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Title: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by philthymike on 05/03/17 at 08:34:19 I think this beemer gets my vote for prettiest thumper ever http://www.bikesrestored.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bmwr27-1964-19-1024x682.jpg |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by springman on 05/03/17 at 08:57:22 You got an "Oh my" out of me on that one. She is beautiful! |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by engineer on 05/03/17 at 09:46:24 Nice bike. When I was about 12 or 13 yrs old I wanted one of those in a bad way. The only MC dealer in town sold BMW's and various Italian bikes. The twin cylinder BMW's were too expensive for a kid to even think about so I used to go in a droll over the 250 single, an R26 I believe. Japanese bikes were not available then so kids wanting small displacement bikes had a choice of various European bikes and the Harley Hummer. By the time I went to college I had owned one of about everything small including the Hummer but never did get my BMW single. In college I rode British twins until I graduated and then I finally bought a car. |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by Ruttly on 05/03/17 at 10:02:25 It sure is a classic , but if we are talking motorcycle porn the Norton Manx is my favorite centerfold ! |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by Serowbot on 05/03/17 at 10:10:35 MATCHLESS G80 RR 1957... :-? http://https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/68/95/7e/68957ead9f5f7da1f748bd2b41c7aa3f.jpg AJS 16mc http://https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/89/ea/d1/89ead143ed73750a2902ceddb3ad39c3.jpg |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by philthymike on 05/03/17 at 10:29:53 Sweet Jebus that's a real purdy one too. Downright sexy even... |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by springman on 05/03/17 at 10:40:46 Dang!!! That is nice! |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by sjaskow - FSO on 05/03/17 at 10:42:23 One of the bikes I learned to ride on was one of these: http://https://img.scoop.it/N0PeMHMI7TE0hPQ_20T3Yzl72eJkfbmt4t8yenImKBVvK0kTmF0xjctABnaLJIm9 which is a 1964 Ducati Monza with a right hand shifter since it was developed to be a board track racer. It wouldn't go faster than about 50 but it was fun doing it. 8-) |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by philthymike on 05/03/17 at 11:11:04 droooooool.... :P |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by Ruttly on 05/03/17 at 19:51:47 Ok the Matchless and the AJS qualify as motorcycle porn XXX The Ducati singles too , they also had a 450 single The Royal Enfield also sold as a Indian are just as cool And let's not forget the BSA Goldstar ! I have been a hard core thumper fan for over 40 years , love them all ! No better feeling than thumping down some back road ! |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by jcstokes on 05/04/17 at 00:32:42 It's Ariel 1928 or '30 500cc |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by Dave on 05/04/17 at 02:37:16 I do like the Matchless and AJS bikes......classy! They however would seem a bit primitive compared to the modern bikes, and likely to vibrate a whole lot more. I sure would like to be able to find a Suzuki Tempter and bring it into the US. |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by Gary_in_NJ on 05/04/17 at 05:36:18 Two thoughts: 1. That Matchless G80RR is pure awesomeness. 2. Dave, this is an international forum. We should start a thread about importing the Tempter. How much do they sell for? Are some years more desirable then others? What are crating and shipping fees? How do we license them in our states? OK...I'll do it.... |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by Dave on 05/04/17 at 05:39:52 404A4E444F46424B151317270 wrote:
I have found very little about the Tempter......it may have only been available in the Asian markets. I don't even know what years it was made. |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by philthymike on 05/04/17 at 06:04:12 7178686F74707E681B0 wrote:
Wow! I love it! Look at that muffler - I want that muffler!!!! |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by Dave on 05/04/17 at 06:13:12 352D2C29312D3C282C2E20450 wrote:
Wow! I love it! Look at that muffler - I want that muffler!!!![/quote] You can buy new mufflers in that style: http://en.vintage-motorcycle.com/index.php?language=en&site=4&pid=279&id=14724&suchtext=silencer&limit=160 |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by gizzo on 05/04/17 at 06:55:12 I'd love to add a Panther Sloper with a wicker sidecar to my pile. and I think my Enfield Continental GT is a nice looking motorbike. This one's mine. Bought, not built. |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by philthymike on 05/04/17 at 08:44:14 7F44495E4F43585E454D405F2C0 wrote:
