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Otto_Ing

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on: August 17, 2016, 02:45:39 pm


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Reply #1 on: August 17, 2016, 03:52:08 pm
http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/black-side-down-new-nortons-found-in-belgium.aspx

...anyone wants a brand new 1975 Norton Commando?  ;)
I know people who will have to consult a doctor after reading this. ;D
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Reply #2 on: August 18, 2016, 11:02:52 am
I know people who will have to consult a doctor after reading this. ;D

Fortunately for them, that blog post is six years old, so maybe they'll be ok...


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Reply #3 on: August 18, 2016, 12:43:43 pm
Fortunately for them, that blog post is six years old, so maybe they'll be ok...
The collywobbles can last an indefinite period. :o
Your nautical eyesight is also superlative. ::) ;D
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Reply #4 on: August 18, 2016, 01:33:29 pm
http://www.motorsprint.be/

Apparently one bike still in the crate can be found in this shop. Hurry, hurry, hurry ;D ;D ;D



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Reply #5 on: August 18, 2016, 02:00:07 pm
The collywobbles can last an indefinite period. :o

Yes they can!  As I can confirm...


Otto_Ing

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Reply #6 on: September 20, 2016, 08:01:26 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWfph3iNC-k

 :o ... is this flying or falling?  ;D


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Reply #7 on: September 20, 2016, 10:34:53 pm
falling with style ;)
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Reply #8 on: September 20, 2016, 10:52:32 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWfph3iNC-k

 :o ... is this flying or falling?  ;D
I call that controlled falling... ;)


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Reply #9 on: September 22, 2016, 03:17:29 pm
If you like curiosities, small farm tractors, pulleys and lots of belts, check out the Quadractor:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6YNb8CRkkw&feature=youtu.be
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Reply #10 on: September 22, 2016, 08:49:17 pm
The Quadactor in "action":    ::)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs9IfGWUe50
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