Motorcycles
Bond Mini Car
If you took a three-wheeled motorcycle and dropped the shell of an auto atop it, this is what you would get. Lift the hood of the "car," and there is the engine riding on a single steerable wheel of its own
Wikipedia article here.
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Posted By: Paul - Sat Sep 12, 2015 -
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Category: 1950s, Europe, Cars, Motorcycles
Cattle Delivery Via Motorcycle
I really wish this practice had caught on, for I would be delighted to be driving down a highway and see such a sight.
Original article here.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Jul 28, 2015 -
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Category: Animals, Farming, Inventions, 1920s, Motorcycles
Motorcycle Airbag Jacket
Here's what I'm envisioning: the possibly inebriated rider pulls up in the biker bar parking lot and, eager to join his buddies inside, hops off without disconnecting, instantly and uselessly inflating his jacket and earning much laughter from pals.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jun 24, 2015 -
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Category: Fashion, Inventions, Motorcycles
Ski Cycling
Posted By: Paul - Thu May 15, 2014 -
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Category: Daredevils, Stuntpeople and Thrillseekers, 1950s, Europe, Motorcycles
Tracked Motorcycles for Snow
Now that's a damn snowmobile!
See more here.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Dec 11, 2013 -
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Category: Seasonal, Motorcycles
Chrome and Hot Leather
Posted By: Paul - Sat Sep 07, 2013 -
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Category: Scary Criminals, Exploitation and Grindhouse, 1970s, Motorcycles
The Dog Saucer
Greg Hudome is hoping to raise $600,000 on kickstarter to start production on his "Dog Saucer" invention. So far he's managed to raise $100, so he's got a ways to go.
Posted By: Alex - Mon May 27, 2013 -
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Category: Dogs, Motorcycles
Feel the Need for Speed—300 KPH on a motorcyle
Driving 300 KPH sounds way more exciting than driving 200 MPH.Here's the link to a motorcycle racing with an Audi in Germany. The other cars and trucks look like they are parked on the road.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/24/bike-overtaken-by-audi_n_2545529.html?utm_hp_ref=weird-news
I will admit I watched the entire thing waiting for a crash. But, if the truth were told, this is the same reason we watch NASCAR.
Posted By: gdanea - Sun Jan 27, 2013 -
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Category: Motorcycles
Record People Per Gallon
I know some places really stack them deep on buses and trains, but a scooter? I think there are nine people on this one, unless there's another bucket on the other side.
Please don't try this at home.
Posted By: gdanea - Wed Sep 05, 2012 -
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Category: Motorcycles
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