Wow! I love it! Look at that muffler - I want that muffler!!!![/quote] You can buy new mufflers in that style: http://en.vintage-motorcycle.com/index.php?language=en&site=4&pid=279&id=14724&suchtext=silencer&limit=160[/quote] oh cool! thanks! so it's 23.622" long by 5.11811" high without the Fishtail. the fishtail seems to be about 9" long. How long is the stock muffler? They don't show the size for the inlet pipe. I wonder how difficult fabricating a suitable hanger will be? I'd hate to be seen as a fashion victim but I really like the look of this. Do I want to put the work into making it fit? Hmmmmm... |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by Ruttly on 05/04/17 at 09:03:01 Tempter is a 400cc ? I would like to have one and build it a very special 695cc engine for it, ya know , no holding back , let out all the stops kinda build , really throw some some cash at it ! Big Bore Tempter , yeah the BBT ! |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by philthymike on 05/04/17 at 09:41:06 So, I'm confused about that BSA muffler. The site reads - BSA Empire Star Silencer, Fishtail, 2 Clips 1 7/8" 1937-38 I see the 1 7/8" in there but is that just the size of the clamps? Looks like a reducer will be necessary to adapt it to my header. |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by philthymike on 05/04/17 at 10:29:03 Anybody got $12k I can borrow? Look at these Sunbeams! http://www.sunbeamsidevalve.com/new_page_10_sales+wants.htm And I have no idea what bike this is in the picture but it appears to be a Thumper though. |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by Ruttly on 05/04/17 at 12:20:37 Thats Cool , Some Sixties styling there |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by philthymike on 05/04/17 at 12:40:24 Not sure how purdy this is but I kinda like it. It's like if John Deer made a motorcycle. and it's a 750cc 50 HP thumper with a CVT! http://gearheads.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Caterham-Brutus-750-768x486.jpg http://gearheads.org/exploring-the-capabilities-of-caterham-brutus-750-the-suv-of-motorcycles/ http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/caterham-motorcycle.jpg |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by jcstokes on 05/04/17 at 17:07:28 Buried somewhere on this forum is another thread on pretty thumpers. |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by Tocsik on 05/04/17 at 19:35:34 Here are a couple from Chappell Customs. They made 2 SR500's called Angel and Devil. Pretty sure Serowbot will like Angel with it's excellent chrome tank! Here's a video to check 'em out, too: https://vimeo.com/90826335 http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k548/Tocsik87/Other%20bikes/Angel_zpspogqbkn7.jpg (http://s1115.photobucket.com/user/Tocsik87/media/Other%20bikes/Angel_zpspogqbkn7.jpg.html) http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k548/Tocsik87/Other%20bikes/ChappellCustoms_SR500_%20Devil_zpsjoomrf3s.jpg (http://s1115.photobucket.com/user/Tocsik87/media/Other%20bikes/ChappellCustoms_SR500_%20Devil_zpsjoomrf3s.jpg.html) http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k548/Tocsik87/Other%20bikes/SR500%20Angel%20and%20Demon_zpsy66l0puc.jpg (http://s1115.photobucket.com/user/Tocsik87/media/Other%20bikes/SR500%20Angel%20and%20Demon_zpsy66l0puc.jpg.html) |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by badwolf on 05/04/17 at 19:36:53 This is not on the prettiest, but this is a Google image search page of vintage hill climb motorcycles. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1360&bih=643&q=vintage+hill+climb+motorcycle&oq=hill+climb+mot&gs_l=img.1.3.0l2j0i30k1j0i5i30k1l2j0i8i30k1l2j0i30k1j0i8i30k1j0i24k1.5416.15657.0.22525.14.12.0.2.2.0.180.1707.0j12.12.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..0.14.1746...0i10k1.eHVBrY_kRsY#imgrc=_ Some VERY COOL pictures of old bikes. |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by jcstokes on 05/05/17 at 00:43:19 Philthymike, the BSA Empire Star came in 250, 350 and 500cc, if you want this muffler you should check to see what it will handle. |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by LANCER on 05/05/17 at 04:04:11 I like this machine. '61 BSA Goldstar DBD 500 http://en.vintage-motorcycle.com/image.php?image=sam_6223.jpg |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by philthymike on 05/05/17 at 06:00:46 575E4E495256584E3D0 wrote:
Good point. I also wonder if there will be enough back pressure for the engine to run properly. |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by philthymike on 05/05/17 at 06:04:52 2725362836342C252D36440 wrote:
