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Mitch1100 wrote:http://deuscustoms.com/bikes/model/the-heinrich-maneuver/

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http://rocket-garage.blogspot.co.uk/201 ... .html#more

That will polarise opinion somewhat!
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No doubt beautifully engineered.....but nah :?

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Thanks Mitch. Looks beautifully put together and that exhaust is a work of art. The seat incorporating a tail light is clever too. As a whole I don't like it - it doesn't work. Looks out of balance without at least some rear bodywork and the headlight nacelle is 'orrible :? Also I'm left wondering why they did a photo session while in the middle of an engine service? If it's just a piece of art to put on a plinth - ok, but if it's a bike for riding, no belt covers is just daft.

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Boxermed69 wrote:Thanks Mitch. Looks beautifully put together and that exhaust is a work of art. The seat incorporating a tail light is clever too. As a whole I don't like it - it doesn't work. Looks out of balance without at least some rear bodywork and the headlight nacelle is 'orrible :? Also I'm left wondering why they did a photo session while in the middle of an engine service? If it's just a piece of art to put on a plinth - ok, but if it's a bike for riding, no belt covers is just daft.

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The Teutonic Tangerine wrote:To quote a very old TV advert " I were right about that saddle tho.."
Ooh, it's right on the tip of me memory, but I can't quite place it. Involved a pushbike didn't it? Go on, put me out of my misery :)

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Ah, thank you Jez!

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I saw this on Pelican and thought it was too pretty not to share - got to be one of the best looking RNineT conversions out there (IMHO):
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Might not be terribly practical, or legal, but I likee!
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Boxermed69 wrote:
The Teutonic Tangerine wrote:To quote a very old TV advert " I were right about that saddle tho.."
Ooh, it's right on the tip of me memory, but I can't quite place it. Involved a pushbike didn't it? Go on, put me out of my misery :)

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beachcomber wrote:
Boxermed69 wrote:
The Teutonic Tangerine wrote:To quote a very old TV advert " I were right about that saddle tho.."
Ooh, it's right on the tip of me memory, but I can't quite place it. Involved a pushbike didn't it? Go on, put me out of my misery :)

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Hovis - kid riding up a hill [ pushing ] :lol:
Nah - Yellow Pages (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMYZyUygW6Y)
I remember the Hovis one though
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Saw this a few weeks ago on one o the "cafe racer" sites. I really like the look of it. Not a fan of fairings, but this one I really like. It's low and not only does it look the biz, but you'd still get the wind on your chest.

Practicality. Well it's not a winter hack is it, but I would imagine it'd be great fun. Wouldn't mind hearing it! Bars/pegs/seat ergonomics look like a modern sportsbike. So you'd need to be doing 80+ :wink:
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Sod the bike. I want that pedal operated paddock stand :D

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McBoxer wrote:
beachcomber wrote:
Boxermed69 wrote: Ooh, it's right on the tip of me memory, but I can't quite place it. Involved a pushbike didn't it? Go on, put me out of my misery :)

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Nah - Yellow Pages (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMYZyUygW6Y)
I remember the Hovis one though
Me too. It was filmed in Shaftesbury, Dorset :)

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