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Greatest Motorcycle Inovations

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by wizard, Jan 19, 2016.

  1. wizard

    wizard Active Member

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    My vote goes to the spring loaded foot peg.
     
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    I heart rear suspension. Internal combustion is pretty helpful too!
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    kick start, electric start, multi cylinders

    and of course a company called YAMAHA ;)
     
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  4. jayrodoh

    jayrodoh YimYam

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    Comfy seats.
     
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  5. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    k-moe, Jan 19, 2016
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    xjbikes.com just second to xj4ever.com
     
    ecologito, Jan 19, 2016
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  7. Stumplifter

    Stumplifter Well-Known Member

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    Ladies and gentlemen I present the world's first bacon powered motorcycle.
    http://drivenbybacon.com

    Excuse me while I go change my shorts. :eek:
     
    Stumplifter, Jan 19, 2016
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  8. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    That is a really nice diesel. I read the build thread somewhere ( I forget where). It's a waste of good bacon grease though. How's he going to make the corn bread?
     
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    How about disc brakes. My mom would make cookies with bacon grease. The best cookies I have ever ate.
     
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  10. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Recepe please. Did she do a full volume sub for butter, or was it a lower ratio?
     
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    rocs82650 Well-Known Member

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    The concept to motorize a bicycle and make it happen.

    Gary H.
     
    rocs82650, Jan 20, 2016
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    The wheelie bar.....usually followed by the full body cast. Kind of a one two thing
     
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    Real answer this time I like those helmets with the drop down sun shields
     
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    pneumatic tires
     
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    Have they invented bacon flavored ice cream yet?

    As far as innovations go, cup holders.
     
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    Ribo Prefectionist

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    Foot operated shift lever ?
     
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    The shaft drive - - no more messing with chains !!
     
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    Ribo Prefectionist

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    haha - I've always wanted a bike with a suicide clutch and hand shifter. I'm sure after having one for an hour I'd be sick of it. :)
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Or leather belts that slip in the rain.
     
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    Pods!


    I'll see myself out...
     
    Bigshankhank, Jan 24, 2016
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