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Pirahna wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2026 6:35 pm
Skub wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2026 5:57 pm RD800 anyone?
I just Googled it, it's a real thing.

www.facebook.com/reel/2820392641655510
Well, the engine runs but it doesn't look like it has turned a wheel in anger!
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Pirahna wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2026 6:35 pm
Skub wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2026 5:57 pm RD800 anyone?
I just Googled it, it's a real thing.

www.facebook.com/reel/2820392641655510
You didn't have to google it, just scroll up half a dozen posts ;)
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Pirahna wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2026 6:35 pm I just Googled it, it's a real thing.

www.facebook.com/reel/2820392641655510
Sounded like it needed a good clearout. :thumbup:
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Druid wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2026 7:22 pm
Pirahna wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2026 6:35 pm
Skub wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2026 5:57 pm RD800 anyone?
I just Googled it, it's a real thing.

www.facebook.com/reel/2820392641655510
You didn't have to google it, just scroll up half a dozen posts ;)
The app on your phone clearly works differently to mine
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:wtf:

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Hideous!!

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Taipan wrote: Fri Jun 12, 2026 6:43 pm Hideous!!

You Sir, are a heathen.
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Taipan wrote: Fri Jun 12, 2026 6:43 pm Hideous!!
Go sit on the naughty step and think about what you said :shock:
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Ian wrote: Fri Jun 12, 2026 6:47 pm
Taipan wrote: Fri Jun 12, 2026 6:43 pm Hideous!!
Go sit on the naughty step and think about what you said :shock:
I know. I'm in a class of one here, but I've never got what people like about them. Shell suit paint job, hideous looking chassis and body work...
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I was at Aintree today watching the club racers,I wasn't expecting to see one of these in the paddock

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The owner sponsors one of the racers,he rides the NR750 & it's done over 8K,nice to see that it gets used.I've never seen one other than in a showroom.It got a lot of attention.
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Nitrous? :shock:

This lot will be auctioned by Iconic Auctioneers at The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Kempton Park 2026 on Saturday the 18th of July, Kempton Park Racecourse, TW16 5AE. The price indicated is the lower estimate. Please note we are unable to offer part exchange or finance. Description: 'Of all the world's production models, it's the fastest thing on two wheels' - 1972 Kawasaki brochure,74bhp in a fairly narrow power band and weighing only 8kg more than its predecessor required intelligent throttle control,A lightweight tubular cradle frame, rear weight bias and a short swingarm meant that the handling could be a little focussing although its 'Widowmaker' nickname is a little unjust,However, those very characteristics mean the Mach IV has a certain 'cachet' and remains much in demand,This 'anything other than standard' custom example is presented in very good overall condition,In running order and UK-registered ,Part of a recent deceased estate so little known in terms of bike history,Appears well built and fitted with Gibson custom expansion exhaust pipes,UK-registered from new on a current V5C,Showing just under 1,300 miles since custom build,Great eye catching custom machine,

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https://www.facebook.com/share/1BSwf5JVMF/

Not the 900 but nice regardless.
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No idea what this was but lad was happy when I took a photo :obscene-birdiedoublered:
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If I had to guess, I'd say it was a Macal M70.
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KungFooBob wrote: Fri Jun 19, 2026 6:57 pm If I had to guess, I'd say it was a Macal M70.
Sport or Turismo? :D
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One for @KungFooBob

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This was at the local bike night earlier.

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It's the first time I've seen a Bandit motor in a Honda

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It seems almost common to put 1200 Blandit motors in 70/80's Kwaks and Hondas, I've seen quite a few.
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Bustaspoke wrote: Tue Jun 23, 2026 9:26 pm This was at the local bike night earlier.

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It's the first time I've seen a Bandit motor in a Honda

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But why ???
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