Author Topic: Rat Bike - Absolutely no MG content at all. In fact you may not want to look. (Read 3566 times)

swooshdave · « **on:** September 16, 2016, 12:42:16 PM »

Don't say I didn't warn you.

Now I normally don't mind that we are allowed to register just about anything and ride it on the street but I think this might be pushing the acceptable boundaries. The problem is that the parts of the government that process the title and registration don't care about the roadworthiness. They are just there to take your money. And as there are no inspections for vehicle safety here you can see what atrocities are allowed.

Some spotted this at See Sees Coffee and the owner was having issue getting it to start. Honestly I'm shocked it made it that far.

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/mcy/5783222145.html

And yes, it will set you back $10k to own an award winning masterpiece like this. But who am I to judge?

webmost · « **Reply #1 on:** September 16, 2016, 12:52:17 PM »

... Nana's Bichon just puked on the rug.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #2 on:** September 16, 2016, 01:17:16 PM »

yogidozer · « **Reply #3 on:** September 16, 2016, 01:18:31 PM »

You're gonna give rats a bad name

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** September 16, 2016, 01:18:31 PM »

swooshdave · « **Reply #4 on:** September 16, 2016, 01:35:51 PM »

Quote from: yogidozer on September 16, 2016, 01:18:31 PM

You're gonna give rats a bad name

It was self-proclaimed, not my nomenclature.

The fact that it was ridden... anywhere... is a miracle.

Testarossa · « **Reply #5 on:** September 16, 2016, 01:37:33 PM »

Waste of a good engine and parts. But someone will find a use for whatever bits survive the crash.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 16, 2016, 01:37:53 PM »

Man that would turn the rider into a eunach

Dusty

pikipiki · « **Reply #7 on:** September 16, 2016, 02:14:09 PM »

the pop bottle spraying fizzy lubricant onto the rear tyre is a nice touch, don't you think?

John A · « **Reply #8 on:** September 16, 2016, 02:30:45 PM »

He never should have took that last hit on the pipe...........

lti_57 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 16, 2016, 02:31:35 PM »

Its kind of cool in a way, I would not ride it.
Looks like 5 or 6 deg of lean

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #10 on:** September 16, 2016, 03:09:43 PM »

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on September 16, 2016, 01:17:16 PM

I have to agree.

pikipiki · « **Reply #11 on:** September 16, 2016, 03:23:54 PM »

He will accept a swap for a 124 S&S?
I think he means a Fiat 124 USSR (Lada) surely, a rat car if there ever was one, sounds like a fair deal.
https://a2ua.com/lada/lada-005.jpg

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #12 on:** September 16, 2016, 03:41:40 PM »

That open primary detracts from the overall look of the bike...It doesnt look dangerous enough........it needs a chain instead of the belt!

Rick.

Dukedesmo · « **Reply #13 on:** September 16, 2016, 03:45:51 PM »

How does it turn?

At least it doesn't need a stand...

lucian · « **Reply #14 on:** September 16, 2016, 04:08:52 PM »

Best part is he wears a helmet, can't say i'd blame him. Hopefully it's a straight line home.

swooshdave · « **Reply #15 on:** September 16, 2016, 04:38:49 PM »

It has an air lift kit just like those $100k custom bikes!

Helmets are required here. Brains inside the helmet are obviously optional.

pikipiki · « **Reply #16 on:** September 17, 2016, 01:03:41 AM »

seriously though? is it supposed to be ridden or is it an 'Art installation for a Burger Bar'

Rick4003 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 17, 2016, 03:58:05 AM »

Be careful about what you wish for dave, I would love to have a bit more loose regulations on vehicles. Here in Denmark it is more or less illegal to modify anything on your bike or car, even if it makes it safer to ride or drive.

Technically my rebuild T5 isn't street legal as I have done a few modifications to it so it isn't standard anymore.

vstevens · « **Reply #18 on:** September 17, 2016, 12:01:32 PM »

Quote from: pikipiki on September 16, 2016, 03:23:54 PM

He will accept a swap for a 124 S&S?
I think he means a Fiat 124 USSR (Lada) surely, a rat car if there ever was one, sounds like a fair deal.
https://a2ua.com/lada/lada-005.jpg

Ha! A friend of mine owns an old fiat 124. He has relatives in Georgia (the country) who send Lada parts to him. It's a 1:1 fit from old fiats to the ubiquitous and wretched Lada!

swooshdave · « **Reply #19 on:** September 17, 2016, 07:50:52 PM »

Quote from: Rick4003 on September 17, 2016, 03:58:05 AM

Be careful about what you wish for dave, I would love to have a bit more loose regulations on vehicles. Here in Denmark it is more or less illegal to modify anything on your bike or car, even if it makes it safer to ride or drive.

Technically my rebuild T5 isn't street legal as I have done a few modifications to it so it isn't standard anymore.

Bring it over here! We'll let you ride it.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #20 on:** September 17, 2016, 08:04:24 PM »

I'm thinking maybe it's a little structurally unsound..

Rick4003 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 18, 2016, 03:23:57 PM »

Quote from: swooshdave on September 17, 2016, 07:50:52 PM

Bring it over here! We'll let you ride it.

No can do, I did get some license plates for it as I has lucky to find an inspection guy that liked the bike, so he closed his eyes for the details that didn't fit with the original

I have updated the thread with pictures of the finished bike with the tank on.

-Ulrik

Scud · « **Reply #22 on:** September 18, 2016, 06:28:49 PM »

At least it's got a car tire on the back. That'll go the distance... good for touring.

dguzzi · « **Reply #23 on:** September 19, 2016, 08:59:10 AM »

Short people always get what they want, dang it.

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