"Pete's Garage" - "1896 Steam Motorcycle"

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Antique motorcycle expert Pete Gagan tells the story of Sylvester Roper's "Steam Powered Motorcycle", and takes it out for a test ride!

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@hugostiglitz6914 4 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Yes. Interesting how they went up his back.

@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.

@blacksonne19 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.

@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.

@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.

@vikingsofvintageaudio7470 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the illustrated history lesson and all the details!

@annroses11 7 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the tutorial and riding demo of the no-frills steam powered bike.

@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.

@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.

@71a65 16 жыл бұрын

Hey Pete! This is an absolutely great show! Keep 'em coming!!!

@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..

@jameelhafeez9796 2 жыл бұрын

Just amazing.Great work.

@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 :)

@CaptainCropper 15 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Finally something that makes my diesel Enfield look sophisticated.

@Fotenks 13 жыл бұрын

This is super amazing! Thanks for making this video.

@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.

@Workway2much 11 жыл бұрын

that was awesome. great work. thank you.

@valentinovale5338 5 жыл бұрын

Omg that was incredible . Thank you 👍

@fvlewg65 16 жыл бұрын

Colour me impressed! I look forward to viewing future episodes.

@glendeco 11 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed watching that. Thank you.

@1225Gamer 13 жыл бұрын

This is going to be my senior project in machine shop.

@hugostiglitz6914 4 жыл бұрын

This is where the idea of putting wheels on a suitcase came from!

@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".

@Scowguy 12 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation. Thanks!

@wholeNwon 11 жыл бұрын

Life really was slower in 1896. Looks like great fun. Thanks for posting.

@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. :)

@lordrot20 10 жыл бұрын

This was awesome!

@CurtaCrazy 8 жыл бұрын

Wow! A steam motorcycle! Beyond cool. - Pat

@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!!!

@wadeguidry6675 7 жыл бұрын

Steam powe on a bicycle......totally awesome!!!!!

@loknlode 12 жыл бұрын

Incredible. Absolutely incredible!!!

@Toerme 12 жыл бұрын

Sweet piece of machinery and great video :D

@enginelover1 13 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting.

@HisAssholiness 2 жыл бұрын

that was super cool , thanks

@charlesmcboy445 8 жыл бұрын

Wow I just love the cloud of steam behind

@lelboy 10 жыл бұрын

Lovely - thanks very much!

@mcsteam236 4 жыл бұрын

For a small steam engine, it has some pretty good speed, nice!

@cursebreaker666 3 жыл бұрын

that was so awesome!

@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

@------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 7 жыл бұрын

Sweet Machine and love the hat

@theguirarhero 11 жыл бұрын

we want more videos its amazing!!

@whydahell3816 7 жыл бұрын

Wow! Forgotten history Huh!!?? Thanks for building and sharing this Pete!!!! My oldest motorcycle is a 72 sportster lol

@joseph60268 11 жыл бұрын

wonderful video..

@sauroid1 12 жыл бұрын

This is too cool, I want one!!!

@angiefav1847 5 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed l love that bike thanks for the video and be careful sitting on that thing cheers

@foamypezz 10 жыл бұрын

Can't ride my motorcycle today guys. We're in a burn ban.

@SH1974 14 жыл бұрын

Phantastic vehicle! Absolute famous, the steamcloud behind the driver... ;-)

@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.

@sauroid1 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I want one!

@alphasigmasezon8597 2 жыл бұрын

Espetacular !⚙🔧🪛

@crapthisisalongusern 11 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.

@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

@hoverbotfpv1425 3 жыл бұрын

Sits in Trev Deeley bike display, awesome bike build.

@ostlandr 10 жыл бұрын

Steampunk motorcycle? I want one!!!!

@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.

@Modeltnick 4 жыл бұрын

The original one was in Cars of Yesterday in Sarasota, Florida. It has since been sold off.

@fugitivephilo 16 жыл бұрын

Pete, I used to be yr neighbour -- this is fantastic..!

@houselightkell 5 жыл бұрын

I want one of these!

@crm3480 8 жыл бұрын

Wonderful.

@randalbedard687 6 жыл бұрын

This is just great

@JohnSmith-pd1fz 7 жыл бұрын

Rebuilding history so that, as always, the good old us of a comes out first and on top.

@ActionableFreedom 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@gurugerus 6 жыл бұрын

I Love it!!! :D Great!

@animalcrackersong 7 жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC

@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!

@KJ4CTZ 11 жыл бұрын

That is AWESOME!

@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.

@VinnyMartello 14 жыл бұрын

Incredible

@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 !

@peterbonnez 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful

@anythingoldmechanical 6 жыл бұрын

Fabulous!

@misterplay91670 12 жыл бұрын

I want a steam bike too !!

@nobuoka401 12 жыл бұрын

i feel that Antique&molding is Beautiful, Chuff Also Goooooooood'

@SuperSa31 12 жыл бұрын

ESTA MUY BUENA LA BICICLETA!!!! ME ENCANTA!!!!!!!!

@nw8000 16 жыл бұрын

This is genius!!! when do I get the plans to make one of these suckers??????????

@castrewq 15 жыл бұрын

amazing.

@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.

@rusnanerces 15 жыл бұрын

hai pete wow kereeeeeenn...

@sataroth5684 7 жыл бұрын

Can you share engine drawings please? I would like to know is it double-acting engine and how exactly steam valve works in this engine. I'm currently developing my own steam bike and wondering about this awesome Roper's bike engine =)

@ferencgobor749 6 жыл бұрын

A real timesaver bike. :)

@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!

@MrMatterry 11 жыл бұрын

they seem to be close to my Gold Wing.

@manuelffonseca 8 жыл бұрын

hello mr Pete, i would like to know what is the max speed, and Motorcycle's autonomy...

@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.

@BeingRomans829ed 12 жыл бұрын

I WANT ONE!!! 8-)

@nickbelanger5225 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, could you imagine owning a self propelled bicycle before the turn of the century?

@zzzdogutube 10 жыл бұрын

Nice, I love to see the original drawings. interesting. where did you find them? Thanks

@catscratch1980 12 жыл бұрын

Is there a drip valve for the engine? Great machine, but I'd update the brakes.

@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

@frenzieddrifter2 14 жыл бұрын

HELP! I made a steam engine out of an old piston-type air pump but I'm encountering some overheating problems in the cylinder please reply....

@stopglobalswarming 14 жыл бұрын

Take a while to get warmed up for your commute, but you will look cool parking it.

@funklover24 9 жыл бұрын

Why can't they turn the music off, I want to hear the sound of the vehicle.

@GrigoriZhukov 11 жыл бұрын

There are boiler that heat that fast. Dobler(sic) top burner. works the charm.

@JasonEller 11 жыл бұрын

I want one

@Sangopadraji 4 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.

@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