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

**Conquiztador** · 23rd April 2010, 23:54

Originally Posted by LBD

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** · 24th April 2010, 00:24

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** · 24th April 2010, 00:38

Originally Posted by martybabe

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** · 24th April 2010, 00:46

'Tis not. It is a space age hover bike with wheels

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** · 24th April 2010, 00:50

Originally Posted by Conquiztador

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** · 24th April 2010, 01:19

Originally Posted by Conquiztador

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** · 24th April 2010, 01:21

Originally Posted by rwh

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

**blackdog** · 24th April 2010, 01:24

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

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-284730587.htm

**rwh** · 24th April 2010, 01:35

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

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...el-motorcycle/
http://raregems.onsugar.com/NEANDER-...onster-3610287

Richard

**rwh** · 24th April 2010, 01:40

Originally Posted by theblackstig

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

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-284730587.htm

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

Richard

**MIXONE** · 24th April 2010, 07:30

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

**vifferman** · 24th April 2010, 10:20

Originally Posted by theblackstig

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

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

**SMOKEU** · 24th April 2010, 12:10

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** · 24th April 2010, 12:21

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.