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« on: November 11, 2014, 06:25:01 AM » |
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The Craftsman may have returned but the designer never showed up.  On face value, the Bienville Legacy is a weird, vastly overpowered and visually shocking motorbike with a completely unique suspension system. But to the team that created it and the eccentric entrepreneur that bankrolled it, it's not just a motorcycle. It's a two-wheeled expression of blue-sky design, the realization of an idea unhindered by commercial realities – and the start of a movement that aims to celebrate and re-invigorate the idea of master craftsmanship in America. Rest of article here http://www.gizmag.com/bienville-legacy-motorcycle-jt-nesbitt-admci/34684/ |
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Two things I don't do. Keyboard bullies and hypocrites.
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« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2014, 07:23:51 AM » |
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Norm?
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Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar kicked me out of the band..... they said I didnt fit the image they were trying to project.
So I went solo. -Me
Some people call 911..... some people are 911
-Marcus Luttrell
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« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2014, 07:30:00 AM » |
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Commercial realities give designers artificial constraints to give focus and purpose to their designs.
This has no focus.
Plus I'm a hater and have never been a fan of any of his bikes.
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M620 turned M800 but then back to M620 after the M800 died at 110k, and now to Multi 1000.
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« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2014, 07:31:56 AM » |
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« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2014, 10:09:13 AM » |
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The title of that article should have been:
Fabulously Wealthy but Confused Patron Hires Artist to Burn Through a Trainload of Cash.
Mr. Jacoby has a noble and worthy goal, "to revitalize the concept of master craftsmanship in American design. "
But his plan on how to do it is totally off the rails on the crazy train.
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« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2014, 10:11:32 AM » |
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Holy shit, is that thing ugly.
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« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2014, 10:30:46 AM » |
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That "unique" suspension Looks a lot like a Confederate Wraith to me...
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« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2014, 12:37:30 PM » |
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I think the "unique" they are talking about is the leaf spring running from front to rear under your crotch. Craft might be plenty, but aesthetics? I'm speechless.
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« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2014, 12:52:55 PM » |
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"SteamPunk" inspired??? |
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Black S4RS Black Multi S - Sold
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« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2014, 03:06:32 PM » |
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Bike-less Portuguese immigrant enjoying life.
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« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2014, 03:33:54 PM » |
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I am Helen Keller....and I approved this design.
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Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar kicked me out of the band..... they said I didnt fit the image they were trying to project.
So I went solo. -Me
Some people call 911..... some people are 911
-Marcus Luttrell
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« Reply #11 on: November 11, 2014, 06:35:39 PM » |
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Is that a motor out of a Motus? The design makes perfect sense though if you are used to looking at modern art |
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Comes a time
When the blind man takes your hand
Says don't you see
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On the dreams you still believe
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« Reply #12 on: November 11, 2014, 07:35:38 PM » |
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Just park in next to the Nautilus, nobody will even notice it.
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"I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations... James Madison
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« Reply #13 on: November 11, 2014, 07:39:50 PM » |
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Jebus ...there isn't a single coherent theme in the whole
Train wreck. Wait a minute ... Maybe 'train wreck' is the
Theme.
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« Reply #14 on: November 11, 2014, 08:06:38 PM » |
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Just park in next to the Nautilus, nobody will even notice it.
Next to this thing the Nautilus is a thing of pure beauty.... |
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Two things I don't do. Keyboard bullies and hypocrites.
Feel free to PM me if needed, otherwise you will find me elsewhere.
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