Here's my fav out of thosehttp://d2ydh70d4b5xgv.cloudfront.net/images/1/c/emblem-motorcycle-girl-rider-hill-climb-bike-vintage-photo-old-20s-rare-pic-1081-a72a4c8c65cb0d603dcf949a5e633375.jpg |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by Gary_in_NJ on 05/05/17 at 08:06:06 Sorry, I couldn't help myself :) |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by Ruttly on 05/05/17 at 21:55:19 Party Fowl ! Even if it does qualify ! Go back and do it again , pic in front of some roadside CAFE ! ;D ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by mpescatori on 05/09/17 at 05:46:23 29303B2931352D5A0 wrote:
In Italy that was known either as the Ducati Monza (tourer) or the Diana (racier tourer) Mark I, II, III - in 90, 125, 175 and 250cc format http://https://i0.wp.com/www.bike-urious.com/wp-content/uploads/Ducati-Monza-250-Right-Side.jpghttp://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery_A-L_16/ducati_250_diana_61_02.jpg Right foot shift has nothing to do with dirt/board trackers, it was the traditional gear lever position in European bikes (and 1950's HD Sportsters too) up until the japanese invaded. The "pullback bar" version, known as "Americano" wa also sold - but only to old gents with back pains ;D http://www.ducati.it/cms-web/fs//img/Heritage/Modelli/Heritage_Mod_A1963-66_Mach-1_05_634x357.jpg/Heritage_Mod_A1963-66_Mach-1_05_634x357_634x357.jpg Odd how you should claim it would only do 50mph... as the 250cc was rated at 140kmh (88mph) |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by ohiomoto on 05/09/17 at 05:52:26 747E7A707B72767F212723130 wrote:
Can't blame you, it is purdy! |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by philthymike on 05/09/17 at 06:34:14 i LOVE THE HEADLIGHT ON THE 1964 Ducati Monza. Neato! |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by bobert_FSO on 05/09/17 at 12:16:54 Speaking of Ducatis, my high school ride looked just like this, except my dad and I painted the gas tank candy blue and put a barely baffled small can muffler on it to keep the cops away. '67 Ducati 250 scrambler. |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by bobert_FSO on 05/09/17 at 12:19:54 As a young married, I had a '67 BSA 441 Victor. Sold it because we had a kid and he wanted wanted to go everywhere I was going. This is not a picture of mine, but it is a dead ringer. |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by Ruttly on 05/09/17 at 15:19:12 I had a 68 441 victor just like that too, great bike go anywhere do anything bike a true classic ! |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by philthymike on 05/10/17 at 06:32:09 676A67607771050 wrote:
Cool bike. I bet that muffler worked great for that |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by ohiomoto on 05/10/17 at 10:47:19 Some really cool stuff in here for sure. Might have to do another thumper build! Might be a good idea to finish the one I have first. ha ha |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by hyofoo on 05/22/17 at 18:57:46 1969 Triumph TR25W. Just completed the rebuild earlier this year...A little over 10 years after purchase. My favorite part.....the paint on the tank is the original from '69. She's purdy to me. 8-) http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y328/hyofoo/IMG_5481_zps50bp0jj2.jpg (http://s1026.photobucket.com/user/hyofoo/media/IMG_5481_zps50bp0jj2.jpg.html) |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by philthymike on 05/23/17 at 09:03:33 313C31362127530 wrote:
There's one of these listed on my local craigslist. It's so, so tempting... |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by Ruttly on 05/23/17 at 12:08:12 The 250 is a little slow but they handle great. That is motorcycle porn to me , very nice job ! I know how to get a few more H/P out of those engines easily and still very dependable. |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by Trippah on 05/23/17 at 14:17:38 I'll add a vote for the Panther, that sloping engine is just a touch under the high water mark set by the Black Lightening which has the extra jug so it isn't really in this conversation. |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by jcstokes on 07/15/17 at 14:11:21 One from yesterday |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by jcstokes on 07/15/17 at 14:12:52 And another from yesterday |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by IslandRoad on 08/29/17 at 16:52:20 NSU Bison 2000. Purdy? .... it's in the eye of the beholder :o |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by Kris01 on 08/29/17 at 18:07:29 I wouldn't say pretty. I'd say scary would be more like it! |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by IslandRoad on 08/29/17 at 18:27:33 Yep!!! ... and it's got a 3" straight-through pipe!! I bet it sounds as scary as it looks. |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by Dave on 08/30/17 at 03:48:24 Unfortunately the Bison 2000 had a good machinist/mechanic build the engine - but the frame/wheels/seat proportions are a disaster. Although an engine that big would be a bit difficult to work with. With no counterbalancer......I can imagine that thing shakes like crazy! |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by MMRanch on 08/30/17 at 09:59:48 So how big would the crank-shaft be on a Bison 2000 . ? ::) I thought 650 cc is almost too big for ONE CYLINDER ... 500 seems about right . or a down tuned 650 ! ;) ;) |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by SALB on 08/30/17 at 10:07:58 7E45485F4E42595F444C415E2D0 wrote:
