| Base Bike |
1955 Velocette MS 500 |
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| Engine: |
Built to Venom specs with modern valves and seats. The Primary drive was upgraded to a toothed belt and a new clutch system using Kevlar friction material. The original material was CORK! |
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| Displacement |
OHV 500cc single |
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| Ignition |
Lucas competition magneto |
Lucas |
| Transmission: |
Velo 4-speed |
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| Intake |
Mikuni smoothbore, modified by Acme. |
Modified by ACME |
| Exhaust System |
Reverse cone megaphone System |
ACME |
| Electricals |
The charging system is fully upgraded to an AC generator at 12 volts and a NiCad battery pack. The wiring is fully fused and features a LED taillight within the Vincent housing. |
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Bodywork
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Bodywork was designed and built by Acme Rocket Bike, all hand-formed aluminum . The tail section and rear fender are a one piece fully integrated design.
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ACME
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Tank |
Mooneyes “chopper oil tank” with custom mounts. This was a popular oil tank for the bike builders from the 1960’s.
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Seat
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Glove leather
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Custom by ACME
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Front Suspension
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Ceriani GP forks in special built clamps
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Rear Suspension
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Works Performance gas shocks
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| Brakes - Front |
Grimeca twin disc brakes, Kosman rotors |
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Brakes - Rear
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Disc system using a Brembo master cylinder on a Nissin caliper on a Braketech rotor |
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Headlight
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German “Eurocomponents” Billet aluminum unit.
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Taillight
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Vincent Lightning unit with our own mounting system. |
Modified by ACME
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