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It might be ugly, but somebody built one
designer - 10/11/10 at 08:08 AM

http://www.xzilarator.com/photos.php


BenB - 10/11/10 at 08:19 AM

Yes, I think "beautiful" is stretching it just a tad.


Guinness - 10/11/10 at 08:19 AM

Soon to be found grounded on the first speed bump it comes across.


welderman - 10/11/10 at 08:19 AM

Home made versin of the T-rex, i quite like the look.

Joe


handyandy - 10/11/10 at 08:24 AM

I just don,t "Get it",
I like Trikes, but I just don,t get it when the back end just looks like a bike that has run into something, it even still has the bikes original seat.
No doubt its a nice kit to build but think more could be done to take away the look of a motorcycle running into a Bond Bug.

cheers
andy


Humbug - 10/11/10 at 08:27 AM

I think it looks OK... I think I would have at least removed the bike seat, though, and the frame/cage doesn't look like it has much cross-bracing.

Also, it's presumably not in the UK as there's no windscreen wiper


MikeRJ - 10/11/10 at 08:33 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Humbug
I think it looks OK... I think I would have at least removed the bike seat, though, and the frame/cage doesn't look like it has much cross-bracing.


I was thinking the same. If he hits anything it's going to flat pack itself.


RazMan - 10/11/10 at 08:35 AM

quote:
Originally posted by handyandy
No doubt its a nice kit to build but think more could be done to take away the look of a motorcycle running into a Bond Bug.



My thoughts exactly


adithorp - 10/11/10 at 08:38 AM

The faired version looks better but still pretty industrial.
Do they have speed bumps in the 'states?


bartonp - 10/11/10 at 09:03 AM

Seems they don't have rain either (no wipers).


SPYDER - 10/11/10 at 09:07 AM

quote:
Originally posted by MikeRJ

I was thinking the same. If he hits anything it's going to flat pack itself.


Quickly followed by the bike running over the end result.


minitici - 10/11/10 at 09:07 AM

Prefer the "hot rod helicopter" for $225 (on the same site)



I'm sure a Locoster could knock one up in a couple of weekends using an old scuby engine


Surrey Dave - 10/11/10 at 09:28 AM

But you could carry 2 extra passengers on the bike!


It's not bad , if I built again it would be a trike with a bike in the back........


indykid - 10/11/10 at 09:31 AM

people built the kaig, the hustler and the onyx firefox.

sometimes the desire to build takes over all other sensibilities


t.j. - 10/11/10 at 09:43 AM

At least try to hide the motorcycle:



r1_pete - 10/11/10 at 09:45 AM

quote:
Originally posted by handyandy
I just don,t "Get it",
I like Trikes, but I just don,t get it when the back end just looks like a bike that has run into something.
cheers
andy


My thought exactly, a motorcycle thats run into the back of one of those silly buggies you see on holiday islands!!


Surrey Dave - 10/11/10 at 12:17 PM

I like trikes and I like 3 wheeler cars , but which is better?

Only one way to find out .............................Fight!


Daddylonglegs - 10/11/10 at 12:22 PM

Wouldn't have one myself, but I like it in a strange sort of way


mrwibble - 10/11/10 at 01:40 PM

personally i think its hideous, in fact i think its that bad its hilarious, and i would love to own it just for the giggles.


JoelP - 10/11/10 at 08:22 PM

one idea i had, for comedy value, was something like a roman chariot, but instead of 2 horses, use a pair of motorbikes. Obviously controlled from the chariot end. Would be well funny.