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Offline JJ

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Offline Moparnut72

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Re: First "RAT BIKE" of 2023...
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2023, 06:04:43 PM »
How cool is that? Love it.
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Re: First "RAT BIKE" of 2023...
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2023, 03:28:29 AM »
Thank you, JJ :thumb:
It's the scungiest thing I ever saw. :grin: :thumb:
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Re: First "RAT BIKE" of 2023...
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2023, 07:18:24 AM »
Pants leg clip required!  :shocked:
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Re: First "RAT BIKE" of 2023...
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2023, 07:52:20 AM »
Good one JJ!!! Thanks!

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Re: First "RAT BIKE" of 2023...
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2023, 08:07:25 AM »
This pretty much sums it all up.  Very creative build!! :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing:

This "old engine" is a Lister D, a stationary engine built between the years 1926 and 1964 by a British company. Lister D engine were used to power various machines and mechanism, including water pumps, cement mixers, generators and more, but it's a rare for a Lister D to power a motorcycle as it produces only 1 or 1 and 1/2 horsepower. When a rat bike is combined with such an ancient engine a satisfying sound comes out. It's a kind of sound that you should hear to cheer up when you feel depressed.
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Re: First "RAT BIKE" of 2023...
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2023, 12:12:26 PM »
Thanks JJ.
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