interesting bikes found randomly..

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Looks like "flat tanks" are back. :mrgreen:
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Lutin wrote: Mon May 25, 2020 11:15 am Looks like "flat tanks" are back. :mrgreen:
It always slightly offended me that flat tanks are never "quite" wide enough to safely support a pint glass.
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Is that really the best thing that can be said about about the bikes?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-XS500 ... SwjOVeyjJ3
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cheb wrote: Mon May 25, 2020 2:40 pm Is that really the best thing that can be said about about the bikes?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-XS500 ... SwjOVeyjJ3
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I keep finding this one randomaly on the internet.
Its a very high budget version of what I'm tryin to achieve with my 900SS - this one has an 1100 Evo motor, Kevlar tank CF bodywork as well as high end forks, radial brembos, titaniium system etc. ONe of the things I like most about it is the paint job, brings out the best in the shape of the 900ss body.

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G.P wrote: Mon May 25, 2020 7:47 pm I keep finding this one randomaly on the internet.
Its a very high budget version of what I'm tryin to achieve with my 900SS - this one has an 1100 Evo motor, Kevlar tank CF bodywork as well as high end forks, radial brembos, titaniium system etc. ONe of the things I like most about it is the paint job, brings out the best in the shape of the 900ss body.

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WTF!

Details please?
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Not sure if I've posted this on here already but...Woods Rotax.
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KungFooBob wrote: Mon May 25, 2020 8:26 pm
demographic wrote: Mon May 25, 2020 8:24 pm Image
WTF!

Details please?

French two wheel drive bike from yonks ago.
Was called a Savard and I think it had a Yamaha engine.
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KungFooBob wrote: Mon May 25, 2020 7:58 pm
G.P wrote: Mon May 25, 2020 7:47 pm

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All that work, spoilt by those mirrors!
Yep, awful.
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https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1229365

I didn't realise how few of these were actually made...

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I know a lot of the ones I see for sale are crashed Daytona's.

It's in nice nick, but I'm not sure I'd pay £5k for it.
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-OF-A-KIND- ... 3419116069

Oh boy.

I won't spoil it by posting a picture, click the link and take it all in!
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KungFooBob wrote: Thu May 28, 2020 11:20 am https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-OF-A-KIND- ... 3419116069

Oh boy.

I won't spoil it by posting a picture, click the link and take it all in!
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If this didn't have such a ridiculous front wheel and tyre it would be REALLY nice.

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It is (or was) a Pantah 600SL

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