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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRs7SUFfZM4
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that takes steam punk to a whole new level..
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Way cool. Incredible craftsmanship.
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Although it looks like a PITA to ride!
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And we worry about finding parts for our 'modern' machines. Truly remarkable. What amazes me is how they designed and built it originally.

Thought the timing was a little off! :IDTS:

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Three things I see in this
Fantastic craftsmanship. Absolutely beautiful bit of workmanship. Second only to Pedrotq Peter from Perth.
The guys involved are young. It is great to see this.
In the logos on the bike, the union flags are upside down.
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that jewel is a work of art. wow.
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Liam wrote:Three things I see in this
Fantastic craftsmanship. Absolutely beautiful bit of workmanship. Second only to Pedrotq Peter from Perth.
The guys involved are young. It is great to see this.
In the logos on the bike, the union flags are upside down.
British or New Zealand?
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Remarkable.
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BikeMaine wrote:
Liam wrote:Three things I see in this
Fantastic craftsmanship. Absolutely beautiful bit of workmanship. Second only to Pedrotq Peter from Perth.
The guys involved are young. It is great to see this.
In the logos on the bike, the union flags are upside down.
British or New Zealand?
Please explain the question.
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The union flags that are upside down, British or N.Z. flags?
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I am assuming that you are referring to the fact that New Zealand being in the southern hemisphere would be upside down relative to us in the Northern Hemisphere.
That went over my head. Or was it under?
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Liam wrote:I am assuming that you are referring to the fact that New Zealand being in the southern hemisphere would be upside down relative to us in the Northern Hemisphere.
That went over my head. Or was it under?
I'm impressed that it didn't go over or under your head.
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Nice!
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