What happened to Mr. Roper? Sylvester H. Roper was the first motorcycle casualty on record. During an 8-man bike race June 1896, Roper's steam bike was pitted against 7 non-powered bikes. Roper easily won the race, crossing the final finish line at 40mph, which was almost unheard of at that time. He collapsed from his bike, clutching his chest. While dying of a heart attack, his last words were "...too fast. Too fast." The first person to die while motorbiking had died from the excitement of going 40mph on a 2 wheeled, steam powered motorcycle.
I'm sorry, but the story I heard was that he clutched _a lower portion of his anatomy,_ crying *"Too Hot!!! Too Hot!!!",* and thereafter all subsequent motorcycles were forced to have the typical long, low exhaust pipe in use to this very day.
The Boston Daily Globe at the time has a different story to tell "After crossing the line Mr. Roper was so elated that he proposed making even better time, and continued to scorch around the track. The machine was cutting out a lively pace on the backstretch when the men seated near the training quarters noticed that the bicycle was unsteady. The forward wheel wobbled badly, and then suddenly the cycle was deflected from its course and plunged of the track into the sand, throwing the rider and overturning. All rushed to the assistance of the inventor, who lay motionless beneath the wheel, but as soon as they touched him, they perceived that life was extinct. The only wound was a slight cut over the left temple. Dr. Wolcott, who was called, gave his opinion that Mr. Roper died before the machine left the track"
Great story! According to Wikipedia, he was 72 years old, and died of heart failure which caused him to crash. He died from excitement before he hit the ground.
+Barrett Barker : It's a shame that todays doctors aren't allowed to to use "excitement" as the cause of death, but have to use more sinister medical diagnoses. I'm quite sure many of today's sports personalities would love to have "death caused by excitement" printed in their own obituaries, and on their grave stones. Then observers could truly say they lived their lives to the full, and many people would no longer fear death, but look forward to it.
I assume the vertical cylinder is the boiler. Seems to me there is very little clearance between the road and the bottom of the boiler. Going over a small bump could result in destroying the boiler and scalding the rider. Very impressive though.
looking at the cylinders at 1:14 I would say the they were Festo or SMC pneumatic air actuators converted to run on steam they look far too modern to fit into this build, but what a beautiful and well crafted piece of engineering art well done
This steambike also shows the probably first vehicle that produces additional downforce by thrust-vectoring the exhaust gases. Certainly it has very few additional downforce (haha) which also isn't really necessary (I assume this bike doesn't have a lack of Grip) but the exhaust ends point upwards - so in theory, there is some downforce. At it's time (almost 1,5 centuries ago) this mindblowing 40mph Racemaschine was probably even a more radical construction as a Top fuel dragster is today. They use exhaust gas thrust vectoring too... ;)
The down force by the exiting steam was negligible compared to the 200 pounds or so of the rider. The exhaust was vectored up to prevent burns to any mechanics, spectators or bystanders for sure.
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wow. automatic transportation sure has come a long way from _this._ glad I don't have to stop every four miles to find some more coal and water to refill my "tank!"
Fun fact, this is heated by kerosene. Plus, the same way that gasoline engines is way better then when it first came out. I bet if we stuck to steam instead of gas, steam tech would be way way way better then how it was when they were popular
I assume this is a replica, as it looks brand new and does not look identical to the one in the Smithsonean Collection, see amhistory.si.edu/onthemove/collection/object_271.html
wow I wonder how long it took to cook up the steam and it probably needed gasoline to start the coal burners..the exhaust hasnt changed much from a yoshimura end can...
Actuallthe world's first motorcycle was created in the United States in 1849 by a US Army engineering officer. He was also the first person to be killed in a motorcycle accident later that year whilst testing how fast it would go. Yes, motorcycle were on the road BEFORE pedal bicycles!!
+SteamUp I found it by accident when surfing last year looking at unusual old motorcycles. It was two wheeled and an exact replica of the original which fatally killed the owner at some speed, estimated to be at least 60 MPH by witnesses and the coroner. It resembled a period Victorian / Edwardian motorcycle with a house roof cistern shaped box in the middle. Transmission was via connecting rod with a horizontal piston and shuttle valve rod in parallel (I build a shuttle valve stationary high torque steam engine when I was 22 years old). It was an American originated machine originally designed and created by a US Army engineer, who unfortunately became the world's first motorcycle crash casulty whilst "speeding", according to the blurb with the video. The Gottlieb - Daimler motorcycle was the first internal combustion powered vehicle, not the actual first motorcycle.
+Andy Reid Interesting.... Been Googling my eyes out to no avail, but can´t seem to find that credited anywhere. Would love if someone could point me towards this, as i would love to learn the exact story and circumstances.
