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minilites makes this mini chat 
just got back from Tokyo, but i did not see any of these.
only saw two minis, one was a Rover 30, the other was made to look like a monte carlo rally car, complete with roof rack
cheers
michael
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| Author: | mickmini [ Thu Jan 25, 2007 9:05 pm ] |
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cool minilites makes this mini chat
just got back from Tokyo, but i did not see any of these. only saw two minis, one was a Rover 30, the other was made to look like a monte carlo rally car, complete with roof rack
cheers michael |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Thu Jan 25, 2007 9:27 pm ] |
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Hmmm, verrrrry interrrrrrrrresting.. Wonder how long a clutch lasts. 
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| Author: | slinkey inc [ Thu Jan 25, 2007 9:31 pm ] |
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They look like 10 x 5 Minators.... |
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| Author: | Monster Mini [ Thu Jan 25, 2007 10:10 pm ] |
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drmini in aust wrote: Hmmm, verrrrry interrrrrrrrresting..
Wonder how long a clutch lasts. I Agree with the Doc.... I'd like to see them tow a BIG arse F350.
Cheers Monster Mini |
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| Author: | Zizzle [ Fri Jan 26, 2007 10:51 am ] |
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Geez that would be scary. The car would normally be a few times the weight of the bike. Imagine some Camry driver pulling out in front of you and having to slow down the weight of car+bike on two rubber contact patches the size of matchboxes. I hope the riders get danger money. I don't like doubling anyone anyone heavier than myself on my bike. |
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| Author: | Minute [ Fri Jan 26, 2007 11:47 am ] |
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Zizzle wrote: Geez that would be scary. The car would normally be a few times the weight of the bike. Imagine some Camry driver pulling out in front of you and having to slow down the weight of car+bike on two rubber contact patches the size of matchboxes. I hope the riders get danger money. I don't like doubling anyone anyone heavier than myself on my bike. Quote: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v737/mickmini/pic16282.jpg
looks like they have their own individual 7.9" or so disc setup in each wheel to slow the towed car in case.. the japs are smart they wouldnt just do it without knowing whats gonna happen "when" |
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| Author: | Angusdog [ Fri Jan 26, 2007 1:31 pm ] |
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Although they're quite clever and probably work okay, I bet they're only a foot or so narrower than a light ute. Which begs the question, why bother? But they are the people who brought us the dancing Honda robot, which is very cool indeed. Watch it and then tell your kids when you saw your first proper robot. For much more car-realted hilarity, check out Jalopnik, including the odd home-built twin turbo Maxima (Those turbos are sitting where the passenger seat would normally be)... 
And the world's biggest Scaletrix track, which is truly mental. Not sure how long, but hundreds of metres. |
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| Author: | mickmini [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:38 am ] |
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Angusdog wrote: Which begs the question, why bother?
ever tried to get a full size towtruck through the bumper to bumper traffic caused by a breakdown on a four lane motorway that does not have a "breakdown" lane. oh that's right, you live in enzud  but come on, even Aukland gets the odd traffic jam 
easy to do on a motorcycle, even one that big 
if you want to ask the question "why bother", the maxima would be a better subject imho....that is just nuts cheers michael |
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| Author: | weevel [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 2:08 pm ] |
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I think those pics are from China, not Japan... |
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| Author: | Betty [ Sun Jan 28, 2007 10:09 pm ] |
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theyre wicked tow vehicles! |
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| Author: | 1310/71 [ Sun Jan 28, 2007 10:16 pm ] |
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weevel wrote: I think those pics are from China, not Japan...
I agree. Looks more like china than japan - scenery, smog, numberplates, LHD, chinese script on bikers vest. Still, very interesting. Maybe I won't have to build a car trailer afterall. KB |
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| Author: | PTR_1275 [ Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:46 pm ] |
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are they goldwings???? (were), the motors would have to be pretty chunky to be able to tow a car behind it. Very Wickid!!! |
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