AF1's Turbocharged V7 Scrambler merged threadfest

[cruzziguzzi]

Geeze dusty, don't go all Lannis on us. It's not YOUR bike

I wonder who would take the greater snub from that one? 

The thread seems to continue a more lingering winter negativity than I usually see on the forum.

It's well done by most anyone's standards, looks like fun to ride regardless of whether having been ridden yet and NO WAY you're gonna see another one across the intersection from you if you did ride it.

As close to "hooligan" as one is likely to get anytime soon on a small block.

As far as "can't ride it..." Micro lights, license plate and a mirror... why not?


Todd.

[oldbike54]

 To paraphrase Pete , they have upped the HP while lowering traction .

 Dusty

 ps

 Yee Gads 

[Guzzistajohn]

I don't spend much time looking at new Guzzis, I know I'll probably never own one, I just like to mess with dusty

[oldbike54]

I don't spend much time looking at new Guzzis, I know I'll probably never own one, I just like to mess with dusty

 I'm starting a list ...

 Dusty

[kevdog3019]

OK it is a free country  Here is my observation , a turbocharged scrambler style motorbike with
rearset footpegs and knobbly tires . Zero continuity , way too many "styles" to be a "piece" , more of a doodle in a JR High school students sketchbook .
 
 Dusty

Oh my Dusty... isn't this a turnaround for you about a "scrambler".  I seem to recall mentioning rearsets, engine mods for increased horses, racing street tires, and Ducati Pannagale front suspension as an abomination on a scrambler theme and you loved it!  Now this on a bike that is MUCH closer on target??  You feeling ok? 

[oldbike54]

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Oh my Dusty... isn't this a turnaround for you about a "scrambler".  I seem to recall mentioning rearsets, engine mods for increased horses, racing street tires, and Ducati Pannagale front suspension as an abomination on a scrambler theme and you loved it!  Now this on a bike that is MUCH closer on target??  You feeling ok? 
[/quote]
 
 Feeling fine , and you ? The Ducati in question started life as a Scrambler model , like say a Chevrolet Impala . If you alter it , it is still an Impala , or a Scrambler .

 Dusty

[Rough Edge racing]

 As some of you realize the bike is a styling exercise by a custom bike supplier and or builder. This is to attract attention and promote their business...It's neither a street bike or a race bike...
  The fact there's disagreement here is NOT negative but shows people think and have opinions.

[Cam3512]

Personally, I miss Lannis AND like the bike.

[Tobit]

Cool.

I'd ride it like any bike I rode as a teen.  Maniacally, taking turns with my pals on a makeshift TT course, jump and all, until we broke it and pushed it home where one of us promised they would fix it before next weekend.

A few old dual purpose bikes met their end that way.

Tobit

[oldbike54]

As some of you realize the bike is a styling exercise by a custom bike supplier and or builder. This is to attract attention and promote their business...It's neither a street bike or a race bike...
  The fact there's disagreement here is NOT negative but shows people think and have opinions.

 Well , and that's it .

 

Personally, I miss Lannis AND like the bike.

 OK then 

 Dusty

[kevdog3019]

I think it's a cool exercise with guys wanting to get crafty and have some fun, as well as a biz thing.  Functionally it kind of works if you keep your hands off the turbo while in the dirt.  I take it it has an on/off.  The rearsets aren't conducive however to ANY scrambler themed bike IMO, but this is an exercise.     

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Personally, I miss Lannis AND like the bike.

 :1:

[kevdog3019]

Where did Lannis go?  I missed several months of banter so don't have a clue.  I'm guessing something ruffled his feathers?

[Rough Edge racing]

Where did Lannis go?  I missed several months of banter so don't have a clue.  I'm guessing something ruffled his feathers?

  Lannis has gone to a  forum where us guys with old British junk hangout....

[kevdog3019]

  Lannis has gone to a  forum where us guys with old British junk hangout....

There are only 24 hrs. in a day...

[Kiwi_Roy]

How come I had to go over to the Aprilia site to see this sucker?

http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?252952-What-s-in-the-AF1-Shop-(Volume-II)&p=4053536&viewfull=1#post4053536

[Gliderjohn]

Now that could be some serious fun until the spike sticks.
GliderJohn

[oldbike54]

 Meh , didn't we discuss this thing several months ago ?

 Dusty

[Old Jock]

New to me thanks for posting Roy

John

[ejs]

 
Would be a big turbo lag with those long exhaust pipings.
Turbo is no fun before the turbo kicks in. (Ex Kawa 750turbo owner)
 

[Gliderjohn]

I see it as one of those bikes you wouldn't probably want to own for several reasons however would be s&% & grins to visit it for a bit.
GliderJohn

[fotoguzzi]

Looks BadAss

[Sheepdog]

It looks really loud...

[guzzimatic]

Moto porn at it's finest!

[Zinfan]

Do I want the single front disc brake to slow down a turbo V7?

[sign216]

I see it as one of those bikes you wouldn't probably want to own for several reasons however would be s&% & grins to visit it for a bit.
GliderJohn

I think Glider has it right; a great bike to borrow, not so great as a daily ride.

[oldbike54]

 Bump . See , WG was already discussing this thing , Guzzistajohn even accused me of acting out of character , or being a character , or of having no character 

 Dusty

[tiger_one]

Lots of character!