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mthee

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On how many levels is it wrong for me to desire this...
« on: September 16, 2020, 02:53:20 PM »
... apart from the pipe wrap 😁

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133517752217

OK, I've braced myself...

Edit—OK, and the white wall tyre!
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Richard

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Re: On how many levels is it wrong for me to desire this...
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2020, 03:15:39 PM »
"suprisingly comfortable"

I'd be surprised as well.  Haven't seen one like this for a few years now.
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Re: On how many levels is it wrong for me to desire this...
« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2020, 03:31:50 PM »
I've had a few hardtails in my time, comfortable enough (20 odd years ago) until you hit a pot hole  :o , wth the state of the roads now and my back. Nah!

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Re: On how many levels is it wrong for me to desire this...
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2020, 04:08:11 PM »
OH! Really Matt?  ;D

The scrotal scratcher on the front of the saddle could be a selling point! ::)  :-\

The black chrome, powder coating looks tasteful and the whole machine appears well put together, when compared to some of the lash ups that are about.

But, I just don't fancy being hung out like a bit of laundry on a line and possibly incuring a coccydynia injury!  :(  Look it up, I have spoken with quite a few ladies who in their youth used to ride on the back of these sorts of machines and now suffer from the condition. Crippling! :(

But if you fancy it Matt, why not? There can't be many others about.

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Re: On how many levels is it wrong for me to desire this...
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2020, 04:44:02 PM »
Matt... please stop it, you know my broken ribs still hurt when I laugh to much 🤣😉👍
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mthee

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Re: On how many levels is it wrong for me to desire this...
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2020, 09:24:36 PM »
Ha, ha! Anyone else going to confess their guilty motorcycle pleasure? 👀
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mthee

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Re: On how many levels is it wrong for me to desire this...
« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2020, 12:35:59 PM »
Here's an amazing 2 stroke dragster/chopper to really get your ribs tickling!

For a rundown on the impressive engineering - check those drum setups, that 50's aircraft magneto and the expansion chambers;



For footage from the rider's helmetcam, giving THAT sound (turn volume all the way up, sound is low)





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Moto63

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Re: On how many levels is it wrong for me to desire this...
« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2020, 12:48:14 PM »
Aaaa...ring, tata ting, ting. 😉

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Re: On how many levels is it wrong for me to desire this...
« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2020, 10:14:02 PM »
Errr!

Fork stiction! those stanchions are going to be like bananas and the slider bushes knackered in no time. Tiller steering to boot! :(

I am afraid this is another nil point item from the USA.

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Re: On how many levels is it wrong for me to desire this...
« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2020, 10:42:04 PM »
I have to say I love this sort of totally pointless madness! Lol. Makes a change from the usual choice of powerplant. Sounds great and probably about 12mpg!! Best enjoyed now before they ban all the fun ;-)

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Re: On how many levels is it wrong for me to desire this...
« Reply #10 on: September 20, 2020, 06:19:26 PM »
4 grand. 4 GRAND? Surely could get a lovely XS650 for that cash, aftermarket
Swingarm and all the other bits that make it a great handling contender to the Triumph crown.

I get the old skool chop thing; but you could have something that looks nicer and goes through the twisties AND doesnt knacker your back over holes.
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Re: On how many levels is it wrong for me to desire this...
« Reply #11 on: September 20, 2020, 09:33:58 PM »
4 grand. 4 GRAND? Surely could get a lovely XS650 for that cash,


Honda C90 £4499 !!! :o

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1993-Honda-C90-85-N/324293631471?hash=item4b81681def:g:ogAAAOSwMldfXZ18

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Re: On how many levels is it wrong for me to desire this...
« Reply #12 on: September 21, 2020, 12:55:22 AM »
looks like it steers like a wheelbarrow full of wet cement. sounds great but the narrow bars were annoying to look at after 30 seconds of him overcorrecting every single steering input.

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Re: On how many levels is it wrong for me to desire this...
« Reply #13 on: September 21, 2020, 06:59:41 AM »
I’ll have you know John that I can steer my wheelbarrow full of cement like an absolute pro. Slalom cones... not a problem, up a make shift ramp onto scaffolding, absolute piece of cake. However I certainly catch ya drift with the chopper thing. Just never ever understood the concept of them. 🤪
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mthee

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Re: On how many levels is it wrong for me to desire this...
« Reply #14 on: September 21, 2020, 10:25:15 AM »
At least it's getting ridden 👍 I'm with Rossco500 on this one. There's definitely a part of me that digs it's groove, man  8)
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