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Re: Hoverbikes: Two and Three
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Date: 
Sun, 5 Jan 2003 21:22:30 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Wayne McCaul writes:
> Vance and his HoverChopper:
> Vance's custom bike incorporates a specialized fleebnork "blast" exhaust. It
> propels his bike to max power in about .05 of a second and leaves a distinct
> "burnt cherry" odor that's may-or-may-not be carcinogenic. Lab tests need to
> be conducted - until then, just hold your breath. The bike's large front end
> and extra kick-power requires a customized control system that's hair
> triggered and, apparently, tuned to Vance's ego.
> 
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=30811

That's a cool nose.  I also like the controls and the engine.

> Timmy and Lil' Lightnin'
> Last we have Timmy and his home-brewed Lil' Lightnin'. Timmy grew up
> listening to stories of the Turbocycle Racing League and was always hopeful
> of being a competitor. When Hoverbikes started coming around he threw
> together all his spare change to build a bike of his own from junkyard
> parts. Sure the power source was illegally rigged, the steering column was a
> little loose and the injectors would constantly stick open, but Timmy was
> determined to be a man.
> 
> Sadly, at his very first race, the fleebnork backfire from Vance's
> HoverChopper frightened Timmy so much he opened the throttle on Lil'
> Lightnin' and the injectors stuck in the max-open position. This propelled
> Lil' Lightin' (and Timmy) on a wild, uncontrolled ride up an on-ramp, over
> the freeway, and directly into a Jar-Jar convention.
> 
> There were no survivors.
> 
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=30810

Nice work.  It looks like something a kid made.  Like a soap box derby
racer.  And a familiar, very fitting name.

> PLMKWYT
> 
> -Evil Wayne
> ______________________________________________
> "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> http://www.geocities.com/legomaniac70



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  Hoverbikes: Two and Three
 
D'oh! I waited for a bit to post, because I was hoping that the other two bikes would be out of moderation. But couldn't wait any longer. Just my luck to post and the others pop right out. Oh well... Vance and his HoverChopper: Vance's custom bike (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)

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