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Confederate rides again
Motorcycle News ^ | August 29 2006

Posted on 08/31/2006 9:16:09 AM PDT by stainlessbanner

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To: MineralMan
Yo MineralMan,

That looks just like my bike...95 Triumph Thunderbird with a classic triple engine.

GREAT bike.

21 posted on 08/31/2006 9:49:18 AM PDT by demsux
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To: Paradox

The Hellcat is a nice looking design; very classic. And classy.


22 posted on 08/31/2006 9:52:55 AM PDT by ArrogantBustard (Western Civilisation is aborting, buggering, and contracepting itself out of existence.)
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To: lovecraft
I like the Hellcat as well, and while the other two are a bit "out there" for me, I can appreciate their designs. I like that someone out there is "pushing the envelope" so to speak.

I recently started doodling new-fangled bicycles. Decided I was getting bored with the standard "two triangle + fork" design. Came up with an X design, a Z. Althought they might not be the ideal solutions to the bicycle problem, they are do-able, just as an artform, if nothing else.

23 posted on 08/31/2006 9:55:55 AM PDT by Paradox (The "smarter" the individual, the greater his power of self-delusion.)
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To: Paradox

Yes, very futuristic designs. I agree the other two models are a bit out there but that Hellcat should be a seller if the price is anywhere reasonable. Good luck on the bike designs, you should upload a pic sometime.


24 posted on 08/31/2006 10:00:03 AM PDT by lovecraft (Specialization is for insects.)
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To: Paradox
There was some interesting bicycle frame design happening in the early 1990s, but the International Cycling Union came down on it, saying that cycling is supposed to be an athletic competition, not a technical arms race.


25 posted on 08/31/2006 10:01:40 AM PDT by Heyworth
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To: stainlessbanner

Slick bikes!


26 posted on 08/31/2006 10:07:16 AM PDT by Liberal Classic (No better friend, no worse enemy. Semper Fi.)
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To: MineralMan
i like this one better..

one of my restoration projects- should look like that when done.
27 posted on 08/31/2006 10:08:37 AM PDT by absolootezer0 ("My God, why have you forsaken us.. no wait, its the liberals that have forsaken you... my bad")
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To: Heyworth

Hey, that looks very close to my "Z" design. I figured others out there must have been tired of the same old designs. Modern materials give us rigidity and strength that the old timers could only dream about. Might as well push em too the limits.


28 posted on 08/31/2006 10:33:16 AM PDT by Paradox (The "smarter" the individual, the greater his power of self-delusion.)
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To: seasoned traditionalist
"Guess I must be getting old. lol

I as born in 1930 and I'm still riding. This is my current ride:


29 posted on 08/31/2006 10:35:18 AM PDT by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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To: absolootezer0

That's not a bad bike, but take both of them in the same condition and auction them off on eBay. I'll still take the 60s Bonneville, thanks, oil leaks and all.


30 posted on 08/31/2006 11:06:49 AM PDT by MineralMan (Non-evangelical Atheist)
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To: seasoned traditionalist

"They could at least have included a decent seat."

It looks like you ride both prostrate and prostate.

If you're lookin' for a rockin' chair ride, they're makin' what I call the "20th Anniversary Edition" of my bike, an '87 Softail Custom. Smooooooth 'n easy.


31 posted on 08/31/2006 11:42:10 AM PDT by wizr (Live life with a Passion!)
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To: NathanBedfordForrest

Somebody mentioned your name on this thread...


32 posted on 08/31/2006 11:49:22 AM PDT by Blue Jays (Rock Hard, Ride Free)
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To: martin_fierro
I'm just as happy on my own dream machine
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33 posted on 08/31/2006 3:42:53 PM PDT by StarfireIV (John Galt was an optimist)
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To: StarfireIV

Man, I aspire to take a cross-country bike tour one day.

How many hours/day did you average?


34 posted on 08/31/2006 3:47:02 PM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: martin_fierro

Ooops, ah well. I'll have to try again when I am not pressed for time.


35 posted on 08/31/2006 3:47:36 PM PDT by StarfireIV (John Galt was an optimist)
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To: blackie

Dude, you need a new motorsikkle picture.

I'm about ready to drive all the way up there and take it myself.

< |:)~


36 posted on 08/31/2006 3:50:17 PM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: martin_fierro

I averaged about 6-8 hours of riding time/day. I had never camped before, so from the time I got up to the time I got everything packed down was about 4 hours. What you save in money camping, you lose in time.


37 posted on 08/31/2006 3:51:20 PM PDT by StarfireIV (John Galt was an optimist)
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To: martin_fierro

Come on up ~ that pic is a couple of years old, the bike looks the same, I have a few more miles and pounds on me. ;);)


38 posted on 08/31/2006 4:28:58 PM PDT by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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To: stainlessbanner
Confederate describe the concept as “Minimal; using the fewest pieces, moving parts and systems to accomplish her dynamic mission. She is uncompromised, light weight, possesses enormous torque, is capable of extreme performance, yet has maximum real world streetable active safety. She is graceful in motion, yet potentially brutal.”

morn'g stainlessbanner : that description almost describes one of my old girl friends . (lmao)

39 posted on 09/01/2006 7:45:55 AM PDT by righthand man (WE'RE SOUTHERN AND PROUD OF IT)
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