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Title: Cool bike builder from Japan...
Post by: seamax on February 10, 2009, 09:02:54 AM
http://www.chicara.com/

I love the geomtry and check out the 1966 model.
Title: Re: Cool bike builder from Japan...
Post by: Majorhavoc on February 10, 2009, 11:29:53 AM
Almost a steampunk aesthetic; beautiful.  That guy definitely thinks outside the box. 

But did you read the technical specifications for that 1966 model?  "1966 Honda Moped Motor • horsepower:1.5ph"

And if you look closely, you can see that those aren't footpegs up front, they're actual bicycle pedals. 

I'm thinking that baby's a tad underpowered. 

Check out the riding position on the 1942 model (hint: locate were the rider's feet are supposed to go!)
Title: Re: Cool bike builder from Japan...
Post by: natedawg120 on February 10, 2009, 11:35:40 AM
Quote from: Majorhavoc on February 10, 2009, 11:29:53 AM
Check out the riding position on the 1942 model (hint: locate were the rider's feet are supposed to go!)

Yeah for those that like to ride superman style  :icon_lol: :icon_lol:

Title: Re: Cool bike builder from Japan...
Post by: seamax on February 10, 2009, 12:51:49 PM
Quote from: natedawg120 on February 10, 2009, 11:35:40 AM
Quote from: Majorhavoc on February 10, 2009, 11:29:53 AM
Check out the riding position on the 1942 model (hint: locate were the rider's feet are supposed to go!)

Yeah for those that like to ride superman style  :icon_lol: :icon_lol:



I just notice that. Man, that would be a hard ride on your nads.  >:(
Title: Re: Cool bike builder from Japan...
Post by: seamax on February 10, 2009, 01:02:08 PM
Quote from: Majorhavoc on February 10, 2009, 11:29:53 AM
Almost a steampunk aesthetic; beautiful.  That guy definitely thinks outside the box. 

But did you read the technical specifications for that 1966 model?  "1966 Honda Moped Motor • horsepower:1.5ph"

And if you look closely, you can see that those aren't footpegs up front, they're actual bicycle pedals. 

I'm thinking that baby's a tad underpowered. 

Check out the riding position on the 1942 model (hint: locate were the rider's feet are supposed to go!)

Well it's a custom moped. Yikes...those bikes are a $1 million a piece but check out all the labor and everything is custom except for the drivetrain.

http://thenewcaferacersociety.blogspot.com/2008/11/chicara-nagatas-million-dollar-moped.html
Title: Re: Cool bike builder from Japan...
Post by: jserio on February 10, 2009, 02:21:20 PM
i wouldn't want any of them. not my cup of tea. nice workmanship though.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Cool bike builder from Japan...
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on February 10, 2009, 11:39:41 PM
IIRC based on paN/flAT/knuckle/ and shovelheaD hd's me likey
Title: Re: Cool bike builder from Japan...
Post by: frankieG on February 14, 2009, 07:57:56 PM
yuk
Title: Re: Cool bike builder from Japan...
Post by: makenzie71 on February 14, 2009, 08:02:56 PM
those are cool as hell...but you sure want to get the shock bolts tightened down properly on that 1966 model...or you may lose a nut.