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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #250 on: November 02, 2008, 05:43:12 PM »



        Oh yeah, I could really get into THAT one! 8)

       
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #252 on: November 03, 2008, 05:32:59 AM »
Quote from: Ecosse on October 30, 2008, 11:54:27 PM
An Italian inspired by our beloved SOHC.

Nicely done.

This one reminds me: does anyone here remember the Benelli Six? It was an almost cold-cock copy of the CB500, with 2 more cylinders added outboard. It made a beautiful-looking 750-6, but had a bad rep for handling and electrical reliability.

Sure was pretty, though, and I almost bought one: they were so rare in the U.S. that I couldn't get in a short enough 'line' to get one before I moved to CO and didn't have the money anymore.
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #253 on: November 03, 2008, 06:41:58 AM »
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #254 on: November 03, 2008, 08:49:06 AM »
As much as I love this thread, I hate it.  :o

There are some truly sweet bikes on this thread.  I am not done with momma's and I want one for myself.
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #255 on: November 03, 2008, 09:56:43 AM »
Hondaman, you mean to say an Italian machine with electrical issues?! That's gotta be a first. ::) There's a post somewhere and the Sei was brought up. I posted an image.

Spikey, home run with your post man! Love this gold framed one with the CR type pipes. I know someone makes 'em for small cc Honda's but can't remember who. Expensive, that I remember.
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« Reply #256 on: November 03, 2008, 11:12:39 AM »
A Grove, this might not be exactly what you had in mind but this was the company I was thinking of regarding those pipes. Likely someone else out there too as I've seen pipes just like the gold framed Honda before.

http://www.swarbrick-racing.co.uk/index.html
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #257 on: November 03, 2008, 03:05:04 PM »
Quote from: Ecosse on November 03, 2008, 11:12:39 AM
A Grove, this might not be exactly what you had in mind but this was the company I was thinking of regarding those pipes. Likely someone else out there too as I've seen pipes just like the gold framed Honda before.

http://www.swarbrick-racing.co.uk/index.html

Unless I translated the price wrong, those are very reasonably priced. I have always wanted a set of custom 4-4. Too bad they are on the wrong side of the ocean.

How bad is shipping from the UK anyways?
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #258 on: November 03, 2008, 03:11:15 PM »
I forget what the current exchange rate is, think it's not as bad as for Europe, but don't forget to factor that in.

They are sweet!

edit: oops, rereading your post Shenanigans, it sounds like that's what ya did. My bad.
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #259 on: November 03, 2008, 03:20:01 PM »
Since I am tearing my 550 apart again I might give them a call and see soon. I am seriously considering a set. It would turn out a lot better than if I attempt to make my own.

The "Press-formed double curve meggas for HONDA 250, 350 and 450 twins." are beautiful too. Imagine 4 of those!
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #260 on: November 03, 2008, 03:21:22 PM »
Quote from: Ecosse on November 03, 2008, 11:12:39 AM
A Grove, this might not be exactly what you had in mind but this was the company I was thinking of regarding those pipes. Likely someone else out there too as I've seen pipes just like the gold framed Honda before.

http://www.swarbrick-racing.co.uk/index.html

Those are some cool looking pipes, but it's too bad that they have the worst website in the world. ;)
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #261 on: November 04, 2008, 09:48:00 AM »
Don't know who made it but its MV Augusta style.
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #262 on: November 04, 2008, 10:14:48 AM »
Quote from: Ecosse on October 30, 2008, 11:54:27 PM
An Italian inspired by our beloved SOHC.

The Benelli Quattro engine is almost an exact copy of our 500's ... A lot of parts actually fit on our bikes.
I have the engine breather cover of a quattro on my 550, it looks much better than the stock one.
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #263 on: November 04, 2008, 10:40:31 AM »
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #264 on: November 04, 2008, 11:16:02 AM »
i love this thread...
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #265 on: November 04, 2008, 03:49:39 PM »
Quote from: j-conn on November 04, 2008, 11:16:02 AM
i love this thread...

Me too.  I wish I had the budget for all this inspiration. :o
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #266 on: November 04, 2008, 04:56:27 PM »
Always liked this bike and wish I knew more about it.
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #267 on: November 04, 2008, 07:10:15 PM »
for a second i thought that said brimmerbobber  ;D ;D
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #268 on: November 04, 2008, 07:30:19 PM »
Forget where I found this gem but I think it's cool. Check out the details.
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« Reply #269 on: November 04, 2008, 07:32:57 PM »
OK, found one more. I'd like to know more about this; can the old salts here ID the nifty parts?
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #270 on: November 04, 2008, 07:34:37 PM »
yeah there is more of that like 10 pages ago i think
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« Reply #271 on: November 04, 2008, 07:49:22 PM »
Quote from: spikeybike on November 04, 2008, 07:34:37 PM
yeah there is more of that like 10 pages ago i think

I've been away from here for a while. :-[

So the gauntlet has been cast, the die has been thrown down... I'll come up with something inspirational and not repetitive. Don't hold it to me though. :D
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« Reply #272 on: November 04, 2008, 07:51:28 PM »
Note crushed velvet seat?
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #273 on: November 04, 2008, 08:08:27 PM »
That's funny, when I bought my bike it had a purple crush velvet seat, a purple sparkle tank, and some nasty high bars ;D
Rode it to work a few times before I turned it to a cafe.  Got laughed at and joked about quite a bit :)  Comments like "Queen Machine", "Tinky Winky", and "Purple Passion".   All in good fun though  ;D  Wish I had taken some good pics before I tore it down
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« Reply #274 on: November 04, 2008, 08:33:12 PM »
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