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truslack
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PostPosted: 10:31 - 21 Apr 2010    Post subject: First "Motorcycle" up for auction Reply with quote
"The bike’s mechanical operation was crude, at best, with no clutch, starter or proper brakes." - sounds like a couple of my bikes then Laughing

https://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/20/the-first-motorcycle-heads-for-auction/

https://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2010/04/20/automobiles/wheels-motorrad/wheels-motorrad-blogSpan.jpg
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Mr Hammers
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PostPosted: 10:50 - 21 Apr 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
article wrote:
The machine was slowed by a spoonlike device, which rubbed on the front wheel when pressure was applied. Many early owners sued for their money back.

Good day, sir. I've recently purchased this motorbicycle and there's a problem.

What exactly is the problem, sir?

The front brake appears to be nothing more than a spoonlike device.

I see....
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PostPosted: 11:15 - 21 Apr 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
I bet that will go for thousands! Good find! Thumbs Up
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ms51ves3
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PostPosted: 11:18 - 21 Apr 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
I hope they park it near the entrance to the auction area of the show, then I can have a little look. That's very cool.
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Genital Giant
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PostPosted: 17:47 - 22 Apr 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Haha,

Looks like the worlds first Sybian to me. Bet the inventor was quite popular with the Victorian birds...
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PostPosted: 19:46 - 22 Apr 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Gotta love that 'headlight' Laughing And the ginormous rear mudguard Laughing
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PostPosted: 19:57 - 22 Apr 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
I would think that will go over £100K.
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