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Offline Rocketjock

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Bking at the dealer.
« on: February 02, 2008, 10:56:40 AM »
I have ranted before about how buttugly I think the fake pipes are on this bike but it wasn't till yesterday that I had my first view at the dealer. God, all that CRAP all over the tank! It's as wide as a Harley. Busa motor or not, if I bought that thing the stock pieces would be flying off it. No thank you!
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Offline Dragbike

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Re: Bking at the dealer.
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2008, 09:04:54 PM »
Quote from: Rocketjock on February 02, 2008, 10:56:40 AM
I have ranted before about how buttugly I think the fake pipes are on this bike but it wasn't till yesterday that I had my first view at the dealer. God, all that CRAP all over the tank! It's as wide as a Harley. Busa motor or not, if I bought that thing the stock pieces would be flying off it. No thank you!
Oh come on, tell use how you really feel!!!! :lol: :taz: :annoy: :clap: :bandit: :shock:

I have not had the chance to see one yet. But the Proto......looked nice on screen.
The production bike did not give me goose bumps! I think I can build a Mad Max bike cheaper!
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Re: Bking at the dealer.
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2008, 09:31:41 PM »
I was at a dealer a couple weeks ago exchanging some gloves I got as a Christmas present.

They had 2 B-Kings angled strategically on each side of the aisle as you walked in.  (one in black and one in silver)

It was like 2 big male guard lions at the King's palace ready to pounce.  Those babys are HUGE.
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Re: Bking at the dealer.
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2008, 11:22:32 AM »
Quote from: PaulVS on February 02, 2008, 09:31:41 PM
  Those babys are HUGE.

Lol. All I can think of is your Avatars, Paul.
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Offline solman

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Re: Bking at the dealer.
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2008, 02:00:11 PM »
Quote from: Rocketjock on February 02, 2008, 10:56:40 AM
I have ranted before about how buttugly I think the fake pipes are on this bike but it wasn't till yesterday that I had my first view at the dealer. God, all that CRAP all over the tank! It's as wide as a Harley. Busa motor or not, if I bought that thing the stock pieces would be flying off it. No thank you!

Not entirely sure what bike are you talking about... :roll:
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Re: Bking at the dealer.
« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2008, 10:17:36 PM »
I saw one yesterday and I agree, the bike is not appealing in looks by any means and I can not believe the amount if plastic they added on to the sides of the tank. Personally, I have never really like the looks of the Bking.
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Re: Bking at the dealer.
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2008, 01:25:50 AM »
I read the title again and now I see what the talk is about.  I posted a thread about it after I got the chance to ride it.  The looks can be improved on and it is an awesome bike to ride.

http://forums.banditalley.net/index.php?topic=10126.0
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Offline Pillage

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Re: Bking at the dealer.
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2008, 08:04:06 AM »
Quote from: solman on February 05, 2008, 01:25:50 AM
I read the title again and now I see what the talk is about.  I posted a thread about it after I got the chance to ride it.  The looks can be improved on and it is an awesome bike to ride.

http://forums.banditalley.net/index.php?topic=10126.0
I bet it's a great ride and I'm usually more interested in function over form, BUT I saw a B-King in person recently and I just can't get past the looks!
However if Tour Master came out with a Batman or Spiderman coudura jacket it might work.
Although I think it was Catwoman that rode a bike?  In fact I don't remember any other super heros that rode?  If they did I think the B-King would be their first choice.  Second choice?  I don't know maybe the Victory touring thing?  No but that would br great for the Villan's ride.  :grin:
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Re: Bking at the dealer.
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2008, 11:31:18 AM »
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Second choice?  I don't know maybe the Victory touring thing? 

I saw that Victory at the motorcycle show and it was butt ugly.  To top it off, the gas tank is up in the front fairing.
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Offline Dragbike

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Re: Bking at the dealer.
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2008, 09:08:55 PM »
AH,,,come on,,,,, I like the look of the Gold Wing Handle Bars :roll:  :lol:  :shock:
Think maybe the Think Tank and /or Skunk works don't work anymore? :duh:
My Mommy told me "See!,, do drugs and your kids will grow up to do stuff like this. :taz:
I think they might be reaching for the ER HUH...................... something beond the stars.  :annoy:
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Ok Guess my momma was in the ball park. But Ness got paid anyway!
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Re: Bking at the dealer.
« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2008, 09:38:52 PM »
With that Victory, what was worse was seeing it without the fairings.  I thought it was a joke at first and then I saw it with the fairing.
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Re: Bking at the dealer.
« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2008, 11:37:08 AM »
Quote from: Pillage on February 05, 2008, 08:04:06 AM
However if Tour Master came out with a Batman or Spiderman coudura jacket it might work.
Although I think it was Catwoman that rode a bike?  In fact I don't remember any other super heros that rode? 

Never was a big comic book reader as a kid, but I did watch Batman when it was on TV on the 60's and Batman did have a Batcycle... with a sidehack that incorporated a go-kart for Boy Wonder.

Pics & story of the '66 Yamaha 250cc YDS-3 "Catalina" based Batcycle here:
http://www.1966batfan.com/66batcycle.htm
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Re: Bking at the dealer.
« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2008, 07:13:22 AM »
 :clap:  Where the hell you find this stuff Red?  :grin:
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Re: Bking at the dealer.
« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2008, 08:16:40 AM »
O M G  It's the early prototype hayabusa !!
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