Clone Versus Authentic Discussion

[ErnieKim]

I don't have any pictures with me right now but since we're in show-off mode, I'll oblige. Here's a stock photo of my Moto Guzzi Nero. Mine is nicer of course.



Wanna race sometime? Wales isn't far from Skye, right?

Truth is, this bike kind of scares me sometimes, the engine is highly modded. I miss my old BMW.

 

[roxynoodle]

I started with a CZ 175 in about 1976. It died and I went to a MZ 250. Lovely bike, I put over 20 thou on it and then one day it threw a gear cog. I rebuilt it competently with help and then timed it really incompetently and it blew up. Was bikeless till I bought the kwacker 5 yrs ago.

My ideal bike would probably be a late 70s Harley Sportster, but I don't have the money nor the skills to maintain it. And I get no pleasure out of maintenance, I like a machine to simply work all the time sans user input, hence the current kwacker.

I like to work on them as much as I like to ride them . An older Harley definitely needs a lot. If it doesn't spew oil, its not a Harley.

 

[doofy666]

Doofy, I love your kawi, so much style on classics. Roxy, you just rock on the Truimph.

I have two authentic (lol) Ducs, an 848 superbike and my 1100s Hypermotard hooligan machine here..

In my yoof, I used to yearn for a Ducati or a Laverda. With my temperament and riding skills I suspect one would've killed me. And still would...

 

[roxynoodle]

Well, we all have authentic bikes. But, since China can't build an engine that lasts more than 2 months, it stands to reason.

 

[roxynoodle]

I guess I should mention I'm a Kawi fan. My first street bike was an ex500. And I have an 87 zx600 project bike. And now a kx100 motocrosser.

 

[Mtek]

Well, we all have authentic bikes. But, since China can't build an engine that lasts more than 2 months, it stands to reason.

China has cloned bikes though, as well as Mercedes, BMWs, even F150 trucks. They clone everything including livestock for food.

 

[Mtek]

I guess I should mention I'm a Kawi fan. My first street bike was an ex500. And I have an 87 zx600 project bike. And now a kx100 motocrosser.

My dream Kawi, a two stroke triple...

 

[doofy666]

Wanna race sometime? Wales isn't far from Skye, right? .

I'm about 560 miles from Portree. Did it once and it took ten hours. I'd fall off if I raced

 

[doofy666]

Well, we all have authentic bikes. But, since China can't build an engine that lasts more than 2 months, it stands to reason.

Surprising really - the Japanese bike industry was built on a cloned Triumph.

 

[ErnieKim]

I'm about 560 miles from Portree. Did it once and it took ten hours. I'd fall off if I raced

Saw it once, it's the ultimate.

 

[roxynoodle]

China has cloned bikes though, as well as Mercedes, BMWs, even F150 trucks. They clone everything including livestock for food.

Yeah, but they don't run long like I said. By the time they make reliable engines, I'll need 3 wheels

 

[ErnieKim]

Surprising really - the Japanese bike industry was built on a cloned Triumph.

Yes, if it has moving parts, don't buy it from China.

 

[roxynoodle]

Surprising really - the Japanese bike industry was built on a cloned Triumph.

Yep. Although they were more reliable than the classic Triumphs.

 

[doofy666]

Yep. Although they were more reliable than the classic Triumphs.

Wasn't it some Bonny or other that didn't really have a reputation for reliability?

 

[USMCotaku]

My bike was a 1979 Honda cb750..... Loved that thing, someday when my finances accommodate, I'll get another bike. I'd like a Kawasaki zx10r
Sent with one hand, the other is busy vaping.

 

[ricks]

I still have my 81 Suzuki GS750 sitting in my shed. Owned it for 30 years now.

 

[Mtek]

It's nice when we can all put aside the bs, find common ground (bikes), and have normal discussion isn't it?

 

[Fir3b1rd]

Nothing wrong with a trike. Personally I would love a bosshoss trike

 

[USMCotaku]

Nothing wrong with a trike. Personally I would love a bosshoss trike

Make sure it's an authentic....

 

[Fir3b1rd]

Make sure it's an authentic....

Of course
I wouldn't dream of messing up my sexy face.