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Bubbs
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PostPosted: 12:41 - 13 Jul 2010    Post subject: Black Widdow Steam Punk Chopper Reply with quote

Opinions?

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Custom%20Bikes/Black%20Widow%20Steampunk%20Chopper%20%203.jpg
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PostPosted: 12:46 - 13 Jul 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

nice looks a good one
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PostPosted: 12:55 - 13 Jul 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

As a usable method of transport, it sucks the big one. As a piece of art it looks like an 8 year old has been let loose with some French curves and a box of Meccano/Lego Technics.

I love the engine, and would jizz to see it in a road going chopper.
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PostPosted: 13:00 - 13 Jul 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Pure awesomeness.
I bet it corners like a dream Razz
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PostPosted: 13:16 - 13 Jul 2010    Post subject: Re: Black Widdow Steam Punk Chopper Reply with quote

Does it run on steam?
Yes = win.
No = fail.

Smile

What looks like an amazing rear brake and no front brake, also bad, amongst many other things.
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PostPosted: 13:21 - 13 Jul 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just found more info:

Doesn't really say much though.

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Custom%20Bikes/Black%20Widow%20Steampunk%20Chopper.jpg

Steampunk has been an interesting form of art that just gives a classic look to average products and immortalize them with a unique design. You may have seen some of the most amazing Steampunk gadgets or vehicles in the past, but the “Black Widow” from Solifague Design is an amazing custom Steampunk chopper to take the onlookers by awe and wonder. Though, we don’t have much technical info of the motorcycle mod, however, the metal beast seems to scorch the road in style.

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Custom%20Bikes/Black%20Widow%20Steampunk%20Chopper%20%201.jpg

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Custom%20Bikes/Black%20Widow%20Steampunk%20Chopper%20%204.jpg
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PostPosted: 13:23 - 13 Jul 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

I gotta say it looks ace, but I don't think I'd actually want to ride it...
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PostPosted: 13:24 - 13 Jul 2010    Post subject: Re: Black Widdow Steam Punk Chopper Reply with quote

G wrote:
Does it run on steam?
Yes = win.
No = fail.


Steampunk is a style, making ordinary things look like they're from a jules verne novel.

https://markethings.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/steampunk_trike.jpg

https://markethings.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/steampunk_guitar_1.jpg

https://markethings.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/steampunkpc.jpg

https://twittertales.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/fel4.jpg

https://www.geekologie.com/2007/11/13/steampunk-comp-1.jpg

I quite like it Very Happy
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PostPosted: 13:27 - 13 Jul 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have to agree, those products are amazing. I like Smile Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 13:38 - 13 Jul 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bubbs wrote:


however, the metal beast seems to scorch the road in style.



i would expect quite literally judging from where the exhaust is Laughing

on a more practical note ..... speedbumps.
and that drive shaft looks a little flimsy for the engine size
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PostPosted: 13:48 - 13 Jul 2010    Post subject: Re: Black Widdow Steam Punk Chopper Reply with quote

DaFrostyOne wrote:

Steampunk is a style, making ordinary things look like they're from a jules verne novel.

I am well aware what steam punk is, ta Wink. I would describe it as more of a genre personally - as it covers literary, other fictional media as well as art like the above and the like. One of my favoured genres, certainly.

The ship in mutant chronicles is an excellent example; it has boilers and makes the 'steam train' sounds, but we must presume their technology has taken a different course to our own, so that can somehow make a spaceship fly.
https://scifiwire.com/assets_c/2009/02/MutantChornicles_Ship-thumb-550x309-13097.jpg
Skip to 43 mins in video.

(I thought the whole film was really good, but that might be because I was expecting a cheap X-Men.)

And yes, I know the film's CGI, but they could have made an effort with the bike and made it really interesting.

If I have the time, I'd definitely be tempted to do a 'games' room in a house entirely in steam punk style, though I would wimp as they have, however I'd at least add some fake steam Smile.
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PostPosted: 14:52 - 13 Jul 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bioshock was a great mix of steam punk and art deco, seriously loved that came.
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PostPosted: 15:15 - 13 Jul 2010    Post subject: Re: Black Widdow Steam Punk Chopper Reply with quote

Bubbs wrote:


If it was given to me for free I would ride it and be proud of it. Real head turner.

But for the money would I buy it? NO
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PostPosted: 20:47 - 13 Jul 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oo! Wub Wub steampunk!!

Thats nice ... well, as a "model" its nice, a piece of tat to put on the windowsill, etc., its well cool ... but as a proper chopper, nah, it would be too OTT.

But I do luuuuuuuuuurrrrrrvvvvvve steampunk.
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PostPosted: 22:46 - 13 Jul 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Doesn't have enough ground clearance for the suspension to even work, it'd just scrape the floor. What a useless bit of design.

It is pretty though.
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PostPosted: 22:52 - 13 Jul 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Can I rub my penis on it?


I quite like it and the other things aswell. I want them to do a SteamPunk sports bike.
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PostPosted: 22:59 - 13 Jul 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Pretty, wouldn't fancy riding it given the lack of brakes though.
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PostPosted: 23:12 - 13 Jul 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

It looks like an industrial sowing machine from the 1800"s Laughing
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PostPosted: 23:22 - 13 Jul 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

At least this bike does have SOME steam:
https://steampunkworkshop.com/steampunk-motorbike.shtml

And it looks better too Smile.

Seb wrote:
Pretty, wouldn't fancy riding it given the lack of brakes though.

Note it does have a big rear brake, though no obvious front one - front brakes do tend to be less useful on a cruiser, but then there's not going to be any weight over that rear either.
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