The "WTF is that thing?!?" Thread

[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.

[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 puke 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:



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

[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

[FruitLooPs]

Nah, that would be the one fitted to the execrable 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

[EJK]

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

That looks fun ey? Lets build a frame and try it out!
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.