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Offline Terry in Australia

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Something for you "thinking outside the box" home engineers................
« on: August 24, 2008, 03:38:40 PM »
I'm sure Frank will love this thing, it looks really well built. Have a look around the site, there are some incredible bikes here, including a Ducati Desmo head Harley engine and some sweet SOHC4's! ;D

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/06/04/alfabeast-alfa-romeo-powered-custom-for-sale/
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Re: Something for you "thinking outside the box" home engineers................
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2008, 05:43:05 PM »
where do these idea's come from
lets hook a harley trans to a alfa motor and make a mortorcycle out of it
i don't drink enough beer
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Re: Something for you "thinking outside the box" home engineers................
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2008, 08:24:18 PM »
I think the most impressive thing is that it doesn't look completely ridiculous like those choppers with chevy v-8's in em.  It is actually halfway elegant. 
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Re: Something for you "thinking outside the box" home engineers................
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2008, 10:42:54 PM »
It's actually very nice, my brother has a new Triumph 3 cylinder 2.3 litre monster, and I reckon that "Alpha Davidson" looks nicer! ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: Something for you "thinking outside the box" home engineers................
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2008, 12:02:53 AM »
It looks half decent, but I wouldn't want that open belt whizzing round anywhere near my crown jewels :-\
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Re: Something for you "thinking outside the box" home engineers................
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2008, 12:15:01 AM »
Terry, I've ridden a Triumph Rocket III demo bike from my local dealer. They're brilliant for what they are designed to do. 2300cc = loads of torque. Triumph reckon that it'll out drag an R1 to 100mph!
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Re: Something for you "thinking outside the box" home engineers................
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2008, 01:05:06 AM »
Quote from: SteveD CB500F on August 25, 2008, 12:15:01 AM
Terry, I've ridden a Triumph Rocket III demo bike from my local dealer. They're brilliant for what they are designed to do. 2300cc = loads of torque. Triumph reckon that it'll out drag an R1 to 100mph!

I'm not knocking the Trumpy Steve, and I haven't ridden my brothers bike yet (and he's selling it, so I mightn't get the chance) I just like that Alfa! ;D

Quote from: oldbiker on August 25, 2008, 12:02:53 AM
It looks half decent, but I wouldn't want that open belt whizzing round anywhere near my crown jewels :-\

Ha ha, well at your age John, they're probably hanging so low you're lucky you don't step on them! ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: Something for you "thinking outside the box" home engineers................
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2008, 02:53:19 AM »
jees Terry, you've made me realise what that pain is when I walk the dogs. :D
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Re: Something for you "thinking outside the box" home engineers................
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2008, 03:16:35 AM »
Now thats some serious tinkering.
The work in that bike is bloody incredible
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Re: Something for you "thinking outside the box" home engineers................
« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2008, 09:57:54 AM »
I could swear I've seen that bike at a show before...  Those intakes are, uh, "unique"  ;D
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Re: Something for you "thinking outside the box" home engineers................
« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2008, 05:02:13 PM »
Quote from: oldbiker on August 25, 2008, 02:53:19 AM
jees Terry, you've made me realise what that pain is when I walk the dogs. :D

You should try wearing pants mate, I know it pays to advertise, but I can't think of anyone who'd want to buy what you're selling, ha ha! ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: Something for you "thinking outside the box" home engineers................
« Reply #11 on: August 26, 2008, 12:28:43 AM »
You're right Terry, I don't get many takers nowadays.
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Re: Something for you "thinking outside the box" home engineers................
« Reply #12 on: August 26, 2008, 01:03:13 AM »
Quote from: oldbiker on August 26, 2008, 12:28:43 AM
You're right Terry, I don't get many takers nowadays.

Geez John, now I feel bad for saying it.......................  :P
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)
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