+Ickda ogda As far as i can tell, that video does not say anything about a motorcycle from 1849? Pete Gagan does mention this one in there, being Roper´s first and possibly the first motorcycle ever built, but the movie itself evolves around Roper´s last from 1896.
What happened to Mr. Roper? Sylvester H. Roper was the first motorcycle casualty on record. During an 8-man bike race June 1896, Roper's steam bike was pitted against 7 non-powered bikes. Roper easily won the race, crossing the final finish line at 40mph, which was almost unheard of at that time. He collapsed from his bike, clutching his chest. While dying of a heart attack, his last words were "...too fast. Too fast." The first person to die while motorbiking had died from the excitement of going 40mph on a 2 wheeled, steam powered motorcycle.
Thanks ..Good Info
I'm sorry, but the story I heard was that he clutched _a lower portion of his anatomy,_ crying *"Too Hot!!! Too Hot!!!",* and thereafter all subsequent motorcycles were forced to have the typical long, low exhaust pipe in use to this very day.
The Boston Daily Globe at the time has a different story to tell
"After crossing the line Mr. Roper was so elated that he proposed making even better time, and continued to scorch around the track. The machine was cutting out a lively pace on the backstretch when the men seated near the training quarters noticed that the bicycle was unsteady. The forward wheel wobbled badly, and then suddenly the cycle was deflected from its course and plunged of the track into the sand, throwing the rider and overturning. All rushed to the assistance of the inventor, who lay motionless beneath the wheel, but as soon as they touched him, they perceived that life was extinct. The only wound was a slight cut over the left temple. Dr. Wolcott, who was called, gave his opinion that Mr. Roper died before the machine left the track"
Great story! According to Wikipedia, he was 72 years old, and died of heart failure which caused him to crash. He died from excitement before he hit the ground.
+Barrett Barker : It's a shame that todays doctors aren't allowed to to use "excitement" as the cause of death, but have to use more sinister medical diagnoses. I'm quite sure many of today's sports personalities would love to have "death caused by excitement" printed in their own obituaries, and on their grave stones. Then observers could truly say they lived their lives to the full, and many people would no longer fear death, but look forward to it.
I love this! It looks like he's riding a fire extinguisher.
These days people are riding rockets. Even scarier, haha
I assume the vertical cylinder is the boiler. Seems to me there is very little clearance between the road and the bottom of the boiler. Going over a small bump could result in destroying the boiler and scalding the rider. Very impressive though.
What clearance?
I agree, but if it was the first we should expect design flaws ,without which there would be a lot more about.
I want to know what's actually boiling the water? Looks like there's no furnace or anything so what is creating the heat?
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Gotta love the craftsmanship in this bike. Looks well balanced
looking at the cylinders at 1:14 I would say the they were Festo or SMC pneumatic air actuators converted to run on steam they look far too modern to fit into this build, but what a beautiful and well crafted piece of engineering art well done
i tot they were retrofitted scuba diving tanks
If you do a search on "Parní motocykl r.v. 1868", you can see this one has exactly the same piston and valve set up as the unrestored original.
This steambike also shows the probably first vehicle that produces additional downforce by thrust-vectoring the exhaust gases.
Certainly it has very few additional downforce (haha) which also isn't really necessary (I assume this bike doesn't have a lack of Grip) but the exhaust ends point upwards - so in theory, there is some downforce.
At it's time (almost 1,5 centuries ago) this mindblowing 40mph Racemaschine was probably even a more radical construction as a Top fuel dragster is today.
They use exhaust gas thrust vectoring too... ;)
No one cares bout your big words bro!
The down force by the exiting steam was negligible compared to the 200 pounds or so of the rider.
The exhaust was vectored up to prevent burns to any mechanics, spectators or bystanders for sure.
absolutely a work of art!
This is such a beauty and the technology is amazing look at those pistons moving the wheels, so beautifully crafted
Thank you, cool sound .
Steampunk eat your heart out! What a stunning-looking machine.
That's easily the coolest thing on two wheels!!
Duh... it was the hottest thing on two wheels... 🤣😂🤣
Beautiful replica.
Nick Carter garbage
at least its got a Yoshimura Exhaust outlet with tubeless sport cast wheels..not bad for 19th century technology!
That is quite interesting. Amazing it is still working.
true steam punk
A modern replica of a legend that created a cult of bikers...
Felicitaciones por su trabajo, excelente.
Simply amazing 😎
what a cool machine
SUPER!
My only fear are the speed bumps. Oh boy....
thinkn same thing exactly 💯 %
Its a replica, but a very nice one.
Fabulous . . .
I would have placed that canister in on small added on trailer.
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The original motorcycle 😆
Looks like it might be AdBlu he's pouring in the tank. Talk about futuristic!
