That weird bike, that your mates do not get, that you want one day

[Conquiztador]

I have a bunch. But after I now have had Shirley (my K100) for a year, the wish for a K1 has grown stronger. And so, I have decided that before end of the year it will be a K1 (and if I can't find one I will have to settle for a Striple)

There is just something about a bike that is so ugly that it is cool.

[Cayman911]

Buell XB9SX, to me its a beauty and a beast. but eh everyone i know thinks its ugly etc etc

[spacemonkey]

:no: Such a great bike..... such a beating with the ugly stick.

Why fritz whyyyyyyyy!!!!!! :crybaby:

[EJK]

I don't get it. They think I'm gay?






















<img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/honda_dn-01_lo.jpg" />

[Conquiztador]

I don't get it. They think I'm gay?







I could not care less what you are. But WTF is that?

[Conquiztador]

:no: Such a great bike..... such a beating with the ugly stick.

Why fritz whyyyyyyyy!!!!!! :crybaby:

I tell you why: They lost WW2 and so they will keep on showing it up us each time they can!

[Laxi]

I have a bunch. But after I now have had Shirley (my K100) for a year, the wish for a K1 has grown stronger. And so, I have decided that before end of the year it will be a K1 (and if I can't find one I will have to settle for a Striple)

There is just something about a bike that is so ugly that it is cool.
THE only bike i consider ugly enough to be cool

[Headbanger]

I could not care less what you are. But WTF is that?

Its a dildo, Don't let one get near your arse.

[Conquiztador]

And.... the other is the Munch Mammuth. The old original one with a NSU 4 cylinder car motor. They had to replace the spoked wheels with full magnesium ones as the bike would rip them outta the rim. The fastest production motorcycle in its time.

One day...

[spacemonkey]

I could not care less what you are. But WTF is that?

Honda DNS something or other.

[Slyer]

Buell XB9SX, to me its a beauty and a beast. but eh everyone i know thinks its ugly etc etc
My flatmate has one of those. It's ok.

[spacemonkey]

And.... the other is the Munch Mammuth. The old original one with a NSU 4 cylinder car motor. They had to replace the spoked wheels with full magnesium ones as the bike would rip them outta the rim. The fastest production motorcycle in its time.

One day...

I thought the NSU's were a failed early version of a rotary??

[Motu]

Yeah,no one ''gets'' the bikes I ride either.Back in the early '70's when everyone was into choppers and chrome,I rode a matt black cafe Triton,or a road going MX bike,or a single when men rode twins.Now on a BMW people think a flat twin looks strange...those who know BMW's wonder why I have a 650 and not a bigger engine version.Very few have a clue about a streettracker.

For a company with a reputation for making boring bikes the K1 was way out there....so far out there people just ignored it.A little too far out there for someone who likes to fade into the background.

[LBD]

s so fugly s beautiful and the 70's write ups say she just kept on revving

[Conquiztador]

For a company with a reputation for making boring bikes the K1 was way out there....so far out there people just ignored it.A little too far out there for someone who likes to fade into the background.

Yep. The K1 was before it's time. Do you know that it is the bike with the lowest wind coeficient (sp?) as it was tested in a wind tunnel and that is the reason for that front guard.

There was regulations why the K1 was limited to 100Hp's. They could easily have squeezed out more. And she deserves it. She is designed for 250k+. A simple chip change will add a few...

[Conquiztador]

s so fugly s beautiful and the 70's write ups say she just kept on revving

Ah yes, the Van Veen. I agree. If I had one of them in my garage I would be proud to take her out at special occasions!

[martybabe]

Honda Pacific Coast, I can't give you a reason really..erm because it's so practical and space age looking, the two wheel version of the fun bus in the picture.

I think it's because I grew up with stingray and Thunderbirds and shit, it's kind of a vision of the future that never really arrived. I don't suppose anyone remembers the hover bikes in fireball XL5 do they....nah, jeez I'm getting old.

[Conquiztador]

I can't give you a reason really..erm because it's so practical and space age looking, the two wheel version of the fun bus in the picture. I think it's because I grew up with stingray and Thunderbirds and shit, it's kind of a vision of the future that never really arrived. I don't suppose anyone remembers the hover bikes in fireball XL5 do they....nah, geeze I'm getting old.

