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Re: Bikes wierd and wonderful
« Reply #475 on: August 10, 2012, 06:07:14 PM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on August 10, 2012, 05:40:17 PM


 if the whole deal only weighs 310 pounds, it's probably a hoot to ride. Definitely weird, but I like it, in a quirky way. ;D
1+ It reminds me of a modern version of a desert racer I read about many years ago that "combined the suds of a Triumph with a light-weight frame". ;D
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« Reply #476 on: August 10, 2012, 08:52:26 PM »
I just found this Seeley CB750 on EBay Oz. I really wanted one of these "Back in the day", and I'd still like one now. Nice. Cheers, Terry. ;D

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Honda-CB750-Seeley-Honda-Rare-Bike-SOHC-Cafe-Racer-/120962638861?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item1c29ef640d

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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?"

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Re: Bikes wierd and wonderful
« Reply #477 on: August 10, 2012, 09:46:46 PM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on August 10, 2012, 08:52:26 PM
I just found this Seeley CB750 on EBay Oz. I really wanted one of these "Back in the day", and I'd still like one now. Nice. Cheers, Terry. ;D

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Honda-CB750-Seeley-Honda-Rare-Bike-SOHC-Cafe-Racer-/120962638861?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item1c29ef640d

I'll have a look at that Terry, its going to be at the Laverda concourse just down the road from my place, tomorrow... ;)
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Re: Bikes wierd and wonderful
« Reply #478 on: August 10, 2012, 10:14:24 PM »
It's one of the last Seeleys made. It's on Axl's registry, third from the bottom. Go for it Terry!!! 8)
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« Reply #479 on: August 10, 2012, 10:35:11 PM »
Whoa! I want one, but I don't have a lazy $15K laying around gathering dust men, so don't expect to see it in my garage any time soon! (Of course, if I win the lotto tonight things will be very different..............) ;D
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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: Bikes wierd and wonderful
« Reply #480 on: August 11, 2012, 01:50:32 AM »
Damn I just missed Lotto tonight, another 4 numbers and I would have been asking Retro to hold it for me. ;D
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Re: Bikes wierd and wonderful
« Reply #481 on: August 11, 2012, 02:49:49 AM »
I'll check my ticket in the morning, and if I'm 20 million bucks richer, I think I'll take a "sickie" on Monday, and take the Triumph for a ride to Brisbane.............. ;D
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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: Bikes wierd and wonderful
« Reply #482 on: August 11, 2012, 04:10:49 PM »
God loves a trier Terry! ;D
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« Reply #483 on: September 01, 2012, 05:52:57 AM »
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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: Bikes wierd and wonderful
« Reply #484 on: September 04, 2012, 07:09:42 PM »
Here are some shots of a russian bike that was at the last Saturday Pismo Derelicts get together. It looks to be very original but I didn't get to talk to the owner so I don't really know the history. Sure looked great.
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« Reply #485 on: September 19, 2012, 09:35:11 AM »
Not sure whether I like this or not?
Has the owner created a masterpiece or destroyed a classic?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=515554664
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« Reply #486 on: September 21, 2012, 04:10:54 AM »
Nice Norty! ;D
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"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: Bikes wierd and wonderful
« Reply #487 on: September 25, 2012, 01:38:25 AM »
Norty but nice! ;D
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Re: Bikes wierd and wonderful
« Reply #488 on: September 25, 2012, 01:55:50 AM »
call me old fashioned, I'd rather have an original Norton or Norvin or Triton bla bla bla. those angular lines don't do it for me.
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Re: Bikes wierd and wonderful
« Reply #489 on: September 28, 2012, 01:46:50 AM »
Yeah that's what I was getting at, but then I'm a traditionalist.
Hey Scunny, ever see my old CB650 around town, it went to Christchurch!
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Re: Bikes wierd and wonderful
« Reply #491 on: September 28, 2012, 08:41:55 AM »
That Norton-Harley monstrosity is purely a case of "because we can."

Admittedly, that is sometimes the best reason.
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« Reply #492 on: September 28, 2012, 02:52:40 PM »
What Norton/Harley monstrosity? I saw a really cool Harley engine with Ducati Desmo heads (brilliant engineering!) and a Alfa-Romeo V6 in a Harley frame which I'd be proud to have in my garage, geez I wish I had the engineering skills of that guy! Cheers, Terry. ;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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« Reply #493 on: September 28, 2012, 04:11:22 PM »
I have to admit it, I can't help myself, I'm in love with the Alfabeast. Has anyone got a youtube clip of it running? God that's a beautiful bike. I want it. ;D
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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: Bikes wierd and wonderful
« Reply #494 on: September 28, 2012, 05:07:48 PM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on September 28, 2012, 04:11:22 PM
I have to admit it, I can't help myself, I'm in love with the Alfabeast. Has anyone got a youtube clip of it running? God that's a beautiful bike. I want it. ;D

I posted that in the inspiration gallery  some time ago, had pics of it for a couple of years now, great bike.... ;)
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Re: Bikes wierd and wonderful
« Reply #495 on: September 28, 2012, 05:11:53 PM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on September 28, 2012, 02:52:40 PM
What Norton/Harley monstrosity? I saw a really cool Harley engine with Ducati Desmo heads (brilliant engineering!) and a Alfa-Romeo V6 in a Harley frame which I'd be proud to have in my garage, geez I wish I had the engineering skills of that guy! Cheers, Terry. ;D

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I meant Ducati - Harley. 
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« Reply #496 on: September 28, 2012, 05:24:30 PM »
Whilst searching for a youtube clip of the beautiful Alfabeast, I found this. Bloody incredible, a 4 cylinder 125cc monkey bike with only one conrod, and a Ducati V8 (still to find a clip) with only 2 conrods! I love the engineering skills of this guy, who sadly, only rides a wheelchair. Cheers, Terry. ;D

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2010/10/14/ducati-elenore-v8-update/
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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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« Reply #497 on: September 29, 2012, 04:33:25 AM »
The guy that built the ALFA-BEAST and the DESMO-HARLEY used to live here in the USA and LIVED about 5 miles from me. He can build ANYTHING!!!He is supposedly in the works building a MASERATTI engined MC.
The first time I saw the ALFA-BEAST was at a MC get together in Salisbury,NC/USA in 2005. That was something to see him KICKSTART a V-6.
Chris is a good guy to know!!!

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« Reply #498 on: September 30, 2012, 12:49:35 AM »
Thanks Chuck, where can I find a film clip of that magnificent beast? ;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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« Reply #499 on: September 30, 2012, 05:01:10 AM »
I will check with the group I ride with , most of them were there in 05 to see if anyone has a video of him starting it. It was a site to see, the V stacks are through the TOP of the tank and the first kickover kinda puffed and backfired through the V stacks, Chris' complete torso was engulfed in a BIG white puff of smoke!!! Then he rode it around , sounded like an F1 and to see all those pulley's making it work was worth it!!!


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