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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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In case you haven't seen this.

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roa...el_motorcycle/
 
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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Interesting technology but hard on the eyes. [:@]

 
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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The us military runs kawasaki klr 650's with I believe a yanmar diesel refitted to it!! They wanted all thier vehicle runningthe same fuel. With a 6 gallon tank I bet those bikes have some pretty good range!!
 
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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Not worth 80k, but 1/4 that it would be. You could make your own fuel at home, too.
 
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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Nice bike. But waaay too much $$$$

Saw Willie Nelson's diesel chopper at a recent bike show.
Now THAT was a nice looking diesel-engined bike.
 
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 03:04 PM
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Nice bike. But waaay too much $$$$

Saw Willie Nelson's diesel chopper at a recent bike show.
Now THAT was a nice looking diesel-engined bike.
Did it have as many holes as his guitar?

I think the bike is good looking in it's own way, except on paper. That's just EXPENSIVE.

I could buy a used pasta rocket for that.
 
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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Nice bike. But waaay too much $$$$

Saw Willie Nelson's diesel chopper at a recent bike show.
Now THAT was a nice looking diesel-engined bike.
Did it have as many holes as his guitar?
Here's a pic.


 
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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I think all the alternative types are interesting. But the one I'd like to have for a day is Jay Leno's 100% pure turbine powered bike. The sound (for a turbine, that is) is awesome!
 
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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Could be a pain with the diesel, diesel is notsold at all stations like gas in this country. With my truck i've had to search here and there when away from home and not on the highway. I now make it a habit to fuel up on the highway before i pull into my destination city so i don't have to go searching.
 
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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A couple a years ago I saw a custom chopper with a 1.6L VW diesel. Didn't really like the look, but the idea was pretty cool.
 



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