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I could start my own MC with a bike like this. A french chapter could be arranged.
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I could start my own MC with a bike like this. A french chapter could be arranged.
Last edited by Ted Hoppe; 05-16-2022 at 09:20 PM.
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My Wheels of Fortune MC Clubmen did not like my R80/7.
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I can hear the purists in the MOA heads exploding. At least it isn't a /2 motor...Originally Posted by Ted Hoppe
Other than that chunky muffler I think it is pretty cool though, wonder how it actually rides.
Steve
If you would have a good boat, be a good guy when you build her - honest, careful, patient, strong.
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This is the most interesting (to me) bike BMW has put out for some time. The video definitely makes me want to get the old GS out on some local fire roads but with all the rain we've had I'm not sure my rusty skills are up to the muddy mess just yet.
Steve
If you would have a good boat, be a good guy when you build her - honest, careful, patient, strong.
H.A. Calahan
Bottlewasher
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I believe someone here has one. Rapelapente maybe?
Yep: http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthre...14#post6290814
"If it ain't broke, you're not trying." - Red Green
French Schooner
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Yes !
I'm very happy with it.
And I like the Guppy looking exhausts
My R18 is now my every day bike.
And the one for road trips.
I made some mods to adapt it to my needs, a Corbin saddle to accommodate comfortably my sweet heart and myself, a top case, a more protective front fender etc..
Here it is , with full long trip equipment:
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Wouldn't 900 cc have been adequate though?
pinko commie tree hugger
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yeah but 900cc is kinda outrageous for a thumper
Simpler is better, except when complicated looks really cool.
French Schooner
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Lot of weight to move...
900cc on each side are adequate
Observer
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900cc have proven quite racy.
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Observer
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Oh, I like that.
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Last edited by Ted Hoppe; 05-20-2022 at 01:19 PM.
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Can't remember
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Love that BMW.
Another through the looking glass...
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Just a little IOM racer from 58,9 and 60 sitting right there.
Last edited by John B; 05-20-2022 at 06:49 PM.
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I was a beautiful day for a ride here today so we rode out to a little swap meet/bike show in Cornish, Maine.
I'm still fixing up the R65 sidecar rig so I rode the CB500x. Turnout was a little low because today was the day of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, too.
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Great graphic on this Pacific Coast:
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While we're on the topic of BMWs . . .
This is an ex-German Polizei bike I saw at Backfire Moto a few years ago.
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A couple bikes down was this Norton:
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not a motorbike
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Spotted riding the Kancamagas Highway in NH today:
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150cc. Street legal.
Grant S
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Saw this 500cc at the supermarket, still in regular use.
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There is nothing quite as permanent as a good temporary repair.
Senior Member
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If that bike is in Aotearoa chances are it belongs to Rod Dunshea.
Can't remember
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That wouldn't surprise me either, although I think he might own a Rapide. Not to say he doesn't have others.
Grant S
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I see it now and again, does he live near Kaitaia?
There is nothing quite as permanent as a good temporary repair.
Massive member
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Steal it if you're hard enough. Nice to see a vintage bike still in use, not all shined up and 'vintaged', just a daily ride.
obnoxiously persistent.
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I recall someone describing his ideal bike as as A rapide halfway to its next restoration
I'd much rather lay in my bunk all freakin day lookin at Youtube videos .
Can't remember
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I know his boat is at Totara North, I presumed he lives there. I haven't seen him for many years.
I wonder if that Comet is the bike I saw a couple of times at the Kerikeri classic and hotrod show pre covid. It'll be on this thread circa 19 if so.
Senior Member
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That helmet or similar was firmly attached to Rod’s noggin last time I saw him in Poncenby maybe a year or so ago however his Comet had saddle bags attached.
Not sure if Rod has a Rapide JB but he does have this Egli.
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Bottlewasher
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Please excuse me while I wipe off the drool.
"If it ain't broke, you're not trying." - Red Green
Can't remember
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It'll be the Egli I'm thinking about. Twisty knows if he ever emerges, it was a conversation with him about the twin Vincent and I don't recall what he said except it wasn't a Shadow.
The Kerikeri show Comet, or was it a meteor I'm now asking myself..that was someone else in the general area... practically overrun with the Vincents.
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I met a guy in Wroclaw who made this. Kwak 500 mit turbo. Intended to rust, all working lines left as is, even the sharpie.
This is unfinished, mid-build.
..and that's a 200 year old lamp.
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Jules Verne fuel guage.
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Ladies and Germs, Marius Cnota. He built this.
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Preposthumous
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Dzwei cool. What do the cutouts in the rear wheel sprocket spell out?
Speak softly and carry a mouthful of marbles.
Massive member
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Was the custom rear wheel of a VRod so he told me.
It's the name of his dream company.
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