Dude. I know where you are coming from (but I have not been there) and I respect it. And after all, this thread is just about these thingies! But shit, surely you realise that it is a overgrown scooter?

[martybabe]

'Tis not. It is a space age hover bike with wheels :msn-wink: I just thought of another two though, the Suzi RE5 and GT750? The Kettle and the wankel, both a bit pointless and weird but I likes em.

[spacemonkey]

Dude. I know where you are coming from (but I have not been there) and I respect it. And after all, this thread is just about these thingies! But shit, surely you realise that it is a overgrown scooter?

With a really fat arse.

[rwh]

Dude. I know where you are coming from (but I have not been there) and I respect it. And after all, this thread is just about these thingies! But shit, surely you realise that it is a overgrown scooter?

Much like EJK's Honda DN-01 - the predecessor to it, even? Except it looks like it's a manual, where IIRC the DN-01 is an automatic.

Richard

[blackdog]

Much like EJK's Honda DN-01 - the predecessor to it, even? Except it looks like it's a manual, where IIRC the DN-01 is an automatic.

Richard

and has an inferior power/weight ratio than a suzuki burgman :rofl:

[blackdog]

there's a pacific coast on tardme for pretty reasonable money at mo......

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers/auction-284730587.htm

[rwh]

How about this one - I'm not particularly keen on the bike itself, but I like the engine:

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/06/19/neander-turbo-diesel-motorcycle/
http://raregems.onsugar.com/NEANDER-1400-Turbodiesel-Monster-3610287

Richard

[rwh]

there's a pacific coast on tardme for pretty reasonable money at mo......

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers/auction-284730587.htm

Looking at those pics, it's much less a scooter and more like a downsized Goldwing. Not for me either.

Richard

[MIXONE]

There was a blue K1 on t me a couple of weeks ago at a good price (6k).Very tempted myself too.

[vifferman]

and has an inferior power/weight ratio than a suzuki burgman :rofl:
maybe, but whichever way you cut it, a Burgman is still a scroter.

[SMOKEU]

I want a Repsol CBR1000RR, and no, I'm not gay. I'm perfectly straight and I'm not confused at all about my sexuality. I don't walk around dressed in womans clothes either.
My mates all say that I will kill myself on a quick bike.

[mattian]

The problem with seeing photos of bikes is that it doesnt really do it justice. Bikes that I have previously thought were hideous turn out to be quite awesome in the flesh, especially when you add that "sound" factor or even the experience of riding one for yourself, your mind can be changed.
People have said some rather rude things about my Gladys. But when they see her in the flesh, or even take it for a spin, they generally have a change of heart.

[blackdog]

maybe, but whichever way you cut it, a Burgman is still a scroter.

depending on your definition, so is the dn-01 and the aprilia mana :)

[Wannabiker]

Well after declaring that "I would never own one of those ugly Multistradas as long as my ass points to the ground"...I went and bought one yesterday. 04 1000DS in red. I traded my F650 beemer and a Hyosung 250 for it. Took it over the "takas" today....farrrrrk what a bike....Like the Beemer on steroids and with Staintune mufflers make a real ducati sound. Another keeper for my expanding ducati stable. Cant see the fugly front fairing from the riders seat, but its looks are growing on me.

[scracha]

Honda Pacific Coast, I can't give you a reason really..erm because it's so practical and space age looking, the two wheel version of the fun bus in the picture.

I think it's because I grew up with stingray and Thunderbirds and shit, it's kind of a vision of the future that never really arrived. I don't suppose anyone remembers the hover bikes in fireball XL5 do they....nah, jeez I'm getting old.
Ha...there's 2 in Te Aroha. Town must be full of pooftas. They're actually quite nice to ride.

Weird bike that everyone take the piss out of. The TDM. She's a keeper. I'll NEVER sell her unless I have to.

[tig99]

Had a red K1 a few years ago, you either love em or hate em. I still look online for another. You could try a K1200RS, more power, less vibs.
But if you've got the bug , nothing else will do.

