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Re: Ebay 'WTF' bikes
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:21 pm
by Rockburner
I've actually seen one of those being used in mild frustration, ("used in anger" would have been overstating it!).
It was at the Festival of 1000 bikes at (iirc) Silverstone, about 30 years ago. Never seen one since.
The handling must have been seriously odd, but the guy riding it seemed to cope
Re: Ebay 'WTF' bikes
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2024 9:50 am
by Ian
I met a guy in Scarborough who put a Reliant engine in a Sunbeam. It was a lovely fit, I think it might be this one
http://www.dogdragons.com/dogdragons/do ... liant.html
Re: Ebay 'WTF' bikes
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:01 am
by Count Steer
A schoolmates brother put an engine from an AC into a Lambretta.
(It was from an invalid carriage
Probably a Villiers engine rather than the Steyr-Puch 500cc job. My memory says it was 300cc+ but there's only one option in that range).
Re: Ebay 'WTF' bikes
Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:24 pm
by A_morti
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 923479584/
That's listed as an R6, but it's obviously not one; that's an fzr400exup frame, the dot in the middle gives it away.
Maybe it has an fzr600 engine in it,or maybe the seller is just an idiot, idk.
I also see thundercat forks sticking up too high out the yokes and with some overly exciting caliper brackets, an R6 tail bodged on pretty nasty...
The side panels look like original fzr400, but does anyone recognise the headlight? I'm stuck at rvf400 but it's not.
Is the swingarm original with a brace added, or what?
Re: Ebay 'WTF' bikes
Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:34 pm
by KungFooBob
I think that's an early R6 swingarm. The forks... why fit them, but not the bluespot callipers that are vastly superior to the FZR ones!
The headlamps have a whiff of NC35 about them.
Re: Ebay 'WTF' bikes
Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:43 pm
by Rockburner
The headlights aren't R7 are they?
Re: Ebay 'WTF' bikes
Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:49 pm
by A_morti
Front mudguard looks like 2005ish R6.
Headlights aren't nc35 nor r7...
Re: Ebay 'WTF' bikes
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2024 7:10 am
by Dickyboy
Re: Ebay 'WTF' bikes
Posted: Thu May 02, 2024 3:16 pm
by A_morti
Potter wrote: Thu May 02, 2024 2:02 pm
Bellwood!!!!
Eww, that's icky
Re: Ebay 'WTF' bikes
Posted: Thu May 02, 2024 3:57 pm
by Yorick
A_morti wrote: Thu May 02, 2024 3:16 pm
Potter wrote: Thu May 02, 2024 2:02 pm
Bellwood!!!!
Eww, that's icky
Was that pun intentional ?
Re: Ebay 'WTF' bikes
Posted: Fri May 03, 2024 4:12 am
by Dickyboy
Re: Ebay 'WTF' bikes
Posted: Fri May 03, 2024 7:15 am
by Sadlonelygit
'accumulating asset'
Re: Ebay 'WTF' bikes
Posted: Fri May 03, 2024 7:55 am
by Beancounter
The description on the ad looks like it was lifted straight from Wikipedia.
It's not to my taste but it wouldn't take much to get it looking reasonable - original seat, remove the hugger (or get a simple plain black one) and remove the belly pan. The exhaust looks offensively loud.
Re: Ebay 'WTF' bikes
Posted: Tue May 07, 2024 10:08 pm
by Taipan
Not ebay but...
Re: Ebay 'WTF' bikes
Posted: Tue May 07, 2024 11:31 pm
by Pirahna
Taipan wrote: Tue May 07, 2024 10:08 pm
Not ebay but...
It's only a 250, don't worry about it.
Re: Ebay 'WTF' bikes
Posted: Wed May 08, 2024 10:49 am
by Rockburner
Taipan wrote: Tue May 07, 2024 10:08 pm
Not ebay but...
Bōsōzoku invasion?
Re: Ebay 'WTF' bikes
Posted: Fri May 10, 2024 4:51 pm
by Gregor
Re: Ebay 'WTF' bikes
Posted: Fri May 10, 2024 5:50 pm
by ChrisW
Beancounter wrote: Fri May 03, 2024 7:55 am
The description on the ad looks like it was lifted straight from Wikipedia.
Willing to bet that's from using ebay's 'let AI write a description for you' feature...I tried it once out of interest & this is the sort of result you get.
Re: Ebay 'WTF' bikes
Posted: Fri May 10, 2024 6:39 pm
by JackyJoll
ChrisW wrote: Fri May 10, 2024 5:50 pm
Beancounter wrote: Fri May 03, 2024 7:55 am
The description on the ad looks like it was lifted straight from Wikipedia.
Willing to bet that's from using ebay's 'let AI write a description for you' feature...I tried it once out of interest & this is the sort of result you get.
Its capacity ranges between 525 to 674cc.
Ebay wrote:This Suzuki Bandit 600 is a classic sports touring motorcycle from 1997, featuring a 600cc petrol engine with electric start. It has a mileage of 25550 and its MOT is valid until 2025. The motorcycle comes in a striking red color and is a submodel of the Suzuki GSX series. The transmission is manual and the capacity ranges between 525 to 674cc. The Bandit 600 is a reliable and sturdy motorcycle that is perfect for any adventure. It belongs to the Suzuki brand, which is known for producing high-quality motorcycles. Whether you are a seasoned rider or just starting out, the Bandit 600 is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a classic sports touring motorcycle.
Re: Ebay 'WTF' bikes
Posted: Fri May 31, 2024 9:59 pm
by KungFooBob
It's a WTF, but a tiny part of me likes the audacity.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235574391218
MZ ETZ251... as a Chop!!!
