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I was a pretty voracious reader of Motorcycle magazines when I was young. I thought I had heard of just about every bike ever made. But I was wrong again. This is a video of one of Jay Lenos bikes. It is very interesting. (At least I thought so) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=h_pPQiTX7PQ&feature=youtu.be |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2016, 07:39:39 PM » |
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The bike is interesting, but what blows me away is the size and layout of his cavernous shop/warehouse, and everything in it. Talk about living the dream.
I sure wish Jay was still the Tonight host.
(I get full Johnny Carson shows on Antenna TV, and they are still better than any current network late nite shows, by a long shot)
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« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2016, 04:05:17 AM » |
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(I get full Johnny Carson shows on Antenna TV, and they are still better than any current network late nite shows, by a long shot) What... ? Don't you think Saturday Night Live is just hilarious?  -Mike
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2016, 07:24:20 AM » |
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No, I don't. What I would find hilarious would be if that cast and Samantha B were thrown to hungry lions in an arena like the Christians of old.
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« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2016, 12:48:50 PM » |
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I tried buying one way back in the 60s, it was/is one heck of an expensive ride and since teenagers don't have any money it never happened. Would still like one today.
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« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2016, 01:11:32 PM » |
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Cool old bike.  Like you, I was an avid reader of the motorcycle magazines when I was a growing up, and don't recall seeing the Mammoth. |
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Have you ever noticed when you're feeling really good, there's always a pigeon that'll come sh!t on your hood? - John Prine 97 Tourer "Silver Bullet" 01 Interstate "Ruby"  |
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« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2016, 01:57:18 PM » |
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Yes, I remember them well as I looked to buy a 1200 CC model in the early 1970's until I saw the cost.
I really liked the idea of the NSU car engine as I was doing a lot of long distance riding in those days and need the reliability and long service life.
In those days I would sell and buy a new bike every 2 years or earlier if the mileage got to high.
But when it came down to buying 2 of anything else or 1 Mammouth, I elected 2.
The price in those days would buy a nice car, so I bought 1 non Mammouth and 1 car.
Still looks good to me even today.
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« Reply #7 on: December 07, 2016, 02:21:25 PM » |
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what a fine machine wow thanks meathead
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Valkorado
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« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2016, 02:51:15 PM » |
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Have you ever noticed when you're feeling really good, there's always a pigeon that'll come sh!t on your hood? - John Prine 97 Tourer "Silver Bullet" 01 Interstate "Ruby" |
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« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2016, 06:57:31 PM » |
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Thanks Meathead, enjoyed watching that
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« Reply #10 on: December 09, 2016, 06:34:08 AM » |
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The bike is interesting, but what blows me away is the size and layout of his cavernous shop/warehouse, and everything in it. Talk about living the dream.
it must be NICE to have money! |
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« Reply #11 on: December 09, 2016, 06:36:19 AM » |
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A VERY COOL BIKE!
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« Reply #12 on: December 09, 2016, 08:15:40 AM » |
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You can still buy some die cast models of Freidrich's masterpieces.
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I ride a motorcycle because nothing transports me as quickly from where I am to who I am.
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