[roadracingoldfart]

I have a bunch. But after I now have had Shirley (my K100) for a year, the wish for a K1 has grown stronger. And so, I have decided that before end of the year it will be a K1 (and if I can't find one I will have to settle for a Striple)

There is just something about a bike that is so ugly that it is cool.

Ohhh you sick bugga, why not get a CX500 and put a funny front guard on it lol

I actually have a slight desire to own an XLV750 Honda , i rode them new when i was at Sawyers and i quite liked them , dont know why as i was a road racer then and dont like tall bikes but that and the Gold Wing kind of got me thinking hmmmm , why not !!


Ohh god . i pressed send didnt i ???????

[HenryDorsetCase]

I don't get it. They think I'm gay?























I saw one on the road a couple of days back. It whirred like an electric bike. didnt have any exhaust sound to speak of

[Motu]

The XLV750 was another bike people didn't get,and I'd like another one day.I was behind a Buell one day going up some tight twisties,and I was nearly running into his back tyre on every corner.Later at the next pub he looked at the Honda a bit puzzled and asked how did it handle with such a big front wheel and all the weight so high? If he had of looked in his mirror he would of seen his stupid sportsbike was getting in my way.The best bike I've had for going up saddles....The Forgotten Highway was fun on that bike.

[Bass]

And.... the other is the Munch Mammuth. The old original one with a NSU 4 cylinder car motor. They had to replace the spoked wheels with full magnesium ones as the bike would rip them outta the rim. The fastest production motorcycle in its time.

One day...

Years ago, I read a series of limericks in a bike magazine about the "notorious " bikes of the day - like the Munch Mammut and the Yamaha 500 mx etc. The one about your choice (all 1500 cc's of it) went....

A magnificent bike was the Munch
Of cc's it had, oh a bunch
And the view from the seat
Was Germanically neat
But a Z1 would eat it for lunch.

[nosebleed]

Confederate Motorcycles: Wraith

It's rolling art that looks like Jean Paul Gaultier (the fifth element) walked into a bike shop and started working with carbon fibre.

[Conquiztador]

I have a bunch. But after I now have had Shirley (my K100) for a year, the wish for a K1 has grown stronger. And so, I have decided that before end of the year it will be a K1 (and if I can't find one I will have to settle for a Striple)

There is just something about a bike that is so ugly that it is cool.

Done! And it is not a Striple.

[MIXONE]

Done! And it is not a Striple.

Well I hope it's a K1.I also get there ugliness.A bit like a staffy you either love them or you don't.I've seen a couple for sale at what I thought was a good price Lately.

[slofox]

Honda DNS something or other.

DNS...did not start?

[AD345]

I have a hankering for the B-King.

My mates just look at me pityingly whenever I mention it

For me - it's the spiritual successor to the Katana and I loved my one of those as well

[Conquiztador]

Well I hope it's a K1.I also get there ugliness.A bit like a staffy you either love them or you don't.I've seen a couple for sale at what I thought was a good price Lately.

Yep it is. Came with a set of colour matching blue leathers (need to loose some weight...), the original heated vest (yep, BMW was sooo before their time: You plug it in and you are warm as toast! Just need to remember to unplug when you get off the bike...), fitted performance chip, new tyres, rear hump, tank bag, rear bag with side bags, manuals and all original books. There is a whisper that motor was sent back to Germany for serious modifications by first owner (I am only 3'rd owner). Will find out.

She is like my K100 on steroids!

Will add pics on the w/e.

I am a happy chappy!

[McWild]

If I could I'd own every single one, I don't think there's a bike out there that truly has no appeal to me.

Although the one which noone seems to understand... would have to be one of the first GSXR1100s. I don't care what they tell me, they're gorgeous bikes and an icon at that.

[Conquiztador]

If I could I'd own every single one, I don't think there's a bike out there that truly has no appeal to me.


