Craigslist "funnies"

[fred smailes]

Get the red one running and ride!! DO NOT RESTORE,,,
TOO COOL!!!

 

[Brendan W]

Like many other classic devices, I believe they look cool instantly because they were designed to do a particular job and at some level that strikes a chord. It's like we can tell the difference between a true machine and a fashion statement on sight.
Is it my imagination or is there a big difference in final gearing between the two in the picture ?
Flyers feel the need.................................

 

[Grimly]

What, the Nazi's were expected to laugh them selves to death when they saw Brit paratroops attacking on these?:victorious:

"Fast Personal Mobility on the Battlefield."
Only thing was, the first plough rut or French pothole would have them ar?e over tyt and sprawled on the ground.
Another Glorious Failure.

 

[dorkburger]

Get the red one running and ride!! DO NOT RESTORE,,,
TOO COOL!!!

Agreed. This is exactly why my old scooter will never be restored...

 

[Buffalo Bill]

They would be useful scootering around a large military base or airfield.
Useless off road.
Can't imagine any rank riding one in dress uniform.

 

[Gorminrider]

"Fast Personal Mobility on the Battlefield."
Only thing was, the first plough rut or French pothole would have them ar?e over tyt and sprawled on the ground.
Another Glorious Failure.

I dunno about that. WWII wasn't a trench war and Roads were very important in the European theater. Having a compact way to utilize them could be very useful .
I think the German army was fond of bicycles rushing through Belgium- it only looked funny for a short while.

 

[Buffalo Bill]

Well, after 75 years these still look funny. :highly_amused:
The Brits have a great sense of humor, with far too many comedians to count.

 

[JamesWhut?]

They were supposed to be use by messengers during the first few days after D-day to go between headquarters and command posts in the rear areas before telephone lines and the long range radio nets were set up.

 

[Guest]

I think they would be cool riding around a motorcycle show or swap meet. Makes a statement and you can get around large areas in style (plus carry parts you find.)

I could see John Cleese riding one as a English officer in full dress. Now that would be funny.

 

[JamesWhut?]

The original "pit bike".

 

[dorkburger]

I did that on my scooter one year. Covered the swap meet quickly, and turned down several offers to buy the scoot.

 

[Brendan W]

I could see John Cleese riding one as a English officer in full dress. Now that would be funny.

Thrashing it with a branch of a tree more likely.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78b67l_yxUc

 

[RaiderGT]

Super rare 2 stroke GS. Someone better snap this up before he realizes how rare this bike is.

http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/5520788798.html
[h=2]1978 Suzuki GS 750 - $650 (147 Cushman Road) [/h]

1978 Suzuki GS 750




I have a classic 1978 Suzuki GS 750 2 stroke runs an ride nice. Extended forks King and Queen seat. Asking $650.00 About 30,00 miles. I am interested in trades atv 400 cc woodsplitter, dirtbike 250 cc thanks

 

[Rob S.]

I think he meant two valve.

And believe it or not, that extended fork, king/queen seat look was very popular back in the day.

 

[Guest]

If he meant 2 stroke, I wonder if he's been adding oil to the gas.

 

[glib]

Hack saw a little too close to your rear shocks?...no problem...

http://palmsprings.craigslist.org/mcy/5536635561.html

 

[dorkburger]

Hacked a Nighthawk S. Idiot.

 

[Rob S.]

Being that the pink slip is "on hand", I'm sure that it's worth it.

 

[JamesWhut?]

Its ok. When you hit that first bump and the frame bends, the cut ends of the subframe will pinch and puncture the rear tire, bringing the bike to a stop, there by avoiding a Darwin Moment.

 

[glib]

Here's this POS next a nice one for comparison. Who else wants to be an artist?