Topic: Bikes wierd and wonderful

[Hush]

Is Adolf selling hotdogs from his Penis-mobile?

[Damfino]

Is Adolf selling hotdogs from his Penis-mobile?

You mean, der penis stuffen wagen? 

[cb650]

The 3 wheeler srust posted on page one is a morgan.  Seen one at a vintage car race.  They also made a 4 wheeler.   Also seen a tiny little car with a 550 engine in it.   Have pics somewhere.

The srx 6oo yamaha Heffeys wife rides one.  Only imported 1 or 2 years to the states.  Big single and no elec start.  Funny watching her (120#) kick it hot.

As for rokon they do make rear only drive.  I had a 76 340.  Used a snowmobile engine so no gears.  Front disk.  Heavy assed bike and a fn monster.  Seen one at the drags all setup nice for racin years ago.
Said it would run 13's when fresh.

[Terry in Australia]

I crossed the country on this bike.  Probably my all-time favorite.  I guess you don't know these things until it's too late;

That is beautiful Ernie, I "inherited" an R69S in 1977 with a chrome plated frame from my brother when something in the gearbox locked up, but I joined the army shortly afterwards and didn't have the time to fix it, so I gave it back to my brother and he sold it for 300 bucks. Was a great bike though, I only wish it had a bigger engine. Cheers, Terry.  

[BLUE71TURBO]

 Here's one I'd like to own.............

                     

[FrankenFrankenstuff]

Here's one I'd like to own.............

                     

Their prorotype bikes always look better than the production bikes. The prototype Wrath that was ridden on the salt flats was bought by a wealthy Las Vegas tycoon, he drained the oil, and put it into his office. = LIFE GOAL for Frankenstuff is to GET THAT BIKE!! I have even contacted the PR dept. and one of the designers about getting some other pics of the bike. Snooty. THey charge $50 for a frigging t shirt because it has their crappy logo. (Looks like FTD Florists) FAIL

[Uncle Ernie]

I crossed the country on this bike.  Probably my all-time favorite.  I guess you don't know these things until it's too late;

That is beautiful Ernie, I "inherited" an R69S in 1977 with a chrome plated frame from my brother when something in the gearbox locked up, but I joined the army shortly afterwards and didn't have the time to fix it, so I gave it back to my brother and he sold it for 300 bucks. Was a great bike though, I only wish it had a bigger engine. Cheers, Terry.  

Well, that bike would do 75mph lierally all day.  It feels slow intitially because they need to get a huge flywheel turning.  OTOH, they're like riding a cloud.  Not for everyone, I admit.

Now here's a custom with 1000cc engine, if that makes you any happier.  It doesn't even notice the sidecar I pull with it.

I have to admit, freeway roll-ons were kind of fun, but that frame really doesn't handle warp speed too well...

[Uncle Ernie]

Another custom from over there >

[Terry in Australia]

Well, that bike would do 75mph lierally all day.  It feels slow intitially because they need to get a huge flywheel turning.  OTOH, they're like riding a cloud.  Not for everyone, I admit.

Now here's a custom with 1000cc engine, if that makes you any happier.  It doesn't even notice the sidecar I pull with it.

I have to admit, freeway roll-ons were kind of fun, but that frame really doesn't handle warp speed too well...

Yep, that one makes me happy Ernie, it looks magnificent! Nothing wrong with the other one, but I like big engines, and that one would be the pick for me. Cheers, Terry.

[Hush]

Definitely in the wonderful class, this water bus is as close to mint as you will get, not sure about $18000 for it though and it has been sitting in a lounge room for years....what's wrong with riding these bloody bikes?
It's what they were made for and the water bus (just like the CB750)is an extremely powerful machine even if it is 30 odd years old!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=342731098

[Retro Rocket]

Definitely in the wonderful class, this water bus is as close to mint as you will get, not sure about $18000 for it though and it has been sitting in a lounge room for years....what's wrong with riding these bloody bikes?
It's what they were made for and the water bus (just like the CB750)is an extremely powerful machine even if it is 30 odd years old!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=342731098

Always wanted one of those Rick but i think 18 G's is a bit much.....

Mick

[Hush]

But damn Mick, aint it purtee?

[fastbroshi]

Is that what they call the Water Buffalo?  Is it just because it's liquid cooled?

[Stev-o]

Is that what they call the Water Buffalo?  Is it just because it's liquid cooled?

Yes.....

[Hush]

OK I have never been able to quantify the Chinese Lifan bikes, they remind me of the very early Yamaha's or Kawasaki's, even motorbike mechanics I have spoken to aren't sure about their viability.
Anyhow here's a guy who didn't like the look and took a big gamble on a 2 year old bike, I think he actually improved on it.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=344868045

[Damfino]

How about a 1971 Honda CB750 three wheeler?? 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-honda-cb750-three-wheeler-/280609760006?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item4155a52306#v4-42

[Stev-o]

Here's a weird Z1.......


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawasaki-1975-kawasaki-z1-900-z1900-chopper-bobber-/220719007036?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item3363e0c53c

[Hush]

The Z1 has got some merit as a bobber but that 750 trike is just the sad end to a noble machine!

[Terry in Australia]

The Z1 has got some merit as a bobber but that 750 trike is just the sad end to a noble machine!

I disagree Hushy, the only good thing about that green POS is the beautiful Z1 engine, whereas the Hondra trike would be pretty easy to return to stock, once you got sick of riding a trike, of course......... 

[Hush]

OK Terry, I'm no bobber fan either.

[Terry in Australia]

Sorry Hushy, I can't concentrate, I'm still drooling over Ernie's R60 framed 1000, what a beautiful bike! Cheers, Terry.

[Retro Rocket]

Is that a bore job Terry or a 1000cc transplant.?   Nice bike..

Mick

[Terry in Australia]

That's a 1000cc R100 engine in an R60 frame Mick, very tastefully done, you don't even notice the R100 mags and disc brakes right away, very subtle, and positively gorgeous! Needless to say, I want one just like it.................   

[Retro Rocket]

That's a 1000cc R100 engine in an R60 frame Mick, very tastefully done, you don't even notice the R100 mags and disc brakes right away, very subtle, and positively gorgeous! Needless to say, I want one just like it.................   

I like it ..

Mick

[Bob Wessner]

I crossed the country on this bike.  Probably my all-time favorite.  I guess you don't know these things until it's too late;

That is beautiful Ernie, I "inherited" an R69S in 1977 with a chrome plated frame from my brother when something in the gearbox locked up, but I joined the army shortly afterwards and didn't have the time to fix it, so I gave it back to my brother and he sold it for 300 bucks. Was a great bike though, I only wish it had a bigger engine. Cheers, Terry.  

Well, that bike would do 75mph lierally all day.  It feels slow intitially because they need to get a huge flywheel turning.  OTOH, they're like riding a cloud.  Not for everyone, I admit.

Now here's a custom with 1000cc engine, if that makes you any happier.  It doesn't even notice the sidecar I pull with it.

I have to admit, freeway roll-ons were kind of fun, but that frame really doesn't handle warp speed too well...

Always loved the quiet, smoothness of the vintage beemers, sadly, usually beyond my means though.