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Posted on 15/11/13 08:32:23 AM |
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Steve Caplin
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Challenge 480: Build me a biker
I went to Madeira last weekend, where it was hot and sunny - a very refreshing break. You'll see a number of Challenges taken there in the coming weeks. I was most intrigued by this intricately decorated and artfully rusted motorbike I found parked right outside the cathedral: a huge amount of work has gone into constructing this machine, complete with rat trap on the back. But who would ride such a bike? What sort of clothing would they wear? And, more importantly, how hard would it be to fit someone onto this bike in a convincing manner? High res is here.  |
Posted on 15/11/13 08:45:24 AM |
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Mariner
Renaissance Mariner Posts: 3124 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 480: Build me a biker
Hey, Trevor! Can you give us the make and model? |
Posted on 15/11/13 12:01:08 PM |
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Jota120
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Re: Challenge 480: Build me a biker
Michael, to best of my knowledge I'm quite sure its a Harley Davidson. They have many model variations and this one is customized as many do. This one is a Hard-tail, i.e no suspension on the rear. The engine configuration is consistently a 45 degree inline V-twin which gives it the distinctive sound. I don't know how they did it, but 45 is copyrighted/patent so any other manufactures who designs HD'esk V-twins, e.g. Yamaha have to make the angle slightly different. |
Posted on 15/11/13 12:28:29 PM |
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Mariner
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Re: Challenge 480: Build me a biker
Thanks, Trevor. I have zero knowledge of motorbikes, but from my research today I also am sure it is a Harley. I will check out Hard-tails now. |
Posted on 15/11/13 12:41:16 PM |
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ahmedalij
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Posted on 15/11/13 12:55:15 PM |
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james
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Posted on 15/11/13 2:02:41 PM |
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ahmedalij
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Posted on 15/11/13 5:59:35 PM |
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Jota120
Ingenious Inventor Posts: 2615 Reply |
Re: Challenge 480: Build me a biker
They do soft-tails too, but to be "classic" hard-tail, not sure why but suspension difficult in those earlier days. I've not got much against it, but 45s vibrate a lot. Best go 90 v-twin e.g Ducati, MotoGutzi, Viincent BlackShadow and Suzuki, or for me better the Jota 3 cylinder 120 degrees and Triumph Trident (120 - 3 cylinder), smooth as a kite where most the primaries and 2nd harmonics are balanced..... and they sing in harmony..., don't growl 
Oops, I can't PS contribute FC image until next week.....sorry... |
Posted on 15/11/13 6:15:30 PM |
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bjansen
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Challenge 480: Build me a biker
I guess I technically cheated as he's not really "on" the bike...  |
Posted on 16/11/13 03:56:25 AM |
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joeysala
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Re: Challenge 480: Build me a biker
......just couldn't help myself (someone was gonna do it!). And, he just fit so good!  _________________ "Imagination, not invention, is the supreme master of art........" Joseph Conrad |
Posted on 16/11/13 08:35:15 AM |
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Mariner
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Re: Challenge 480: Build me a biker
Trevor, thanks for the info. The closest I can get to the Challenge image is a (highly modified) Fat Boy. |
Posted on 16/11/13 4:03:52 PM |
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Linda.Eckert@wanadoo.fr
maîtresse marocaine Posts: 91 Reply |
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Posted on 16/11/13 4:46:43 PM |
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Ben Mills
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Posted on 16/11/13 6:25:03 PM |
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vibeke
Kreative Kiwi Posts: 2166 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 480: Build me a biker
I photographed 'my biker' in the Market on Saturday morning, only got 1 photo before he rode off on his bicycle. 
_________________ Perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation prize. |
Posted on 16/11/13 7:11:56 PM |
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TheBlueJam
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Re: Challenge 480: Build me a biker
That looks well cool.  x
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Posted on 16/11/13 7:40:47 PM |
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TheBlueJam
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Challenge 480: Build me a biker
Methinks someone PS'ed too. With the theme of the light blue I can only hope you had a great holiday and that you are trying to relax x
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Posted on 16/11/13 7:52:04 PM |
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TheBlueJam
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Challenge 480: Build me a biker
did you draw the other motorcycle? that's awesome! Confused about the shadows but hey, wait, I've got an idea xx |
Posted on 16/11/13 11:09:36 PM |
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iwa
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Posted on 17/11/13 02:20:41 AM |
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vibeke
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Challenge 480: Build me a biker
Hi, You have left 3 comments, but no indication on which entries you are commenting on. _________________ Perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation prize. |
Posted on 17/11/13 10:40:44 AM |
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tooquilos
Wizard of Oz Posts: 2904 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 480: Build me a biker
Few technical issues with video this week. Should be resolved soon. Iwa I really like the Elvis and Marilyn theme. Elvis particularly is well positioned  _________________ Dorothy: Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore |
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