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Spiderman
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2009 - 12:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

There's enough room for a rear cylinder, which would sound like a much more fun bike to me.

A lot of people here are missing the big reason why they used the thumper.

from their site.
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“Between us we’d designed, modified, built and ridden all sorts of motorcycles over the last 30 years and thought it was time to produce a motorcycle that reflected our philosophy. Our influences have been diverse and we’ve made unusual connections between genres of motorcycles such as choppers, Italian singles from the 1950s, flat-trackers and competition specials. What underpins Mac Motorcycles’ philosophy though is the belief that the riding experience and the stories that go with motorcycle journeys seem to have been hijacked by technology and plastic.”
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Xl1200r
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2009 - 12:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Influence schminfluence. This looks more fun:


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Hughlysses
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2009 - 01:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You can already buy that:


wakan
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Xl1200r
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2009 - 01:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I was going to post that same comparison. The frame is VERY similar - and of course... there's not much else besides that and the motor.
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Hootowl
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2009 - 02:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'd buy one if the price was right.
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Sparky
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2009 - 02:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My take on the Roarer suspension is that there is a small pivoting link that connects the end of the upper slanted strut and the axle much like a trailing link front suspension only in the rear. Probably gives it about 3" travel.

IMHO, I like the simpler suspensions on the other three models though.
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Gregtonn
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2009 - 03:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

"Are these real motorcycles, or artists's conceptions?"

The pictures you see are computer generated 3D concepts. (Notice both the front and rear wheels are the same size.)

Just like the concept cars you see at the car shows the road going version will look significantly different, plate holders, mirrors, street legal lighting, etc.

I still think it's a great concept.

G
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Cityxslicker
Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 01:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

yes yes, its all good and well....
But can I run the g-d thing off road with some degree of reliability, light weight handling, and fuel capacity?...
And a set of side bags for good measure.
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Guell
Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 07:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Im with the people who say slap a twin in it, i rode a blast once, and it just wasnt a blast...
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Mr_grumpy
Posted on Monday, June 01, 2009 - 04:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I want one, a Roarer please, just so when I stop somewhere people can say to me " What's that then?"
I can then reply with " It's British but with a Buell motor, that's basically a Harley Sportster lump with the rear pot lopped off."
By this time their eyes will have glazed over & they'll have forgotten to tell me I've got a headlight out.
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Ezblast
Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 01:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)




I still kinda like this one best.
EZ
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Crackhead
Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 07:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Guell, you need to ride a modified blast. Even jetting and throwing in the pro series cams awakens the bike and takes the MSF training wheels off.
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Cityxslicker
Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 03:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

as long as we are photoshoppin the Blast.
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Ezblast
Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 03:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

lol
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Swordsman
Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 04:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Their website is gorgeous.
http://www.mac-motorcycles.com

Go and rate their designs!

This is simply a thing of beauty:


~SM

(Message edited by Swordsman on June 02, 2009)
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Hootowl
Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 04:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It sure is.

I see a few import hurdles...

No chain guard.
No airbox (intake honk)
The muffler appears to be performance oriented, which will not likely pass EPA.

They are beautiful though. I hope they can traverse the minefield of regulations that is EPA and get these things imported without fundamentally changing what they are.
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Hughlysses
Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 05:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The chopper mass-producers obviously get by with some of those items as well. Isn't there some provision in the EPA regs for small manufacturers?
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Hootowl
Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 05:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Importing a vehicle is a different animal.
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Swordsman
Posted on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 09:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

From what I can tell by the site, they haven't made a decision yet as to which of the 4 models will be the first produced. If you send them an email, they ask for your preference. I sent them a hello, and voted for the Peashooter. The Spud runs a very close second in my book.
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Ezblast
Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 12:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I so concur!
EZ
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Cityxslicker
Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 02:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

kind of almost reminds me of a mini HellCat

Maybe a Hell Kitty, sorry that aint right.
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Swordsman
Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 09:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The "Hell No! Kitty"! It's perfect!

~SM
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Doughnut
Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 09:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)




"Hell No! Kitty
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Swordsman
Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 09:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

OMG that's hilarious!
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Spiderman
Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 09:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I don't even what to know why you have that picture...
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Steve_mackay
Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 09:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It's doughnut. If you've ever spent 10 minutes with him, you'd understand : )
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Spiderman
Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 10:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I am just imagining him walking around a SM convention with just chaps a thong and his gun belt on LOL
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Doughnut
Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 10:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If you come visit me on the North side during home coming, I'll show you my thong if you show me yours.
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Steve_mackay
Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 10:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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Spiderman
Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 10:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

ohh baby!
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