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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #2700 on: August 14, 2009, 11:17:51 am »
Not sure if this counts...but this is one of my bikes thats an inspiration. My Commando...mmm. 1975 Commando 850. This is one of two bikes that I can just sit and look at in the garage. I had to ride her to work today. It was gorgeous outside and she was just BEGGING me...here's a pic in the parking lot at work a few minutes ago. I apologize for the quality it's taken with my cell phone.



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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #2701 on: August 14, 2009, 03:00:15 pm »
This ain't no motorcycle but inspiring none the less.  Well maybe to some.

I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #2702 on: August 14, 2009, 05:57:55 pm »
Ah that reminds me of the good old days back when I was more .... bendy. ;)
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« Reply #2703 on: August 14, 2009, 07:03:13 pm »
I've been into bikes my whole life.  I raced BMX as a kid, raced cross country, raced downhill, road and cyclocross, even got back into BMX street and dirt jumping in my 30's and I've been a bike mechanic for 15+ years. The guys that ride trials and street like that still blow my mind to this day.  

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« Reply #2704 on: August 14, 2009, 07:56:50 pm »
I've been into bikes my whole life.  I raced BMX as a kid, raced cross country, raced downhill, road and cyclocross, even got back into BMX street and dirt jumping in my 30's and I've been a bike mechanic for 15+ years. The guys that ride trials and street like that still blow my mind to this day.  

I could make the exact same post minus the cyclecross and 15+ years as a mechanic. I wrenched on my own bikes but never anybody else's. But, yeah spent my whole life on two wheels and still can't do a flip off tree.

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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #2706 on: August 15, 2009, 07:15:53 am »
Thats a beautiful bike

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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #2707 on: August 15, 2009, 07:50:27 am »
This ain't no motorcycle but inspiring none the less.  Well maybe to some.



Even though not motorcycle it's real impressive stuff, incredible balance.
 I wouldn't even attempt it without bike.
 Riding along fence at beginning made me cringe, bars are only 3/4" square faliing on them would be...........
doesn't bear thinking about.  :o

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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #2708 on: August 15, 2009, 08:58:55 pm »
Related to the bike video, but in Japanese game show format...

No matter how fast or how far I rode, I couldn't leave her memory behind.

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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #2709 on: August 15, 2009, 10:59:05 pm »
Here some local kids my brother rids bikes with.  been 9 years since i've done what these kids do.  Kinda wish I didn't stop.


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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #2710 on: August 16, 2009, 04:15:03 am »


I really like the sprung & shocked seat on this.... is that a Board Tracker? And the taper to that tank takes the old design one further I think too.
Is that a flywheel on the countershaft?

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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #2711 on: August 16, 2009, 08:11:24 am »
Agreed, very nice touch

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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #2712 on: August 16, 2009, 11:57:19 am »


I really like the sprung & shocked seat on this.... is that a Board Tracker? And the taper to that tank takes the old design one further I think too.
Is that a flywheel on the countershaft?
I don't think it's a clutch, I think it's either a jackshaft or a brake.
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #2713 on: August 16, 2009, 01:15:51 pm »
The SUV of motorcycles?

No matter how fast or how far I rode, I couldn't leave her memory behind.

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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #2714 on: August 16, 2009, 05:46:10 pm »
wow i can't believe that guy did a flare off of a tree!!! :o :o :o

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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #2715 on: August 16, 2009, 06:21:24 pm »
uninspiration  courtesy of http://thereifixedit.com/










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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #2716 on: August 16, 2009, 06:50:51 pm »
I wonder if that car-bike will wheelie?
No matter how fast or how far I rode, I couldn't leave her memory behind.

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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #2717 on: August 17, 2009, 09:57:09 am »
On eBay right now. Very nicely done.

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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #2718 on: August 17, 2009, 10:00:57 am »
Oh, this one too.


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« Reply #2719 on: August 18, 2009, 02:52:20 pm »
On eBay right now. Very nicely done.

i just posted this one on the for sale thread. i really like this one. kinda classy
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #2720 on: August 18, 2009, 05:14:54 pm »
This one's on Craigslist in Boston for 6G's Looks like a BCR oil tank. The fiberglass fuel tank leaks though, well it was a nice paintjob.......
I like the blacked fender and the rear signal placement.
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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #2721 on: August 18, 2009, 11:51:25 pm »
can't recall where i found this.  :-[



i know a certain someone will like this: 1952 nimbus



... almost as much as this.




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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #2722 on: August 19, 2009, 08:55:36 am »
Bring a defib....

My heart just stopped.  :o




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Re: "INSPIRATION GALLERY"
« Reply #2723 on: August 19, 2009, 09:56:37 am »
Nothing like an inline 4 to warm the cockles of yer heart!!

And I do mean, nothing.. to bad the nimbus does not have round tubing..

 a buddy of mine has a couple inlines, a Henderson, think a Pierce project and that early FN motor.. the Henderson is set up tracker style..
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« Reply #2724 on: August 19, 2009, 10:02:49 am »
Pics 754.... pics.

You mean not round frame tubing?

I think the engine makes up for it lol.
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