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Offline TommyT

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Art Deco BMW Build
« on: April 07, 2020, 06:33:27 AM »
An interesting looking "art deco" BMW build, not a K bike though,
https://www.designboom.com/technology/zillers-garage-bmw-r9t-custom-made-steampunk-04-05-2020/

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Offline volador

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Re: Art Deco BMW Build
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2020, 08:20:53 AM »
WOW, museum quality artwork
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Offline TommyT

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Re: Art Deco BMW Build
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2020, 06:34:44 AM »
Yup, but I just noticed the lack of ground clearance. First railroad crossing and that bike going to throw it's rider like a stubborn horse.
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Offline herseyb

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Re: Art Deco BMW Build
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2020, 08:15:32 AM »
Naw, it is air ride and lifts up.
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Offline Past-my-Prime

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Re: Art Deco BMW Build
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2020, 10:45:26 AM »
That is a thing of beauty!!

I'd modify my stance regarding modifying bricks -- that's the kind of mod that would suit a brick even more than the R it's been done on.

I'd love to see a brick with that kind of artwork.
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Offline alexg

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Re: Art Deco BMW Build
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2020, 08:03:50 PM »
given the inherent almost symmetry of the boxer engine, not to mention the jugs sticking out, it makes for better artwork. A brick, however effective as an engine, it is not a thing of beauty when observed by the untrained eye.
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Offline Chaos

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Re: Art Deco BMW Build
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2020, 09:19:11 PM »
A work of art maybe, but art should also blend function with form.  I don't think I'd enjoy living with that day to day or riding it cross country.  Bavarian OC Chopper.
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