That bike looks epic. Shame we can't make them today it would b better for the atmosphere
Castle !
1869?!?!?! wtf ?? i can't believe it!!! i love it!!!!
Read more about the development of Mechanics! :)
brilliant
That takes ‘sittin’ in the hot seat’ a little too literally, no?
Bet you its nice to ride in the winter months
naysayers gonna naysay
cool! wouldn't be hard to put a blow off valve from the boiler, plumbed out back, and a skid plate under the boiler, if it doesn't already have both
That's OG.
what does it use to heat the water?
+ineedmorenaruto It´s coalfired
La moto de Tribilin. 👍🤣🤣🤣🤣
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I want one!
The 1885 Daimler shouldn’t even be considered a motorcycle, let alone the first. Michaux-Perreaux and Roper had it beat by 15 years
вот настоящий стим-панк :)
it is a work of art . keep riding it
show people what its made for. put it in the show window when. it want go no more.
the first one was built in 1868 actually..
+azzorzer Do you feel special now...
Eli Whitney what? Im just saying
+azzorzer Joking around.
+azzorzer Joking around.
i see..
Interesting design.
Rebaixada
What brakes ? Anyone please .
make steam great again
I wonder what would happen if your foot turned on that foot Peg and went in between two spokes on that front wheel
How the hell do you get that thing around a corner?
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Any break's on it
What is the top speed? 🛴
How is the water heated?
by firing coal
Is it a 2 seater (;
Imagine someone drives it on the road 🤣
Jay Leno would love to ride that!
It`s genuine?
not much ground clearance there....
Si se golpea la parte de abajo tu motor, como caricaturas saldras volando
wow. automatic transportation sure has come a long way from _this._
glad I don't have to stop every four miles to find some more coal and water to refill my "tank!"
Fun fact, this is heated by kerosene. Plus, the same way that gasoline engines is way better then when it first came out. I bet if we stuck to steam instead of gas, steam tech would be way way way better then how it was when they were popular
Ok that thing is steampunk as fk
if he would drive here, the boiler would be f**king torn off that frame million times. only usable on very smooth roads, but nice work, yeah..
Where's the flywheel? Looks like you have to push-start it and it functions flywheel free?
No flywheel needed, it has two dual action cylinders.
@@jaylittleton1 Also I'd assume those wheels are pretty heavy and sort of act like a flywheel themselves.
It would be a lot more impressive if there was a second guy in back shoveling coal.
0-100 acceleration is 10 days
On speed breakers😬
its a replica
Exhaust pipe a bit too close to the rider for my liking.
That should be at a museum!! Not to be used :(
I assume this is a replica, as it looks brand new and does not look identical to the one in the Smithsonean Collection, see amhistory.si.edu/onthemove/collection/object_271.html
what good is something you cant use. kinda like getting a 4x4 truck and not putting it in the mud.
O.G. PUNK
steampunk itself
wow I wonder how long it took to cook up the steam and it probably needed gasoline to start the coal burners..the exhaust hasnt changed much from a yoshimura end can...
***** yeah its a confusing world
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It's faster than cugnot steam car.
Have brake
that is so cool but would be scared of that much pressure under my butt.
oh i would ride in in a heart beat but its still scary.
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Actuallthe world's first motorcycle was created in the United States in 1849 by a US Army engineering officer. He was also the first person to be killed in a motorcycle accident later that year whilst testing how fast it would go. Yes, motorcycle were on the road BEFORE pedal bicycles!!
+Andy Reid Would you share source or link for that interesting piece of history?
+SteamUp I found it by accident when surfing last year looking at unusual old motorcycles. It was two wheeled and an exact replica of the original which fatally killed the owner at some speed, estimated to be at least 60 MPH by witnesses and the coroner. It resembled a period Victorian / Edwardian motorcycle with a house roof cistern shaped box in the middle. Transmission was via connecting rod with a horizontal piston and shuttle valve rod in parallel (I build a shuttle valve stationary high torque steam engine when I was 22 years old). It was an American originated machine originally designed and created by a US Army engineer, who unfortunately became the world's first motorcycle crash casulty whilst "speeding", according to the blurb with the video. The Gottlieb - Daimler motorcycle was the first internal combustion powered vehicle, not the actual first motorcycle.
+Andy Reid Interesting.... Been Googling my eyes out to no avail, but can´t seem to find that credited anywhere. Would love if someone could point me towards this, as i would love to learn the exact story and circumstances.
+SteamUp chain watch videos on UA-cam, it should show a video with a old man , like petes grage or something
+Ickda ogda As far as i can tell, that video does not say anything about a motorcycle from 1849?
Pete Gagan does mention this one in there, being Roper´s first and possibly the first motorcycle ever built, but the movie itself evolves around Roper´s last from 1896.
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