ hop, Bleriot’s spanning of the English channel is the most notable achievement in pioneering flight (says me). And what was at the business end of his very successful aircraft? Anzani’s little fan tripple that ran like a champ! Does anyone think a circa 1909 Harley Davidson engine could muster the power and reliability that was yielded by the unusual featherweight Anzani?

IDEA… develop the 21st century version of this engine in a superlight superbike? half way between a Britten and an R1…Hu-Uuummmm.
- too tired right now…must sleep on it.

]]> By: Prestons http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/08/03/anzani-w3-3-cylinder-motorcycle-engine/comment-page-1/#comment-256437 Prestons Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:30:07 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=7182#comment-256437 About the seat position in the first photo: the motorcycle was used to pace bicycles on a short banked track. The bicycle drafted the motorcycle so putting the motorcycle rider far back gave the best draft as did having the rider bolt upright in the saddle. Sometimes you'll see a roller off the back of the motorcycle so the bicycle can touch without a crash. Some bicycles used 20" or 24" front wheels to get closer to the pacing motorcycle. The better draft made the speeds much higher. About the seat position in the first photo: the motorcycle was used to pace bicycles on a short banked track. The bicycle drafted the motorcycle so putting the motorcycle rider far back gave the best draft as did having the rider bolt upright in the saddle. Sometimes you’ll see a roller off the back of the motorcycle so the bicycle can touch without a crash. Some bicycles used 20″ or 24″ front wheels to get closer to the pacing motorcycle. The better draft made the speeds much higher.

]]> By: Jay http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/08/03/anzani-w3-3-cylinder-motorcycle-engine/comment-page-1/#comment-256435 Jay Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:57:01 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=7182#comment-256435 Oh I want that lawn mower. Jay Oh I want that lawn mower. Jay

]]> By: stonerider http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/08/03/anzani-w3-3-cylinder-motorcycle-engine/comment-page-1/#comment-256433 stonerider Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:58:15 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=7182#comment-256433 British Anzani were best known for the "Seagull" outboard motor so beloved of yachtsmen for decades. To an admitted "landlubber" the design seemed to remain unchanged for the duration of its production. It was, without exaggeration, an icon for the sailing fraternity but who knew Anzanis' products were so diverse? British Anzani were best known for the “Seagull” outboard motor so beloved of yachtsmen for decades. To an admitted “landlubber” the design seemed to remain unchanged for the duration of its production. It was, without exaggeration, an icon for the sailing fraternity but who knew Anzanis’ products were so diverse?

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