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I was thinking the same thing. There were a couple of old British makes that had a fore and aft boxer engine, Douglas, and Williamson.

Harley did too IIRC, and probably Indian, in the US.
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Lutin wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:21 pm But I'm wondering if the brake reservoir's going to whack the fairing on full right lock?
Nah.

It will whack it long before that.
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Taipan wrote: Thu Jan 14, 2021 5:49 am
Cousin Jack wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:40 pm I rather like this.

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It put me in mind of one of these, which I suspect it took its styling cues from?


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I thought 'art deco' and was reminded of this:

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CG125 based board racer

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Kinda cute.
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Did someone call for an ambulance?

Delhi: CRPF and DRDO launched specially developed RAKSHITA - a bike ambulance to attend to urgent evacuation needs of security personnel in the event of medical emergency/battle injury in naxal affected areas.

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Reminds me of my recovery/delivery days. I got all excited about a car recovery system based on a big Honda.
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Sent on to an acquaintance who is fleet manager for ambulances.

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I will refrain frm this italian orange bias soon

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rodbargee wrote: Wed Jan 20, 2021 1:40 pm I will refrain frm this italian orange bias soon

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rodbargee wrote: Wed Jan 20, 2021 1:40 pm I will refrain frm this italian orange bias soon

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Crack on matey. We like a bit of orange here

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Egli framed Laverda SF750, though most people think Egli should start with a U
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Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Wed Jan 20, 2021 2:40 pm though most people think Egli should start with a U
The famous ...
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It's interesting,that much is true.

I can't make up my mind if I like it or hate it. Needs flesh viewing for confirmation.
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CUT TO FIT: RSD BUILD A HONDA MONKEY FOR WEE MAN

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Honda Monkey built by RSD for Wee Man

Customization can be about aesthetics and performance, but it can also be about making a motorcycle fit its rider better. This wild Honda Monkey from Roland Sands Design rolls all three approaches into one, with a build list to rival bikes twice its size.

The Californian workshop built the Monkey for skateboarder, stunt performer and Jackass star Jason ‘Wee Man’ Acuña. Jason used to ride mini-motocrossers as a kid, but he wanted to get back on two wheels—and this time on the street. So he approached RSD to build a bike that would fit his frame.

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Honda Monkey built by RSD for Wee Man
“We are a non-denominational motorcycle company,” says shop boss, Roland Sands. “If it has two wheels and can be improved in the eyes of the owner and the RSD crew, it’s a project we are willing to take on. Jason wanted something that was geared for the pavement, and built especially for him both in function and aesthetic. Now Jason is not your average biker: he’s got a normal size torso with short legs and short arms.”

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Not tooo blingy.


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The welding on that exhaust turns me on baby. 8-)


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Skub wrote: Thu Jan 21, 2021 2:08 pm The welding on that exhaust turns me on baby. 8-)


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I do like a Z1000 Mk2, I'm not keen on the USD forks or Moto GP style exhaust
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