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Riding => It's not a Concours - other Bikes => Topic started by: George R. Young on February 03, 2012, 09:34:28 AM

Title: ugliest bike parts (except Concours bits)
Post by: George R. Young on February 03, 2012, 09:34:28 AM: A couple of candidates, the riveted Honda Comstar wheel (polished and highlighted no less) and the rear end of the BSA triple exhaust.
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts
Post by: ZG on February 03, 2012, 12:53:11 PM: (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/potatosduiu7rew.jpg)

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts
Post by: Conrad on February 03, 2012, 01:59:58 PM: Unfortunately, I think that J trumped you George.
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts
Post by: Son of Pappy on February 03, 2012, 02:18:38 PM: Quote from: Conrad on February 03, 2012, 01:59:58 PM
Unfortunately, I think that J trumped you George.
Yep, that black section really accentuates the ugliness ;D
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts
Post by: George R. Young on February 03, 2012, 02:39:03 PM: Quote from: Conrad on February 03, 2012, 01:59:58 PM
Unfortunately, I think that J trumped you George.
Except that I initiated this in the "It's not a Concours - other Bikes" category, so it's disqualified.
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts
Post by: Conrad on February 03, 2012, 02:54:08 PM: Quote from: George R. Young on February 03, 2012, 02:39:03 PM
Except that I initiated this in the "It's not a Concours - other Bikes" category, so it's disqualified.

(http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2008/0923/fantasy_u_challengeflag_300.jpg)

That's true, upon further review, trump overruled.
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts
Post by: ZG on February 03, 2012, 03:50:07 PM: Quote from: Conrad on February 03, 2012, 02:54:08 PM
That's true, upon further review, trump overruled.

I think we need a booth review here on this then...
IMO that ugly potato launcher should have never been put on a Connie at the factory to begin with...

Can I get a ruling on Kawi logic or common sense?? (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/smiley_dunno.gif) (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/wait.gif)
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts
Post by: connie1 on February 03, 2012, 04:28:04 PM: Even THE GUY upstairs knows it's butt ugly but I think you're still overruled...were in "other bikes".
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts
Post by: Son of Pappy on February 03, 2012, 04:31:11 PM: I'll beat Jim to the bunch, please update title to indicate non C14 exhausts ;D We are on a connie forum so I think the spud launcher is still in, I just got off the phone with a ref who did the Hawks/Stealers game, he would change his ruling if the price is right 8)
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts
Post by: Conrad on February 04, 2012, 05:51:47 AM: Quote from: Son of Pappy on February 03, 2012, 04:31:11 PM
I'll beat Jim to the bunch, please update title to indicate non C14 exhausts ;D We are on a connie forum so I think the spud launcher is still in, I just got off the phone with a ref who did the Hawks/Stealers game, he would change his ruling if the price is right 8)

There ya have it J, what's it worth to ya?
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts (except Concours bits)
Post by: kdm on February 04, 2012, 02:12:45 PM: Quote from: George R. Young on February 03, 2012, 09:34:28 AM
A couple of candidates, the riveted Honda Comstar wheel (polished and highlighted no less) and the rear end of the BSA triple exhaust.

Dude ,I LOVED that Rocket Three exhaust when it came out ! And after careful inspection and consideration --it still looks pretty good .

In fact ,check out the new BMW sixes-seems they liked it too ! (minus the chrome !)

Of course , my taste has been questioned before....
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts
Post by: Axxman on February 04, 2012, 04:44:42 PM: Quote from: ZG on February 03, 2012, 12:53:11 PM
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/potatosduiu7rew.jpg)

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
So friggin true!
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts (except Concours bits)
Post by: George R. Young on February 11, 2012, 05:40:34 PM: Alrighty, here's another, the rear end of a Honda Pacific Coast:
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts (except Concours bits)
Post by: gPink on February 11, 2012, 05:46:27 PM: That thing makes the tires look ugly.
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts (except Concours bits)
Post by: CRocker on February 12, 2012, 08:02:16 AM: George,

I respectfully disagree with your first two pics...btw, that is a Reverse Comstar wheel...the original Comstars had the edges that are tastefully highlighted in this example mating with each other on the inside of the "spokes" of the wheel...and that exhaust is an exercise in classic beauty!