I can sort of relate to that: When I was studying and needed to find some extra dollars to pay the bills, I used to buy old bikes, fix them up and make a dollar or two out of selling them. But each time I had completed a bike and it was ready to sell I did not want to part with it. And we are talking about stuff like 125cc 2 stroke dirt bikes, 250cc learner bikes etc. I would sit watching my work while having a beer and after having been for a ride or two with the bike and found my self thinking: "She is quite fun actually. I might not sell her. I just fix up another one and keep this one..." But then I used to come to my senses. Or as it was: My oldest boy used to wake me up from my draming with his: "FFS dad, this is not one of your customs. Your old mates would laugh at you if they knew that you are getting all sentimental over a old 250cc jappa..."

[jasonzc]

I saw one on the road a couple of days back. It whirred like an electric bike. didnt have any exhaust sound to speak of

i thought that was what hondas all about?

mind you.. my bikes pretty shit liek that too... i should get busy with that drill...

[blackdog]

argh i'm half a click away from this.....tut tut
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/15/139348815_full.jpg

wots the aerial all about?

[Conquiztador]

argh i'm half a click away from this.....tut tut
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/15/139348815_full.jpg

wots the aerial all about?

Ah yes. They just don't make them like that anymore! Sorry can't help ya with the aerial. But considering the age I suspect it had nothing to do with GPS ;)

[spacemonkey]

wots the aerial all about?


Perhaps its an early form of "Gaydar" as soon as a Honda approaches you from behind it starts whipping you to go faster? :blink:

[Gremlin]

most likely cb radio

[Suntoucher]

Hyosung GV650, shuddup shuddup shuddup. I actually think they're gorgeous. Although I wouldn't mind reworking some of the plastic and fake chrome into sheet steel and actual chrome. Maybe aluminium, to lighten it up over steel.

ST7 is nice too, in a giant GV250 kind of way.

[EJK]

I just saw a video on Jay Leno's Garage about the Piaggio MP3.

Pretty funky. I'd like one to thrash it around on a Go-Kart track.

[T.W.R]

argh i'm half a click away from this.....tut tut
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/15/139348815_full.jpg

wots the aerial all about?

They're actually bloody good bikes :yes: basically just a 750 motor with EFI slung into a 650 turbo rolling chassis

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=180076

The aerial is for the radio someone has fitted

[pzkpfw]

A lot of people hate these, but I think they are O for... you know what.

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/4114/bimota20tesi202dvd0.jpg

Even better:

http://www.webbikeworld.com/bimota/tesi-3d/

[Banditbandit]

A truly weird and ugly motorcycle was the Amazonas ... built up till 1990 .. in Brazil ... around a 1600 VW engine ..

Here's an early 1980s version

http://amazonas.50megs.com/images/1981_amazonas.jpg

Or a more recent one.

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Custom%20Bikes/Amazonas%201600.jpg

At the time they looked huge and monsterous ... now ... I still think the are ugly ... but maybe not so bad after all.

[Banditbandit]

A lot of people hate these, but I think they are O for... you know what.

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/4114/bimota20tesi202dvd0.jpg



Umm .. which way does it go ?

[avgas]

215880215881215882 are just a few I can think of, off the top of my head

[DEATH_INC.]

http://www.webbikeworld.com/bimota/tesi-3d/
This'd be my pick, I'd love one of these.

[Swoop]

This'd be my pick, I'd love one of these.
Sexy time!:yes:

[T.W.R]

This'd be my pick, I'd love one of these.

They're better in the Flesh in the black & carbon scheme :yes:

[Conquiztador]

are just a few I can think of, off the top of my head

Yes, the Munch Mammoth 2000. Only 250 made. Cost a fortune, but part of the price was a anywhere anytime help. Just call the number and they will be there!

Yep. The ultimate in dream bike.

http://www.autoevolution.com/images/moto_gallery/medium/MUNCHMAMUTH2000-medium-1277_2.jpg

[pete376403]

KLR650 - seem to be universally loathed by people who ride something else.
Somehow, ridiculing a KLR makes a non-KLR riders bike seem better.

[Rogue Rider]

BMW make some seriously ugly shit on the menu of motorcycles..... Then there are the concept bikes which Japan invents for the amusement and insult to the rest of the world.....
But if the didn't make homo bikes, what would the gay man ride, I am just so proud of my hetro heritage. Each to there own, but really, BMW, WTF is that ugly shit all abour, F650 and the K1 retro, they are two abortions that should never have been allowed to climb out of the bucket.......:blink:

[spacemonkey]

Yes, the Munch Mammoth 2000. Only 250 made. Cost a fortune, but part of the price was a anywhere anytime help. Just call the number and they will be there!

