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Re: Flow Motion Project Blue Diablo

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It's a Triumph trying to look like a Suzuki
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Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Tue Feb 08, 2022 7:53 am It's a Triumph trying to look like a Suzuki
Because it's blue ? That's all you've got in terms of comments ? Maaaaaaan :flame:
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I think it's actually trying to look like a Porsche or a Volvo, but I'm not sure which. It's also gonna be absolutely take the piss loud, to the point it's probably unpleasant to ride.

Other than the exhaust though, I like it a lot.

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I think it's inspired by terrorism rather than Suzuki, Volvo or Porsche.

They've put mirrors on it that enable the rider to look for explosives underneath cars.
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Maybe he just likes blue ?
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Count Steer wrote: Tue Feb 08, 2022 8:47 am I think it's inspired by terrorism rather than Suzuki, Volvo or Porsche.

They've put mirrors on it that enable the rider to look for explosives underneath cars.
They look like they're positioned so the rider can admire themselves. Like the shop window thing, but a stage further.
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There's bits I like and bits I don't.
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Re: Flow Motion Project Blue Diablo

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KungFooBob wrote: Tue Feb 08, 2022 8:57 am bits I don't.
Exposed front sprocket!

Especially when the guy pictured on it has long shoe laces :D
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Mr. Dazzle wrote: Tue Feb 08, 2022 8:52 am
Count Steer wrote: Tue Feb 08, 2022 8:47 am I think it's inspired by terrorism rather than Suzuki, Volvo or Porsche.

They've put mirrors on it that enable the rider to look for explosives underneath cars.
They look like they're positioned so the rider can admire themselves. Like the shop window thing, but a stage further.
I confidently predict that before long there'll be a custom with no mirrors but with a rear facing camera and a screen to stare at while you exit, stage left, through a hedge.
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Those TB's are gonna be sucking in some nice warm air too.
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I wouldn't be surprised if that exhaust fucks something anyway - look how close it runs (unshielded) to various electronics and plastic bits :lol: And the shock reservoirs.
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You're a miserable bunch of wankers. :delete:
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Re: Flow Motion Project Blue Diablo

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I cannot imagine for a second why I would dislike a bike that's got obvious functional issues. Not a clue :D

I actually quite like it, but take out the obviously dumb bits first please :lol:
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Am I missing it or is the exhaust unsupported all the way to the rear?
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The Spin Doctor wrote: Tue Feb 08, 2022 9:32 am Am I missing it or is the exhaust unsupported all the way to the rear?
Steel pipes are pretty good at supporting themselves TBF.

On my actual classic Triumph they're also unsupported between head and rear. I probably shouldn't hold that bike up as an example of good design though.
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Mr. Dazzle wrote: Tue Feb 08, 2022 9:41 am
The Spin Doctor wrote: Tue Feb 08, 2022 9:32 am Am I missing it or is the exhaust unsupported all the way to the rear?
Steel pipes are pretty good at supporting themselves TBF.

On my actual classic Triumph they're also unsupported between head and rear. I probably shouldn't hold that bike up as an example of good design though.
Puts a lot of stress on the exhaust studs though, as they vibrate up and down. All that weight has to hang on something.
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Re: Flow Motion Project Blue Diablo

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Especially when someone shoves a trolley jack under them to pick the bike up.
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I quite like it.....
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Re: Flow Motion Project Blue Diablo

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Also - is it just me, or does it seem really weird than the chain is on the right hand side? I assume all of these Trumpets are like that, but I dunno, just seems off :D