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Old 07-27-2016, 04:44 PM
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That's incredible story mate, why the hell has there not been a doco made on such an epic journey
 
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Old 07-29-2016, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Gazz
They are very close to what is referred here to as " posties bikes"
Our delivery of mail to houses in urban areas is predominantly done by individuals riding these little red throw around bikes.



I really, really like this one. Starts out as a CT110.
 

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Old 07-29-2016, 04:34 PM
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I only watched the movie ' the fastest Indian ' again last night, mind you I have seen it a few times but maybe next we will see a postie bike on the salt flats at bonneville
 
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Old 07-29-2016, 05:27 PM
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Didn't seem like it had gone anywhere in the video for being the fastest "posties".

Personally, I replaced my CT90 engine because it was shot, head gasket was blown. Here's what it looked like 2 yrs ago:

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Old 07-29-2016, 07:39 PM
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If we didn't have so many big bike projects on the go I would be tempted to build one just for fun
 
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Old 09-03-2016, 12:22 PM
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The Gentleman's racer















RSV4 engine, can be had in superbike spec
24 bikes
BST wheels

The Carbon Fiber VanderHeide Is A "Gentleman's Racer"
 

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Old 09-13-2016, 04:16 PM
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^ I don't care for where that rear suspension spring is.....gives me the *******.
 
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Old 09-13-2016, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by TimBucTwo
^ I don't care for where that rear suspension spring is.....gives me the *******.

It looks like it could get your willie........
 
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Old 09-28-2016, 06:57 PM
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Saw this Suzuki at a local Vintage ride:
Rotary engine.. owner even fired it up.. sounded like a cross between a 2-stroke and Yamaha Cross-plane R1.
 

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Old 09-29-2016, 08:20 PM
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That is so badass
 

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