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viper94bite · 05-25-2005, 11:48 AM

Sorry if a repost I have not seen it before though. Thought it was neat.
Wooden Freedom Machine! - From G e r m a n y !
This unusual little motorcycle is obviously made of wood, but with a real engine and running gear. A few 2x4's, 4x4's and a bit of 2"x12" make up the frame, forks and seat. Look closely the the front end! It is a working suspension mechanism composed of two coil springs, some steel rod and two 2x4's functioning as a counter-levered shock absorber! It's the first wooden springer front end I have ever seen, for sure.

The wide West Coast style handlebars were hewn of out of a small timber with just the right amount of curvature. Wood screws, lag bolts with nuts and flat washers and are the fasteners used. The galvanized brackets and steel strapping used to complete the chassis are construction items commonly found in residential and commercial building. That's an old scooter rim on the front, and the rear tire and wheel was salvaged from a small automobile. Don't know what engine was used but it looks like a small 2-stroke.

If the builder of this scooter is not a carpenter by trade, he certainly could become one. I think the guy did a heck of a job, and no doubt, on a shoe string budget! All of these items could be purchased at the local building supply and a motorcycle salvage yard.

This wooden freedom machine was photographed by the guys at Dolmette.com, the same people that built the Chain Saw Motorcycle.

viper94bite · 05-25-2005, 11:53 AM

And taking our nations obesity to the next level we have this guy.

themeatmanlandry · 05-25-2005, 11:54 AM

Must look real nice in front of the trailer!

<notice i didn't say 'double-wide' . . . if dude had double-wide cash, he'd have a nice scoot>

**inspiron** · 05-25-2005, 12:02 PM

Just for the record, one of the first motorcycles ever produced was made of wood. I believe it was built by Gottlieb Daimler... (the Daimler in Daimler-Benz, later Daimler-Chrystler).

viper94bite · 05-25-2005, 12:03 PM

Imagine hittin' some twisties on that. lol

Scourge · 05-25-2005, 12:11 PM

Even the guy riding the burger can't keep a straight face.

themeatmanlandry · 05-25-2005, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inspiron

Just for the record, one of the first motorcycles ever produced was made of wood. I believe it was built by Gottlieb Daimler... (the Daimler in Daimler-Benz, later Daimler-Chrystler).

So . . . they have trailer parks in Europe too?

**inspiron** · 05-25-2005, 03:39 PM

Yes, and they are filled with Dutch people ... who drive the locals crazy, because they bring EVERYTHING with them, and don't spend any money while they are camping. Then they go driving home through Switzerland and Germany, clogging up the Autobahn for days on end

rmcelroy · 05-25-2005, 03:43 PM

i wonder how fast you could get that wooden contraption up to before it would be turned into splinters and saw dust...

stevie c · 05-25-2005, 05:19 PM

Did I see the burger one on an old advert for Daytona?
Looks familiar...?

MidLifeCrazy · 05-26-2005, 07:09 AM

don't know but is that Bill Clinton in the background?

themeatmanlandry · 05-26-2005, 09:01 AM

The chick in teh bikini and the engineer's boots is killin' me!!!!!!!!!!

LayinLo · 05-26-2005, 09:13 AM

I think you guys may have solved my frame damage problem.....

viper94bite · 05-26-2005, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LayinLo

I think you guys may have solved my frame damage problem.....

Planning a trip to the lumber yard are we? lol......j/k

05-25-2005, 11:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
viper94bite Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 1,792	Now this took some thought. Sorry if a repost I have not seen it before though. Thought it was neat. Wooden Freedom Machine! - From G e r m a n y ! This unusual little motorcycle is obviously made of wood, but with a real engine and running gear. A few 2x4's, 4x4's and a bit of 2"x12" make up the frame, forks and seat. Look closely the the front end! It is a working suspension mechanism composed of two coil springs, some steel rod and two 2x4's functioning as a counter-levered shock absorber! It's the first wooden springer front end I have ever seen, for sure. The wide West Coast style handlebars were hewn of out of a small timber with just the right amount of curvature. Wood screws, lag bolts with nuts and flat washers and are the fasteners used. The galvanized brackets and steel strapping used to complete the chassis are construction items commonly found in residential and commercial building. That's an old scooter rim on the front, and the rear tire and wheel was salvaged from a small automobile. Don't know what engine was used but it looks like a small 2-stroke. If the builder of this scooter is not a carpenter by trade, he certainly could become one. I think the guy did a heck of a job, and no doubt, on a shoe string budget! All of these items could be purchased at the local building supply and a motorcycle salvage yard. This wooden freedom machine was photographed by the guys at Dolmette.com, the same people that built the Chain Saw Motorcycle. __________________ *yippee*

05-25-2005, 11:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
viper94bite Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 1,792	And taking our nations obesity to the next level we have this guy. __________________ *yippee*

05-25-2005, 11:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	Must look real nice in front of the trailer! <notice i didn't say 'double-wide' . . . if dude had double-wide cash, he'd have a nice scoot> __________________ Go to hell

05-25-2005, 12:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	Just for the record, one of the first motorcycles ever produced was made of wood. I believe it was built by Gottlieb Daimler... (the Daimler in Daimler-Benz, later Daimler-Chrystler). __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

05-25-2005, 12:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
viper94bite Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 1,792	Imagine hittin' some twisties on that. lol __________________ *yippee*

05-25-2005, 12:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Scourge U.B's LoveChild Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2002 V-Star 650 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 1,253	Even the guy riding the burger can't keep a straight face. __________________ I hate rude behavior in a man, won't tolerate it..

05-25-2005, 03:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	Yes, and they are filled with Dutch people ... who drive the locals crazy, because they bring EVERYTHING with them, and don't spend any money while they are camping. Then they go driving home through Switzerland and Germany, clogging up the Autobahn for days on end __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

05-25-2005, 03:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
rmcelroy In Training Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: '04 Honda CBR 1000RR Location: Alabama Posts: 139	i wonder how fast you could get that wooden contraption up to before it would be turned into splinters and saw dust...

05-25-2005, 05:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	Did I see the burger one on an old advert for Daytona? Looks familiar...? __________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

05-26-2005, 07:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
MidLifeCrazy In Training Joined: May 2005 Bike: Suzuki C90T Posts: 133	don't know but is that Bill Clinton in the background?

05-26-2005, 09:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	The chick in teh bikini and the engineer's boots is killin' me!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Go to hell

05-26-2005, 09:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	I think you guys may have solved my frame damage problem.....

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