What were they thinking? - Printable Version

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RE: What were they thinking? - thumper_imp - 05-09-2014

(05-08-2014, 04:13 PM)Pterodactyl_imp Wrote:
(05-08-2014, 01:13 AM)redbirds_imp Wrote:
(05-08-2014, 12:25 AM)CeeBeeMe_imp Wrote:
(05-07-2014, 04:27 PM)Flynrider_imp Wrote:

I'd love to try this one. I'm sure the seat is very comfortable

I'd love to try this one. I'm sure the seat is very comfortable
Or what to do with a rusted out dirt bike and and the shipping pallet from your new washing machine.

I'd love to try this one. I'm sure the seat is very comfortable
Or what to do with a rusted out dirt bike and and the shipping pallet from your new washing machine.
Corrosion not a problem. I'd get it sprayed for termites though.

Cheers

I'd love to try this one. Big Grin

I'm sure the seat is very comfortable Big Grin

Or what to do with a rusted out dirt bike and and the shipping pallet from your new washing machine.
Corrosion not a problem. I'd get it sprayed for termites though.

Cheers
Not to worry. It's got a pressure-treated frame. Big Grin

RE: What were they thinking? - Papa Weeley_imp - 05-14-2014

For a guy who nearly worships mid-'70s Norton Commandos, I find this to be one of the ugliest bikes ever:
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Also (obviously) a huge Honda fan, but this one isn't far behind the one above in the looks dept.:
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RE: What were they thinking? - flynrider - 05-14-2014

I never knew that Norton tried a Wankel as well. The only rotary bike I remember was the Suzuki RE5.

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I actually saw one of these on the road last month. Unrestored with about 12K miles on it.

RE: What were they thinking? - Papa Weeley_imp - 05-15-2014

Yeah, back in the mid-to-late '80s, I believe.
Wankel or not, that Suzi's a lot better looking bike!

RE: What were they thinking? - The Spaceman_imp - 05-15-2014

(05-14-2014, 02:09 PM)Flynrider_imp Wrote: I never knew that Norton tried a Wankel as well. The only rotary bike I remember was the Suzuki RE5.

I actually saw one of these on the road last month. Unrestored with about 12K miles on it.

Was it a wanker on a Wankel?

RE: What were they thinking? - Damfino_imp - 05-15-2014

(05-15-2014, 04:59 AM)The Spaceman_imp Wrote:
(05-14-2014, 02:09 PM)Flynrider_imp Wrote: I never knew that Norton tried a Wankel as well. The only rotary bike I remember was the Suzuki RE5.

I actually saw one of these on the road last month. Unrestored with about 12K miles on it.

Was it a wanker on a Wankel?

Looks like a wanker to me...

RE: What were they thinking? - shdwghst457_imp - 05-15-2014

Mazda apparently just ceased their wanker production. Suppose they'll only make respectable vehicles now?
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RE: What were they thinking? - Damfino_imp - 05-15-2014

(05-15-2014, 07:34 AM)shdwghst457_imp Wrote: Mazda apparently just ceased their wanker production. Suppose they'll only make respectable vehicles now?

Where's Mayor McCheese?