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Druid wrote: ↑Sat Apr 02, 2022 8:05 pm
KungFooBob wrote: ↑Sat Apr 02, 2022 3:17 pm Imagine swapping it for a CR/KX500 lump :)
There's enough room in there for a Z1300 engine
Yeah, but look at the steering arrangement, you'd never get it round a corner!
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Just like a Z13 then?
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inewham wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 10:22 am Could be scary if you turn too far at 'speed'
Going at speed with the front wheel turned near 90° would be interesting enough ;)


A mate had one because he could drive it on a bike licence. It had a 'dynastart', combined electric starter and dynamo. But, as someone said earlier, typically lift the bonnet and kick start!
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With the Citroen logo, I assume that's a 2CV engine?
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KungFooBob wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 3:15 pm With the Citroen logo, I assume that's a 2CV engine?
I'd guess so, yes...
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In a bonkers way, I like that for being very different thinking :)

Now, instead of a space under the seat, is someone going to comment on space around the engine? :D
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Horse wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 5:31 pm In a bonkers way, I like that for being very different thinking :)
Agree. It's a chopper but without the usual US styling and I quite like it....
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v8-powered wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 3:14 pm image_d49dc97d-3fe5-446d-8ffa-25eafda9af2920220403_151339.jpg
checking the valve-clearances is going to be fun.... it's now an engine-out job.
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Rockburner wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:19 am
v8-powered wrote: ↑Sun Apr 03, 2022 3:14 pm image_d49dc97d-3fe5-446d-8ffa-25eafda9af2920220403_151339.jpg
checking the valve-clearances is going to be fun.... it's now an engine-out job.
I don't expect it will be ridden far enough to warrant a check. :lol:

Very cool visually,though.
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Actually looks quite cohesive for once.

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https://99-garage.blogspot.com/2015/07/ ... racer.html
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Skub wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:31 am Image

Actually looks quite cohesive for once.

Edit...more info.

https://99-garage.blogspot.com/2015/07/ ... racer.html
That's really close to being lovely. The fugly frame is a bit of a downer but I think I could live with it. I wonder how uncomfortable the seat is?
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JackyJoll wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 2:54 pm Image

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You don't seem to have caught its best side
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:wtf: Maybe it's a 'stealth' sidecar - hence why it needs 4 indicators and 3 reflectors
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Oh and Flexihose for the exhaust - genius :mrgreen: now can all those beardy hipster builders with a million welds per pipe kindly do one :banana-dance:
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slowsider wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 3:50 pm You don't seem to have caught its best side
Underside?
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Nice that the bike screen matches...that's a hideous lash-up too.

Lovin' the gaffer tape precision bodywork on the front too.
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