As for the PC800... :hail: :hail: :hail:

;)
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts (except Concours bits)
Post by: George R. Young on February 12, 2012, 09:14:30 AM: A 'normal' comstar wheel for your consideration.
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts (except Concours bits)
Post by: CRocker on February 12, 2012, 12:15:05 PM: Quote from: George R. Young on February 12, 2012, 09:14:30 AM
A 'normal' comstar wheel for your consideration.

OK...yes...I would have to agree with you on this one... ;D

Isn't that one from a CX500 Turbo?
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts (except Concours bits)
Post by: rcannon409 on February 12, 2012, 05:13:58 PM: Love the wheels! LOL

The comstar wheels were amazing, and I loved having them on my 82 cb900f. A person would clean the bike, wax the tank, etc. Then you got to the wheels. A feeling of "screw it" came over you since they looked like crap..clean or dirty was of no importance.
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts (except Concours bits)
Post by: George R. Young on February 27, 2012, 09:49:23 AM: PC800 even uglier when open:
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts (except Concours bits)
Post by: RFH87_Connie on February 27, 2012, 10:15:15 AM: Hey! I always liked the wheels. I had 165k on it before I passed it along to a friend - still going too. The PC is a pretty cool bike too. Great for commuting.
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts (except Concours bits)
Post by: Boomer on February 28, 2012, 04:51:47 AM: For me the worst is the ST1300 with the bags removed.
It's so bad that I can't even find a decent pic of it on the Interweb.
Best I could find is this pic but from the rear it is TRULY HIDEOUS! :yikes: :doublepuke:
(http://cmgonline.com/images/stories/archives/CMG_test_rides/02_ZZR_FJR_ST/BigP/ST_bags_off.jpg)

Other than the rear of the ST, this must be the all-time most hideous bike.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2034/2323930285_8c4174cd86_o.jpg)
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts (except Concours bits)
Post by: Walker18 on April 18, 2012, 11:44:57 PM: Looks like it belongs on a carnival ride.. With clowns on it.
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts (except Concours bits)
Post by: Conrad on April 19, 2012, 01:43:14 PM: The whole bike

(http://s1.hubimg.com/u/725100_f520.jpg)
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts (except Concours bits)
Post by: MrPepsi on April 19, 2012, 01:50:05 PM: And the reigning champion.
(http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200803/2008-victory-vision-5_460x0w.jpg)
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts (except Concours bits)
Post by: sherob on April 19, 2012, 01:50:15 PM: At least the PC could carry beer and ice in it... 8)
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts (except Concours bits)
Post by: ugocon on April 19, 2012, 02:22:09 PM: (http://www.moto.it/static/upl/Image_8/News_3406_F01_New.jpg)

The overall result, but in particular the abnormal proportions between the bike and the windshield, plus, if you see the bike form the front, its too "fat"!
They just retired it from the range in Italy: I think they sold too few of them!
Ah, don't get misled by the picture "alone": when it's ridden looks awful! :pukeface:

(http://motopassione.blogosfere.it/honda/_M3X4575.jpg)
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts (except Concours bits)
Post by: kdm on April 20, 2012, 05:25:09 PM: O.K.....the Victory Vision takes it-hands down !

That is one butt ugly motorcycle . From the front it looks like Taz eating a basketball ...or maybe Bozo the clown.
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts (except Concours bits)
Post by: George R. Young on October 15, 2012, 08:44:50 AM: Once more a Pacific Coast, this time from 1990. Note the swell front mudguard.
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts (except Concours bits)
Post by: Nosmo on October 18, 2012, 06:52:57 PM: Vee-Stroms won't win any beauty contests from the factory, but when you fool with the paint it can get really bad. I advise NOT looking at the pic below. Remember I warned you.
Title: Re: ugliest bike parts (except Concours bits)
Post by: jamiemac on October 19, 2012, 12:30:16 AM: I would actually like to have a PC 800. Always wanted one, & I think when My Connie is paid for, I'll look for one.