Author Topic: Bikes wierd and wonderful (Read 104513 times)

Hush · « **Reply #150 on:** December 18, 2010, 12:24:23 PM »

Is Adolf selling hotdogs from his Penis-mobile?

Damfino · « **Reply #151 on:** December 18, 2010, 12:31:41 PM »

Quote from: Hush on December 18, 2010, 12:24:23 PM

Is Adolf selling hotdogs from his Penis-mobile?

You mean, der penis stuffen wagen?

cb650 · « **Reply #152 on:** December 18, 2010, 01:54:13 PM »

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 · « **Reply #153 on:** December 18, 2010, 04:08:48 PM »

Quote from: Uncle Ernie on December 18, 2010, 08:46:17 AM

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 · « **Reply #154 on:** December 18, 2010, 05:05:21 PM »

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

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #155 on:** December 18, 2010, 05:56:09 PM »

Quote from: BLUE71TURBO on December 18, 2010, 05:05:21 PM

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 · « **Reply #156 on:** December 18, 2010, 06:17:15 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on December 18, 2010, 04:08:48 PM

Quote from: Uncle Ernie on December 18, 2010, 08:46:17 AM
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 · « **Reply #157 on:** December 18, 2010, 06:19:35 PM »

Another custom from over there >

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #158 on:** December 18, 2010, 07:38:25 PM »

Quote from: Uncle Ernie on December 18, 2010, 06:17:15 PM

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 · « **Reply #159 on:** December 23, 2010, 12:01:43 PM »

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 · « **Reply #160 on:** December 23, 2010, 02:43:55 PM »

Quote from: Hush on December 23, 2010, 12:01:43 PM

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 · « **Reply #161 on:** December 24, 2010, 01:50:16 AM »

But damn Mick, aint it purtee?

fastbroshi · « **Reply #162 on:** December 24, 2010, 02:15:04 AM »

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

Stev-o · « **Reply #163 on:** December 24, 2010, 07:20:38 AM »

Quote from: fastbroshi on December 24, 2010, 02:15:04 AM

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

Yes.....

Hush · « **Reply #164 on:** January 04, 2011, 11:15:54 AM »

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 · « **Reply #165 on:** January 04, 2011, 05:40:59 PM »

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 · « **Reply #166 on:** January 04, 2011, 08:27:36 PM »

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 · « **Reply #167 on:** January 05, 2011, 01:40:43 AM »

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 · « **Reply #168 on:** January 05, 2011, 02:54:11 AM »

Quote from: Hush on January 05, 2011, 01:40:43 AM

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 · « **Reply #169 on:** January 05, 2011, 12:09:31 PM »

OK Terry, I'm no bobber fan either.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #170 on:** January 05, 2011, 02:43:02 PM »

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

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #171 on:** January 05, 2011, 03:02:15 PM »

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

Mick

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #172 on:** January 05, 2011, 03:07:07 PM »

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 · « **Reply #173 on:** January 05, 2011, 03:16:14 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on January 05, 2011, 03:07:07 PM

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 · « **Reply #174 on:** January 06, 2011, 05:21:35 AM »

Quote from: Uncle Ernie on December 18, 2010, 06:17:15 PM

Quote from: Terry in Australia on December 18, 2010, 04:08:48 PM
Quote from: Uncle Ernie on December 18, 2010, 08:46:17 AM
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.

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