'It felt absolutely amazing. But I feel like it's got a little bit more to give and there's part of me that wants to push it a bit further.'
Michael, had always been interested in attempting the record, but began his project in January this when he bought spare parts for his motorbike. He then fitted the bin, which he bought for £20 from
marketplace, with a Suzuki GP125 two-stroke engine. He also kitted it out with magnesium go-kart wheels, 30ml rear axle, a five gear box, a chassie, a steering damper and one wheel at the front., roped in engineering pals Ben and John Woodhead to help with the custom made parts. And friends Jake Benn and Alex Denton also helped him undertake eight hours worth of rigorous testing.
He added:"About five or six years ago, I was talking to some mates and I said the next vehicle I get needs to be no bigger than a wheelie bin. I ordered some spare parts last year and they came with an engine. I debated whether to send it back but I thought I'd wanted to do this project for a long time.
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