Yep. The ultimate in dream bike.

http://www.autoevolution.com/images/moto_gallery/medium/MUNCHMAMUTH2000-medium-1277_2.jpg



I WANT!!!! :shit:

[slowpoke]

A lot of people hate these, but I think they are O for... you know what.

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/4114/bimota20tesi202dvd0.jpg

Even better:

http://www.webbikeworld.com/bimota/tesi-3d/

Yep, stunning bike in the flesh.

[Conquiztador]

BMW make some seriously ugly shit on the menu of motorcycles..... Then there are the concept bikes which Japan invents for the amusement and insult to the rest of the world.....
But if the didn't make homo bikes, what would the gay man ride, I am just so proud of my hetro heritage. Each to there own, but really, BMW, WTF is that ugly shit all abour, F650 and the K1 retro, they are two abortions that should never have been allowed to climb out of the bucket.......:blink:

Now now. The K1 was made in late 80's. Only 6921 made. Broke all rules re how a bike was to be made. The BMW's then already had things that other manufacturers still are struggling with. Example: indicator auto turn off. With 2 separate circuits to turn off. 1. After a set amount of meters it automatically turns off. 2. Turns off after a set amount of seconds. Whatever comes first. Then there is ABS, fuel injection.

A bike that is so uncool that it is now cool. And rides like a dream. The bodywork, apart from giving it the ultra low wind drag of 0.34, also creates down force when up in speed making it hug the road. Using 0.6l/100k.

I am like a kid at xmas! :heart:

And since when do I care what others think???:whocares:

[dangerous]

Ohhh you sick bugga, why not get a CX500 and put a funny front guard on it lol dont lough... cos eurodave allready did...

215926

cant believe the mantra hasnt been mentioned...

215927

[Conquiztador]

cant believe the mantra hasnt been mentioned...



As this thread is about a bike YOU want that nobody else understands I take that nobody is keen on a Mantra. Or are you telling us that you want one?

[dangerous]

As this thread is about a bike YOU want that nobody else understands I take that nobody is keen on a Mantra. Or are you telling us that you want one?well... yeah, I;m guessing the mantra is to fugley for anyone to admit they would own, I sure as hell dont want one.

[spacemonkey]

Personally I quite like the Mantra except for it's nose/headlight area which is a bit odd looking. :scratch:

[dangerous]

Personally I quite like the Mantra except for it's nose/headlight area which is a bit odd looking. :scratch:
yeah aye... who was I kidding, its got 2 wheels aint it :scooter:

[pete376403]

Now now. The K1 was made in late 80's. Only 6921 made. Broke all rules re how a bike was to be made. The BMW's then already had things that other manufacturers still are struggling with. Example: indicator auto turn off. With 2 separate circuits to turn off. 1. After a set amount of meters it automatically turns off. 2. Turns off after a set amount of seconds. Whatever comes first.

K1 had that in the *late* 80s? My GS1100 had that in the *early* 80s (1982) - two circuits as described, below a certain speed they turn off after a set time, over that speed they turn off after a set distance. Little switch in the speedo for the distance measurement thing.

Likewise Kawasaki had fuel injection on the Kawasaki GPZ1100 from 1981

Not all innovation comes from BMW.


And as for a weird bike that no one got, how about the Morbidelli V8. Cool as engine and driveline topped by the shit ugliest bodywork ever put on ANYTHING.

[Hinny]

I have yet to meet anyone who liked the Philippe Starck bike.
I think it is a really tight and tidy design. 215968
His later creation was a lot looser, but also rather tasty. 215969

[Suntoucher]

I have yet to meet anyone who liked the Philippe Starck bike.
I think it is a really tight and tidy design. 215968
His later creation was a lot looser, but also rather tasty. 215969

First one makes me think scooter

Second I quite like but gives the impression you'll fly off the back in any sort of wind.