Mating the bottom end of a NSU with the jug from an aero radial engine..... :o |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by Ruttly on 08/30/17 at 10:17:28 I wanna see someone kickstart it !!! It looks like a Bison ;D |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by Dave on 08/30/17 at 10:46:26 5E4C5E4C41525D505B130 wrote:
For a motorcycle you are probably correct - the radial airplane engine had to make a lot of torque at low rpm so it could spin a 4 bladed propeller that was 18 feet in diameter! As immense as the Bison 2,0000 is - it most probably is very slow....but given enough traction it might be able to pull a plow! |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by SALB on 08/30/17 at 11:09:51 The more I look at it, the more I can appreciate the beauty.......In a Frankenstein sort of way........ ;D |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by verslagen1 on 08/30/17 at 12:51:35 092E2F2F37225B0 wrote:
Saw a docu on Mack trucks. they showed a diesel being started. primed each cylinder with a squirt. put the hand crank on even with the bumper, put his foot on it and gave it a shove and it started right up. |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by IslandRoad on 08/30/17 at 13:47:18 67646773656D63060 wrote:
Nailed it! ;D |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by pg on 08/30/17 at 17:40:23 $3,900 Asheville, NC 11,500 miles http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/2000-kawasaki-w650-in-asheville-nc.1252715/ http://advrider.com/index.php?attachments/w650pantsshells-001-jpg.953775/ Best regards, |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by gizzo on 09/02/17 at 07:51:13 W650 is pretty, alright but it's not a thumper. |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by 12BS on 09/07/17 at 13:17:25 One I came across on vacation in Germany. While the bike it's self I would not classify as pretty, It has some cool features such as the dual mufflers and center stand. Daelim Daystar, a Korean bike. |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by Ruttly on 09/07/17 at 19:24:08 It has you looking for the rear cylinder ! |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by Gary_in_NJ on 09/08/17 at 05:31:07 I'm gonna say that the Daelim Daystar is flat-out ugly. |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by Tocsik on 09/08/17 at 06:53:50 Here's one to cleanse the palate after that Daystar. I was vacationing in San Diego a while back. Lots of exotic car showrooms in La Jolla. Nestled among them was this little dealer/showroom with classic cars and bikes (mostly). Two Moto Guzzis and a BMW sitting in the window were beautiful. Pardon the glare of the glass. And I know the beemer isn't a thumper, but it's cool. https://photos.app.goo.gl/vLnTVjkTmcfoCg163 |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by pg on 09/08/17 at 07:06:14 756F6B696856677472746F626163060 wrote:
Yeah, I know it. I remember a couple forum members commenting on it so I put up the post. Best regards, |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by IslandRoad on 12/02/17 at 19:37:30 Just came across this bad-boy on Pinterest. I'm not normally a fan of trackers ... but I would ride the hell outta this! Honda Megapro (GL200) |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by philthymike on 05/31/19 at 15:23:28 Dead Thread resurrection! Needed to add the new Jawa 350 OHC :D |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by norm92de on 05/31/19 at 20:20:11 I grew up around most of that stuff. Sure brings back some wonderful memories. In the army all I had to play with was the Matchless G3L and sometimes the Triumph 350 sidevalve twin, can't remember the correct designation. |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by WunGun on 06/01/19 at 16:36:04 I always liked this knucklehead single image. While not a "bike" I would be very curious to see what this could have been. Would it go pot pot pot pot or ato ato ato? |
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Title: Re: Purdyest Thumpers Ever (besides the Savage) Post by Dave on 06/01/19 at 18:46:05 5B6E7979726F687D6E1C0 wrote:
Although not a Knucklehead....the Buell Blast engine was half a Harley. |
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