Apocalypse Bike

[dorifto240]

We've had this discussion off and on at work. Basically, it's the bike you would build if the world was going end. What parts would you use and why?

For example:

The tank from an XS400. Never seems to rust out, basically indestructible.

The gauges from a CX500. The whole bike could have t-boned a freight train at 150 mph, and the gauge cluster might, MIGHT, have a crack in it.

And discuss.

[swingset]

XR400 or a DR650 with a bigger Acerbis tank, and a carbine mount.

In the zombie apocalypse, I'd like to not rely on the roads where the brain-eaters dwell.

[Cheech]

If the world was coming to an end, why would I need a motorcycle?

[RFM]

If the world was coming to an end, why would I need a motorcycle?

Motorcycle? Meh... Kiera Knightley would disappear for 10 minutes. That is all I know.

[Scruit]

I'm pretty sure they mean Mad-Max style apocalyptic end-of-civilized-society.

Like riding on 270 during rush hour.

(If I needed to get from point A to point B during a natural disaster, it would be on an enduro bike, not a car. You can be pretty much assured the roads would be a parking lot)

[Cheech]

I'm pretty sure they mean Mad-Max style apocalyptic end-of-civilized-society.

Like riding on 270 during rush hour.

(If I needed to get from point A to point B during a natural disaster, it would be on an enduro bike, not a car. You can be pretty much assured the roads would be a parking lot)

Well, in that case, just give me whatever Mad max was rocking and I should be OK. That was pretty easy.

[El capitan]

i'm already riding it.

[kneedraggin]

Something capable of running Paris-Dakar...with automatic weapons attached to the front maybe...

[drew95gt]

Probably something like a 1200 Sportster with aluminum fuel canisters as side bags. They are cheap, easy to work on and parts could be found in any junk yard from coast to coast probably. Anything new or foreign with a lot of electronics would just be asking for trouble if something broke.

[Steve Butters]

if the world was ending, there would be millions of people no longer riding their bikes....i think ide have one of every kind

[speedytriple]

Klr 650 with the diesel conversion, a larger plastic gas tank. Kinda like the one the military uses. With the 6-7 gallon tank and 80+mpg they get over 450 miles per tank. And you could make bio diesel to run it on. It would also need a rifle rack on it somewhere, with the big metal side cases.

[obesityrules]

nothing with fuel injection due to the potential for emp attack

[Zach]

The ONLY answer for apocalypse vehicle is supercharged ford falcon.

[swingset]

The ONLY answer for apocalypse vehicle is supercharged ford falcon.

I had plans for my blond-haired boy toy to ride bitch. I need a bike.

Saaaaay, aren't you blond? I think we've figured something out here.

[NinjaNick]

A turbo zx14 motor on a laid back relaxing cruiser with ammo and guns loaded in the saddle bags. Hell, that'd be my dream bike now...lol.

[dorifto240]

Well, in that case, just give me whatever Mad max was rocking and I should be OK. That was pretty easy.

The last of the V8 interceptors!

Edited October 16, 2010 by dorifto240

[oldschoolsdime92]

Klr 650 with the diesel conversion, a larger plastic gas tank. Kinda like the one the military uses. With the 6-7 gallon tank and 80+mpg they get over 450 miles per tank. And you could make bio diesel to run it on. It would also need a rifle rack on it somewhere, with the big metal side cases.

I concure! :DId like to hear a video of that thing running!

[Scruit]

nothing with fuel injection due to the potential for emp attack

I have a carb.

And electronic ignition timing.

[chevysoldier]

or this

Edited October 16, 2010 by chevysoldier

[oldschoolsdime92]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRzP_NMIYrU

[oldschoolsdime92]

i came across this on my diesel bike research. This thing is really neat! hydrostatic three cyl turbo diesel

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=lvogts#g/u