The "WTF is that thing?!?" Thread

[vifferman]

Here's a starter (http://rocketshields.com/).
Well.... I know WTF this thing is, but I'm not sure how I feel about. Despite being black and not lurid yellow, it kinda reminds me of Borat's swimsuit...:sick:

[skelstar]

What originally started as a remedy to keep the rain off of my face
Someone should tell the guy about helmets and visors.

[sinfull]

Here's a starter (http://rocketshields.com/).
Well.... I know WTF this thing is, but I'm not sure how I feel about. Despite being black and not lurid yellow, it kinda reminds me of Borat's swimsuit...:sick:

Wow a roll cage lol

[vifferman]

Wow a roll cage lol
Nah, that would be the one fitted to the execrable BMW C1 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_C1) which actually has some safety aspects. Apparently, you can fall over in the thing and as long as your arms are tucked in, avoid all damage to your personage.
Apparently (according to a BMW X-spurt I know), "it's a piece of shite!"

[Disco Dan]

hehe i actually said "WTF is that" when I clicked the link!

Flipping heck there is some idiots around... *sigh*

defecating a zx10 to a commuter bike is bad enough, but trying to turn it into a cage? WTF !?

[sinfull]

Nah, that would be the one fitted to the execrable BMW C1 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_C1) which actually has some safety aspects. Apparently, you can fall over in the thing and as long as your arms are tucked in, avoid all damage to your personage.
Apparently (according to a BMW X-spurt I know), "it's a piece of shite!"

May as well have one of these (http://www.zercustoms.com/car-show/albums/userpics/10001/Carver-One.jpg)

[Disco Dan]

May as well have one of these (http://www.zercustoms.com/car-show/albums/userpics/10001/Carver-One.jpg)

A "carver-one" mwuahahahah!!!! :rofl:

[madandy]

the guy commutes from mexico to San Diego on a ZX10R FFS. Its a virtually straight, flat highway...he may as well ride a Burgman or one of those BMW scooter things with the roof on them.

I think it looks kinda cool from some angles but it belongs on far less sporting machinery.

[sinfull]

cool .

Cool ? Yr mad Andy

[vifferman]

the guy commutes from mexico to San Diego on a ZX10R FFS. Its a virtually straight, flat highway...he may as well ride a Burgman or one of those BMW scooter things with the roof on them.
He said he has trouble squeezing his "fat cheeks" into a helmet.
My guess is he's so porky that it doesn't matter that it's a ZX10.
Oh - and the "BMW scooter thing" is the C1 I linked to in a previous post.

[scumdog]

Someone should tell the guy about helmets and visors.

He already mentioned those on that link - no fogging, no tight-fitting helmet etc.

NOT my cup of tea but probably pretty practical.

[madandy]

Cool ? Yr mad Andy

No really, it has a snake like look to it...like a Cobra head.
When you think about it it's actually a blooody good idea. I'd rather see thousands of those things attatched to bikes than the thousands of unecessary cars on our roads - if it meant more cagers embraced two wheels that'd be a really cool thing me thinks.

[Disco Dan]

No really, it has a snake like look to it...like a Cobra head.
When you think about it it's actually a blooody good idea. I'd rather see thousands of those things attatched to bikes than the thousands of unecessary cars on our roads - if it meant more cagers embraced two wheels that'd be a really cool thing me thinks.

Change? GAH! We cant embrace change!! What is the world coming too... :cry:

[madandy]

Change? GAH! We cant embrace change!! What is the world coming too... :cry:

I'm sure real bikers would still be free to ride in the wind :Punk:

[007XX]

That is so very wrong!!! I'm not really a Kwaka aficionado, although I do think they are good bikes. But the ZX10 is definitely one of the better looking ones and this horror just disfigures it :eek5:

The guys's mentally challenged I reckon.

[jrandom]

I'm gonna go against the flow here and say that I reckon that canopy, plus an open-face helmet, would be an really comfortable way to travel highway miles. Who gives a rat's arse how it looks?

(The usual safety-level comments regarding open-face helmets apply, but, hey, that's the rider's call.)

Of course, one would need to have fairly big balls to put up with the mockery from all the insecure image-conscious 'bikers' out there, but, fuck 'em.

:sunny:

[imdying]

I'm gonna go against the flow here and say that I reckon that canopy, plus an open-face helmet, would be an really comfortable way to travel highway miles. Who gives a rat's arse how it looks?People with self respect?

Lovely execution though. Or a good ol' photoshoppin.

[jrandom]

Lovely execution though.

Yes, that's what I thought. Classy.

I wonder how he built the prototype?

He mentions that he's working on injection mold tooling for mass production of it; that's quite a significant investment. He must be confident that it'll sell.

[TOTO]

that guy needs a smack in the head for ruining sush a beautiful bike.

[ital916]

I'm gonna back up what jrandom said here. To some it may look arse..to others it will look cool. If someone wants to do that to their bike then fair nuff. I've seen wierder haha. As an engineer in the making I think it would be very cool to see the exact design procedure to hand make one and the sort of stresses produced on the canopy/bike itself when riding at 150mph.

[Swoop]

I wonder if it available in <STRIKE>puke</STRIKE> Kawasaki green?

[Horse]

Of course, one would need to have fairly big balls to put up with the mockery from all the insecure image-conscious 'bikers' out there, but, fuck 'em.

Tell you what, I think you should demonstrate your immensely large cojones and unique independent spirit and BUY ONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

[jrandom]

Tell you what, I think you should demonstrate your immensely large cojones and unique independent spirit and BUY ONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

The 06/07 ZX-10R is a fine motorcycle, but I don't find sprotbikes comfortable enough to own one for road riding.

If I did in fact have a Ten, I'd be quite tempted to order one of those canopies once they went into production, just for shits and giggles.

[hazard02]

Hay guys I found out what its really for:

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Doesn't seem so silly anymore, does it?

[madandy]

Yes, that's what I thought. Classy.

I wonder how he built the prototype?

He mentions that he's working on injection mold tooling for mass production of it; that's quite a significant investment. He must be confident that it'll sell.

20,000 Goldwing riders may have placed advanced orders :cool:

[xwhatsit]

Hay guys I found out whats its really for:

*ROLYPOLY*

Doesn't seem so silly anymore, does it?
My GOD! That's brilliant! Like playing Sonic the Hedgehog :2thumbsup

[FruitLooPs]

Nah, that would be the one fitted to the execrable BMW C1 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_C1) which actually has some safety aspects. Apparently, you can fall over in the thing and as long as your arms are tucked in, avoid all damage to your personage.
Apparently (according to a BMW X-spurt I know), "it's a piece of shite!"

From that link

"'Fun Audio System' (music system, volume linked to speed)"

what the farrrk? bahaha :laugh:

[EJK]

My GOD! That's brilliant! Like playing Sonic the Hedgehog :2thumbsup

That looks fun ey? Lets build a frame and try it out! :eek:
You can be the guy on the top ;)

[Mort]

Thats the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen

[Bonez]

Another rider who can think outside the square. I hope his venture does well.

[Taz]

I also think it's cool and doesn't detract from the look of the bike at all. If it works well to offer more weather protection then it's a good thing.
Andy.