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Offline Terry in Australia

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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2750 on: April 24, 2022, 12:45:33 am »
Ha ha, thanks guys, no it's not mine, I saw it on FB Market Place and laughed myself silly when I saw those handlebars, they make my Ducati's clip ons look absolutely comfortable by comparison! ;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?"

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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2751 on: April 24, 2022, 10:54:44 am »
Terry, those bars are so the rider doesn't need to wear their glasses to see the tach and speedo. Great idea🤪
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2752 on: April 24, 2022, 06:22:31 pm »
Ha ha, yep, nothing more comfortable than riding along with your head and neck at right angles to your spine......... ;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: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2753 on: April 25, 2022, 05:38:24 am »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on April 24, 2022, 06:22:31 pm
Ha ha, yep, nothing more comfortable than riding along with your head and neck at right angles to your spine......... ;D

Wear a mouthpiece if you plan to downshift.
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2754 on: April 25, 2022, 05:50:21 am »
This example definitely has a much more appropriate riding position !
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2755 on: April 25, 2022, 07:09:16 am »
Quote from: grcamna2 on April 23, 2022, 08:50:07 pm
Quote from: Stev-o on March 22, 2022, 03:41:04 pm
Quote from: Terry in Australia on March 21, 2022, 09:47:38 pm
Quote from: Stev-o on March 21, 2022, 12:41:18 pm
Quote from: Terry in Australia on March 21, 2022, 03:08:56 am
The 240Z was/is a magnificent car...

It truly is.   Back in '70 when it came out, it was a lot like what the CB750 was to motorcycles  [reliable, inexpensive, better than British and fun to drive/ride!]

We are toying about buying this one...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324992383755?hash=item4bab0e3b0b:g:qnkAAOSwLjdhygqh


Wow, I don't think I've ever seen a convertible 240Z Steve, buy it! ;D

Just made an offer!

Stev-o, were you able to score the Datsun ?

Seller did not accept my offer and it is now sold.  Oh well...
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2756 on: April 26, 2022, 12:57:26 am »
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2757 on: April 26, 2022, 01:06:25 am »
Quote from: RAFster122s on April 26, 2022, 12:57:26 am
https://www.smartcycleguide.com/L52232537

Well it's odd, and I don't want to buy it (certainly not for $35K.....) but I wouldn't mind a ride on it......... ;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: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2758 on: July 27, 2022, 11:41:52 pm »
Over 90 days since the last abomination.  Are abominations even still legal after 90 days?

Has this been posted here yet?
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2759 on: July 28, 2022, 12:47:32 am »
Quote from: faux fiddy on July 27, 2022, 11:41:52 pm
Over 90 days since the last abomination.  Are abominations still legal after 90 days?

Has this been posted here yet?

Would make a good Science Project offering from a High School senior..
The 'alloy rider'  :D
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2760 on: July 28, 2022, 01:48:43 am »
What's powering it? And I just saw Eric's post from April of the boat-bike, and quite liked it! ;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: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2761 on: July 28, 2022, 05:16:53 am »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on July 28, 2022, 01:48:43 am
What's powering it? And I just saw Eric's post from April of the boat-bike, and quite liked it! ;D
  Yeah, thumbs up for the boat trike.  The origami box bike is a sideways/ rotated 90' cx with a chain instead of a shaft.
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2762 on: July 28, 2022, 05:19:01 am »
Quote from: grcamna2 on July 28, 2022, 12:47:32 am
Quote from: faux fiddy on July 27, 2022, 11:41:52 pm
Over 90 days since the last abomination.  Are abominations still legal after 90 days?

Has this been posted here yet?

Would make a good Science Project offering from a High School senior..
     I guess it would depend on the state's laws.  :-X
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2763 on: July 28, 2022, 07:49:28 am »
Boat bike rocks?
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2764 on: August 16, 2022, 11:14:17 am »
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2765 on: August 16, 2022, 04:55:17 pm »
Ha ha, excellent work Simon, a boat anchor CB twin needs an extended swingarm like I need another heart attack…. ;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 #2766 on: September 02, 2022, 07:08:29 am »
Do spelling abominations count? Guy had the box smack dab in front of him and still managed to misspell it two different ways and also botch carburetor.  Ay carumba!

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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2767 on: September 02, 2022, 09:40:40 am »
How about a GoldWing with no clothes on?
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2768 on: September 02, 2022, 10:18:32 am »
Quote from: ekpent on April 25, 2022, 05:50:21 am
This example definitely has a much more appropriate riding position !

Hilarious  ;D
He put a sign up on his front door 'Gone Fishin'  :D
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2769 on: September 02, 2022, 06:39:52 pm »
Quote from: gpzkat on September 02, 2022, 07:08:29 am
Do spelling abominations count? Guy had the box smack dab in front of him and still managed to misspell it two different ways and also botch carburetor.  Ay carumba!



Yep, I do a lot of FB window shopping and am always amazed at how illiterate the world has become. I can accept poor spelling and grammar from folks whose first language isn't English, but it's almost as if they don't even try to make an effort any more. ;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: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2770 on: September 03, 2022, 02:24:52 am »
When I was processing Age Pension claims I was amazed at the number of people who would misspell the make and model of their car! For Pete's sake, all they had to do was go out and read the badge!
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2771 on: September 03, 2022, 08:53:41 am »
Every other US Alfa owner seems to think they own an Alfa Romero.

Quote from: Trevor from Warragul on September 03, 2022, 02:24:52 am
When I was processing Age Pension claims I was amazed at the number of people who would misspell the make and model of their car! For Pete's sake, all they had to do was go out and read the badge!
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2772 on: September 03, 2022, 10:14:10 am »
Quote from: gpzkat on September 03, 2022, 08:53:41 am
Every other US Alfa owner seems to think they own an Alfa Romero.

Quote from: Trevor from Warragul on September 03, 2022, 02:24:52 am
When I was processing Age Pension claims I was amazed at the number of people who would misspell the make and model of their car! For Pete's sake, all they had to do was go out and read the badge!

Could be Cesar Romero owned one at one time? Lol  :D
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2773 on: September 06, 2022, 01:29:22 am »
Now as much as a lot of 1970's Jap twins were sluggish boat anchors, I rode a new GS450 once and it went pretty well. This one isn't as nice as the one I rode.

Horrible Suzuki by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

The FB ad says, "Just serviced and runs great". Looking at the service sheet provided there's a 20 psi difference in cylinder compression between the two cylinders which might just be a need for some valve adjustment, but if that was the case, you'd reckon the mechanic would have fixed it.... ;D

Horrible Suzuki 1 by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr
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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 #2774 on: September 06, 2022, 02:07:51 am »
Ah but that exhaust wrap must add at least 10 mph ! 
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