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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2675 on: April 19, 2022, 08:01:57 AM »
Still, a Sportster scooter?
It's sooooo weird.
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2676 on: April 23, 2022, 06:31:06 PM »
How to build a low budget Cafe Racer:
1. Buy old sh1tbox bike.
2. Remove front fender.
3. Turn stock bars upside down.
4. Install the worst possible tyres.

Cafe Pile-o-sh1t by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

One mans dream bike is another mans sh1tbox........ ;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 #2677 on: April 23, 2022, 08:08:00 PM »
Terry you are gonna have to quit buying these neglected abused strays...
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2678 on: April 23, 2022, 08:47:39 PM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on April 23, 2022, 06:31:06 PM
How to build a low budget Cafe Racer:
1. Buy old sh1tbox bike.
2. Remove front fender.
3. Turn stock bars upside down.
4. Install the worst possible tyres.

Cafe Pile-o-sh1t by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

One mans dream bike is another mans sh1tbox........ ;D

Terry,it might take a few things for you to sort this one out;the first thing you might do is remove those gawd-awful ugly tires  :-[
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2679 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 ?
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2680 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?"

"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 #2681 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 #2682 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 #2683 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 #2684 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 #2685 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 #2686 on: April 26, 2022, 12:57:26 AM »
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2687 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 #2688 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 #2689 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 #2690 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 #2691 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 #2692 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 #2693 on: July 28, 2022, 07:49:28 AM »
Boat bike rocks?
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2694 on: August 16, 2022, 11:14:17 AM »
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2695 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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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2696 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 #2697 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 #2698 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 #2699 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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