[Hinny]

Hah! Just found this: NBSR Forums 10 Ugliest bikes. No1 - The K1.
Just about every bike on the list has been mentioned in this thread.

http://www.northbaysportriders.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10436

[Hinny]

First one makes me think scooter

I think 'Emmerson, Lake and Palmer.- Tarkus.' The war machine Armadillo.

I think wheelies down cobbled streets, wearing a beret and sporting a thin moustache, on my way to see my Parisian mistress.

[spacemonkey]

Hah! Just found this: NBSR Forums 10 Ugliest bikes. No1 - The K1.
Just about every bike on the list has been mentioned in this thread.

http://www.northbaysportriders.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10436



I'd strongly disagree with a couple being on that list.
1997 Bimota V-Due
2002 Ducati 999

They look pretty good to me. :yes:

[spacemonkey]

http://www.northbaysportriders.com/forums/uploads/monthly_11_2008/post-95-1225707833.jpg

The designers inspiration was.....

http://www.tattoosymbol.com/articles/tasmanian-devil-big.jpg



*edit* what an evil post to bring up my 666th post!! :D :Punk::Punk::Punk:

[Conquiztador]

K1 had that in the *late* 80s? My GS1100 had that in the *early* 80s (1982) - two circuits as described, below a certain speed they turn off after a set time, over that speed they turn off after a set distance. Little switch in the speedo for the distance measurement thing.

Likewise Kawasaki had fuel injection on the Kawasaki GPZ1100 from 1981

Not all innovation comes from BMW.


True. Thou same was already fitted on all K models that came out in beginning of 80's.

[Bren]

First of all congrats to Conquestador for bringing a new member into his family...I also like the K1....The blue and yellow colour scheme is the one that does it for me...


How about this one - I'm not particularly keen on the bike itself, but I like the engine:

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/06/19/neander-turbo-diesel-motorcycle/
http://raregems.onsugar.com/NEANDER-1400-Turbodiesel-Monster-3610287

Richard
The question re that bike is how would you go with the RUC, would you need to pay that?

Bikes on my list that I want....

Honda CX500 (nothing wrong with the old maggots, well a lot wrong but thats what makes em neat)
Benelli TNT 1130....dead sexy
215994

Suzuki KE5...a rotary yes.....nice

Suzuki GS850
Honda CB 650 custom....

Plenty of others I would like...mainly 70s and 80s jappas...

[dangerous]

Just about every bike on the list has been mentioned in this thread. Ohhh gota agree re the morbid dellie... but come on the V Due, thats awesome and even beter in the flesh.

[Hinny]

Most people look at me weird when I say I like the idea of a trike.
Here's one that I think is very cool.

216463

[Bren]

Most people look at me weird when I say I like the idea of a trike.
Here's one that I think is very cool.

216463

I am sure you can get one like that at K-Mart in the kids toys section....it woukd even have pedals!!!

[Hinny]

I am sure you can get one like that at K-Mart in the kids toys section....it woukd even have pedals!!!

This one appears to have received the Tim Taylor treatment.

[Banditbandit]

Most people look at me weird when I say I like the idea of a trike.
Here's one that I think is very cool.

216463

Umm .. eerrr ... does that actually run and go on the roads ? :sick:

[Hinny]

Umm .. eerrr ... does that actually run and go on the roads ? :sick:

Probably need mudguards and a tall aerial with a freak flag on it before they would licence it for NZ roads.
I'd ride it. :Punk:

[T.W.R]

If trikes are your inclination then the Krauser Domani would have to be the ultimate :yes:

http://www.google.co.nz/images?um=1&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7ADFA_en&biw=1259&bih=851&q=Krauser+domani&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&ei=8BprTPSFFYqKtgO3krmUAQ&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCAQsAQwAA

maybe one day when age decides 2 wheels are a bit of a handful :blink:

[Banditbandit]

Interesting stuff at Krauser .... but how about this thingie ?

http://images.malaysiaminilover.com/3-wheel-cars/three-wheel-car-2.jpg

[Suntoucher]

Why look at a car/bike crash negatively?

216475

More Snaefell action here, including construction
http://breganzane.com/blog//snfl.php

Although not really of the theme, I wouldn't be caught dead riding/driving this thing.

The first trike reminds me of a tractor.

