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Jedz123 said:
Is it only me or does the front fork "rear shock" suspension tick anyone else off too?
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BMW did it in the '60s, had a tendency for tank slappers. The Earles Fork. My Uncle died when his R60/2 pitched him off on a very sedate corner.....
 
bobgroger said:
BMW did it in the '60s, had a tendency for tank slappers. The Earles Fork. My Uncle died when his R60/2 pitched him off on a very sedate corner.....
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Just what I was afraid of, it looks really Rube Goldberg geek tech. No pics of the bike leaned over in a corner, just bolt upright with stiff looking boots on the through bolt foot pegs.
 
If looked at for what they are - a rolling art project paying homage to times gone by - they are kind of cool. Those who seek attention and find joy in it would likely get some on one profiling in front of the coffee house. I find joy in the rare ocassion when I get an extended block of time to put some real miles on the bike. The bike in question is the wrong tool for that job.
 
it could get crowded out on the front porch of the bar if these guys start to hang out at the same places as harley "riders".

in other words, another american bike that's mostly for looking at.
 
Jedz123 said:
I don't know man these guys seem to be the definition of a bad A$$ biker... Ripping it up on a custom machine.
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Definitely want him on my side in a bar fight....

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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But he is a BAD ASS, look at those tats on his arms......
 
I seem to reflect on one concern...while riding one of these bikes, I can't help but wonder if ones knees would be covering "J" on the tank? Just sayin....
 
GS1150Pilot said:
Post of the day!
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That's pretty much how it looked to me without taking out the "J" even, but it's not nice to make fun of one's last name.
IF it's just a made up brand name then I think it's probably more gay than that made in america, "Salt" pistol, invented by a "married couple" of boys...it shoots paintballs full of pepper stuff, basically a paintball gun that costs about $400 , (saw vid of makers on youtube, and noticed the stupid thing on amazon recently actually)...

Making one's own MC, awesome IMO, Being happy with it and figuring a tiny bit of the thrill of motorcycling, awesome as well IMO.
I don't like to criticize another's ride , the thing is marketing it at that price point is like asking for it. Starting a USA company awesome as well...

The story sort of reminds me of someone who attends a few church study groups, decides they want to be religious, and FIRST thing they do is run out and try to start their own denomination...sort of sociopathic reasoning starting an inferior choice for alterior motives and it's all stupid crazy in the end. Sometimes they have the nerve to push new ideas based on their own intentions totally unbased on...
Like those forks , Good gods man!!!:confused:

Well even a marginal two wheel machine is a great joy especially without having a comparison...Heck sometimes I feel sorry and ..."Urgh" about one's first bike being a Harley...they even were giving them away to returning troops on one program/ fund raiser/ publicity ad ...Sheesh hope the ...

Well IF they can sell those for good luck to them. Wonder how the magazines write-up will go since they're always cheery advertising UNTIL comparison comes to play then maybe wherever gives them the most free stuff gets best write-ups, advertising....I liked Jedz comments on it most,funny too because he's a cool, good guy, IMO by the way.:cool:

EDIT: Forgot, those made in china bike motor kits (GSRick showed) can be had as complete kit, tank, throttle, chain, etc. and all for around $125 ...there's a 50cc or "80 cc" that's actually 66cc , but in state of VA for past couple years it's IMPOSSIBLE to legally ride one without purchase from a maker with ability to add VIN#...I've wanted one for years for a bicycle...might add one to a kick scooter and ride it illegal ...probably going to move to N.C. soon anyway and there they have the least hassle for moped scooty things , BTW...
 
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Yea, it seems like a sturdy little robust bike....kinda cool looking even. I get the front end even, but the price! It is handmade so to speak. I even think the engine origin is fine, actually it seems well thought out. Good for them that they are taking this on. I'm sure they have heard more than enough razz from all kinds of folks. Wonder how many they have sold so far? Still kind of interesting...
 
I kinda like the old timer looking one, but not the cafe racer. The proportions make it look like the mopeds from the '70s.

What disappoints me most is the top speed of 70. Nowhere near fast enough for a 250.
 
Cyrano said:
I kinda like the old timer looking one, but not the cafe racer. The proportions make it look like the mopeds from the '70s.

What disappoints me most is the top speed of 70. Nowhere near fast enough for a 250.
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I imagine thats fast enough around town style of driving.
 
Cyrano said:
I kinda like the old timer looking one, but not the cafe racer. The proportions make it look like the mopeds from the '70s.

What disappoints me most is the top speed of 70. Nowhere near fast enough for a 250.
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I agree... Understandably the 250 singles don't move like the 250 Twins however the TUX (and I'm sorry I go back to it but it does relate) will break 85mph flat out with correct tires, gearing and lying flat on the tank. However at speed... I trust the TUX with it's Nissin Brakes and very decent suspension over that. 70MPH is "fast enough" and allot of folks can and will claim that HOWEVER IMHO a bike should break 75mph for it then can go as fast as it needs to go in all road conditions (including interstate). Even my TUX is a slug for a 250. Most can break 100mph now.
 
Eli69 said:
it could get crowded out on the front porch of the bar if these guys start to hang out at the same places as harley "riders".

in other words, another american bike that's mostly for looking at.
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Not suggesting you hang out with Harley people or any other group for that matter; although the Scientologists do look like a pretty fun time. But have you ridden a Harley? Got to spend a couple days on an FL a few years ago. Had a ball! Great fun.

Certainly not a great value and was crazy porky, but did pretty much what they designed it to do.

Again, not looking to get you to change religions or anything. But only good to look at? Eh.
 
Ecklund said:
Not suggesting you hang out with Harley people or any other group for that matter; although the Scientologists do look like a pretty fun time. But have you ridden a Harley? Got to spend a couple days on an FL a few years ago. Had a ball! Great fun.

Certainly not a great value and was crazy porky, but did pretty much what they designed it to do.

Again, not looking to get you to change religions or anything. But only good to look at? Eh.
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Yeah, somebody's gonna convince me a Buick is a fun car…:stupid:
 
Buffalo Bill said:
Yeah, somebody's gonna convince me a Buick is a fun car…:stupid:
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LOLOL
My god that is awesome!

I agree to that!!

I plan on borrowing my buddies Fat Bob for a few days this summer to try to change my "image" of a HD.

I borrowed my Brother in laws brand new Road Glide this past season and I couldn't get my Connie back quick enough... Slug, Slow, Pig, (ok ok Comfy)... Can't think of any other adjectives to describe the Road Glide. My Old-mans Stratoliner 1900 is a way better cruiser IMHO. The Transmission on the HD was... Crap.
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