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Zimm
The land of pleasant living
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BMW: "Black Mit White" (You just reminded me of that one David.)
Mark Z
'65(lower)/'66(upper, wheels, front end, controls)/'67(seat, exhaust, fuel tank, headlamp)/'70(frame) A65 Bitsa.
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We called the BMW cars "Break My Window" as they were often stolen or broken into.
1966 BSA Lightning
(2) 1967 Triumph "Choppa"s
1974 Indian ME125
1960 Harley Servi-Car
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Early A10 headlight Nacelle was referred to as either "divers helmet" or "cow pat"
BSA QD "Crinkle hub"
A10 rocker box CENSORED
BSA B31 500 "Stargazer"
Greeves 200 "Blue Meanie"
Greeves 350
Greeves 360
Suzuki GSX1100 EFE "Sorcerers Apprentice"
GM500 sprint/LSR bike "Deofol"
Jawa 500 "Llareggub"
Aprilia RSV Mille "Lo Stregone"
'35 & '36 OK Supreme
Kawasaki ZZR1400 "Kuro no senshi"
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Kwacker
Water buffalo
Kettle
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Well Andy, that's another reason to appreciate the A10 motor
69 A65T
71 B50T
85 K100RS
54/59 A10SR
69 B44VS
71 A65FS
95 Trident
Too much moderation is bad for you.
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DOPE
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remember donkey dick handgrips?
still very functional
i'm old enough to remember when patriotism meant not trying to overthrow the government.
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![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/SW3o1gGt.jpg) ] Or limp dick tail lights?
Last edited by Nick H; 11/24/20 9:26 pm.
1966 BSA Lightning
(2) 1967 Triumph "Choppa"s
1974 Indian ME125
1960 Harley Servi-Car
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Have we had Notrun for Norton? Our Ford Fiesta car was a Ford Fiasco.
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Since we've wandered outside the realm of British cycles:
We're all familiar with "Hardly Ableson" - Back at the BSA International Ralleye in Ohio, I heard the Aussies refer to HDs as "Harley Fergusons"- I've always liked that; it's very visceral.
Mark Z
'65(lower)/'66(upper, wheels, front end, controls)/'67(seat, exhaust, fuel tank, headlamp)/'70(frame) A65 Bitsa.
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knuckle head
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In the early 70's Guzzis were the Interstate Armchair
79 T140D, 96 900M Ducati ,61 A10 .On a bike you can out run the demons.."I don't know what the world may need
But a V8 engine is a good start for me
Think I'll drive to find a place, to be surly"
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"Tractor bike" , CCM scrambler late 1970s, possibly upgraded to a three speed gearbox. Magnificent amongst the buzzing two-strokes from Europe and Japan.
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Bob Wright and Jimmy Aird were magic on the CCMs
Jimmy now runs Scott Leathers, I live about a mile from the CCM factory
BSA B31 500 "Stargazer"
Greeves 200 "Blue Meanie"
Greeves 350
Greeves 360
Suzuki GSX1100 EFE "Sorcerers Apprentice"
GM500 sprint/LSR bike "Deofol"
Jawa 500 "Llareggub"
Aprilia RSV Mille "Lo Stregone"
'35 & '36 OK Supreme
Kawasaki ZZR1400 "Kuro no senshi"
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"Hardly Ableson" -"Harley Fergusons"- Ugly Wobbleson. Supposter. Turnip Eater. XLCH= Xtra Light Competition Harley Basta*d Stopped Again. Bring Spares Along. Best Scrambler Around Trumpet. Turnip Matchbox Bultaco= Built To Blow
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In the late 1970s, the exhaust note of the CCM was unique in scrambling events with modern bikes. As a spectator, it was a treat for the ears on a course with tree-lined sections.
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DOPE
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was it true that for a while CCMs came with the kickstart held up with a rubber band because the gearbox would explode if you lowered it with the engine running?
i seem to recall that.
i'm old enough to remember when patriotism meant not trying to overthrow the government.
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I've also heard of the Bathtub Triumph front fender referred to as a Roman Gladiators Helmet. BSA C12 and others like it - Grey Porridge.
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Was not the kickstart deleted on later CCMs on the basis that no-one could kickstart it when out on the course?
If I had the money, I would have an immaculate CCM as a work of art in the parlour, and another CCM to ride around the rolling acres of my country residence. Dream on.
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"Sprung heel" frames (those with rear suspension) may have been named in the 1920s as a reference to "Spring Heeled Jack", a legendary figure in London in the 1800s.
1954 Norton Dominator 88 cafe - Yamaha wheels, Lyta tank ( project in progress)
1969 Triumph Bonneville
Currently 6 other non-Brit machines.
Past history includes 11 Brit and 13 non-Brit machines.
Some impressive and some just silly.
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Rolls Con Hardly - rolls down one hill, can hardly make it up the next.
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Translation needed, Hermit. I don't "get" this one.
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Well'ard Rocker
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Rose Canardly?
Rollscon Harley?
Nope, I can't get it either ....
Lannis
It's easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled.
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Just a funny way to refer to an old bazoo, with a hint of Harley Davidson, as used by a Harley Davidson acquaintance.
Maybe Rolls Can Harley.
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One of my favorite nicknames was applied to the B-26 light bomber, the Flying Prostitute, no visible means of support.
Knowledge speaks. Wisdom listens.
72 T120V cafe project "Mr. Jim"
72 T150V "Wotan"
92 BMW K100rs "Gustav"
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Also known as "One a day in Tampa Bay"
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aka Baltimore Whore no visible..........
1972 Triumph T120
1968 BSA A65
1968 MGB Roadster
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
1969 Honda Mini Trail
1939 farmall f30 tractor
2004 Honda Shadow Aero
1975 yamaha xs650b
1972 Norton commando
2 olive drab WWII military bicycle replicas
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