[dangerous]

maybe one day when age decides 2 wheels are a bit of a handful :blink:Ya know what, thought about that myself but it wouldent be no side car trying to be a bike.. it be a real trick, start with this sort some decent body work out and super charge the bitch... yeah as sad as it is I ride the fuker.

216476216477216478

[T.W.R]

Ya know what, thought about that myself but it wouldent be no side car trying to be a bike.. it be a real trick, start with this sort some decent body work out and super charge the bitch... yeah as sad as it is I ride the fuker.


thought you liked being able to get around corners reasonably quickly :blink:

It'd cost you an arm & a leg to keep the Hoosiers on the sod :yes:
and hopefully you wouldn't be like that sod that was at the woodstock a few years ago with that big caramel coloured tank :wacko: starting up every 30mins then letting it idle in the small wee hours :angry:

Least with the Krauser you still sit on the thing like a bike :yes:

[rastuscat]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports//auction-311584372.htm

[Insanity_rules]

My friends tried to talk me out of Ducatis (all except Laxi) until they saw what I bought...........

[avgas]

I'd strongly disagree with a couple being on that list.
1997 Bimota V-Due
They look pretty good to me. :yes:
Yeah whats up with that.
They call the post "Top 10 ugliest bikes".......then put a bike in because it doesn't run.
Something tells me intelligence is lacking if they think Ugly = not working.

I think the VDUE is one of the sexiest bikes ever made. Would love to have one instead of a TV in the living room.

[avgas]

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[avgas]

Anything by Lazareth
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[doc]

maybe one day when age decides 2 wheels are a bit of a handful :blink:

You mean after you wrecked it you start rebuilding it for a chair, like this one ?

[Conquiztador]

Watched Raisin Arizona on TV 4 today with Nicholas Cage and a Body Hunter Bikie. A brilliant movie that I did see many years ago. My mind then went to Ghost Rider 2 where Cage rides a VMax. And I remembered the VMax I did see at last w/e's Bay MC One Night Stand. I had always considered a VMax as something I would never ride. But as I was looking at the bike I could hear her say: "I don't give a fuck what you think!" And I realised that there was an attitude in a VMax that I can appreciate. And she would need to be mentioned here
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[Old Steve]

Does Conquiztador get a prize for the oldest thread dredge up?

[Banditbandit]

Yeah .. and for very bad taste .. A V-Max ?????

[HenryDorsetCase]

I'd like a Benelli Sei.

and a Laverda in orange with the big fuck-off front drum brake.

[Conquiztador]

Does Conquiztador get a prize for the oldest thread dredge up?


Yeah .. and for very bad taste .. A V-Max ?????
I wear that badge with the pride and respect it deserves!
First VMax came out in 1985. It stayed basically unchanged to 2008. The new version, from 2009, is still made today. Not bad for a huge and heavy bike that many would have considered as something that never would sell... Yep, I like that many don't get it!:yes:

[cheshirecat]

And.... the other is the Munch Mammuth. The old original one with a NSU 4 cylinder car motor. They had to replace the spoked wheels with full magnesium ones as the bike would rip them outta the rim. The fastest production motorcycle in its time.

One day...

Gosh that's what I lusted after once - but then I also thought a Velocette Noddy bike had potential.


It was superceded when a 74 MV 750 transfixed me on start up back in the 70's

[AllanB]

Old CB200 Honda. In red. Only because it was the first bike I ever owned.

[Old Steve]

I'd like a Benelli Sei.

Hey HDC, I like your thinking. I was just about to say I'd like a Honda CBX1000, love the look of that wide wide engine and that long rocker cover that seems to go right across the bike. I've heard they have a suspect crankshaft.

But I liked the look of the Benelli Sei, and they did a 900 later in the model life I think.

My boss here in QLD is renovating a Kwaka 6 cylinder, 1400?

[dangerous]

1300... water cooled

[Conquiztador]

My last VMax posting. 30 years is a good number of years for a bike being made. Here a tribute to the milestone:

308954

[rocketman1]

There is no logic in what people think is a nice good looking motorbike.
Just as well we all like different looks, or else we would all be married to the same girl........................... or boy