Harley-Powered Green Machine Obviously Wants to Kill You

by John Coyle
HD Forums

Upon seeing the Lean Mean Green Machine, I immediately thought of the line "Come on you apes! Do you want to live forever?" from cinematic masterpiece Starship Troopers.

Now, the original Green Machine was a pedal-powered big wheel, but this tribute is motivated by a Harley-Davidson V-Twin Evo engine which will propel it to a top speed of 50MPH. The two levers in front of the seat steer the rear wheels, and it's not hard to imagine using them to pull off some wicked spin outs--just like on the original. The coolest part? It's not a one-off! You can buy one!

Of course, it's also easy to imagine being thrown off. So I have to wonder just who the hell this thing is for. It costs $75,000, doesn't look street legal and is just... really, really awesome. I'd happily take my chances.

What do you think of the Lean Mean Green Machine? Would you take it for a spin (out)? Head over to the Forum and sound off!

Gary Wayne Toland (Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:18:24 -0700): I gotta have one!

Ian Anderson (Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:22:04 -0700): My main mode of conveyance as a kid was a big wheel, but I always wanted a Green Machine! Check this one out it's powered by a Harley Evo motor!

Wayne Rose (Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:27:28 -0700): Not practical for anything.

Geoff Tellier (Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:45:59 -0700): looks interesting Hope it dosent rain.

Warren Bloss (Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:37:34 -0700): I can appreciate creativity as much as the next guy. But I gotta say that I think it is a huge waste of money and WAY over priced.

Patrick Asap Robinson Jr. (Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:58:07 -0700): Hats off for creativity. I had one as a kid and I'm sure this would be tons of fun to race with with a buddy. But at 75k?

Brian Holton (Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:42:58 -0700): Have to agree. It'll be the cats ass going down the main strip in Laconia, Sturgis, Daytona, etc, for the ooh, ahh, wow effect and will get you recognition in the fabrication department, but I don't see many sales out of it for any other reason. Hope it didn't get him divorced building it.... On another note, why do the meatwhistles behind the project have to look so fkn serious, smile mofka'ssss.

Tim Hicks (Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:04:22 -0700): C'mon! Let's see a tail slide. Whip that thing around like it was made to do! lol

Jake Blanton (Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:38:19 -0700): Rear wheel steering is "different" to say the least. I remember the first time I tried to drive a rear wheel steering fork lift... Let's just say that I was very glad that there were very wide isles at that warehouse...

Joey A. Ferguson (Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:36:23 -0800): Just because it has a motorcycle engine doesn't mean it's a motorcycle. And this is no exception. It's a useless "Hey look at me" contraption. Hard to believe that this thing could consume $75,000.