New body design from CSM?

Discussion in 'Hack Vendors' started by claude, May 15, 2012.

  1. Abenteuerfahrer

    Abenteuerfahrer Deaf on Wheels

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    Cool Claude....more aerodynamic and fast as a bullet..:clap.. taper the aft section; make it look like a Rockette :norton faster... Is this how you spend your summers?: tinkering on new designs:rofl.

    cheers..
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  2. BeeMaa

    BeeMaa Submariner

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    Claude,

    Love the design.

    Just a thought here.
    What if you put a boat style (like a canoe) rear end on it?
    I know it would cut down on storage, but it would look cool.
    Cheers.
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  3. JustinP

    JustinP Bike Curious

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    Coming along nicely :1drink

    Can't wait to see the finished product :thumb
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  4. Roadscum

    Roadscum Long timer

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    Look'n good Claude. Will that be attached to a Bonnie?

    Regards, Paul
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  5. YOUNZ

    YOUNZ Been here awhile

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    It seems a foregone conclusion, that whatever you produce, Claude, will be an outstanding design. A couple of questions, if I may. What width track are you aiming for (minimum/max)? Same as to weight? Thanks
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  6. kailuasurfer

    kailuasurfer Dreamer

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    +1 on this design suggestion, Claude. I really think a more aerodynamic looking tail end would make it very special.

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  7. Roadscum

    Roadscum Long timer

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    We need an update on this project!

    Regards, Paul
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  8. kshansen

    kshansen kshansen

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    Looking good Claude!

    Might want to take a minute or two to set the time and date on the camera. It's 2012 in the rest of the world already!

    Ken
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  9. Motoblag

    Motoblag Replacing skill with will

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    Hi Claude! I dropped you an email a bit ago asking about this style of tub. Any updates? :ear
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  10. claude

    claude Sidecar Jockey

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    Have a glitch with our email right now, VERY FRUSTRATING! Hopefully it will be corrected today!!!!
    We are working on the sidecar chassis right now. For this model we have designed a new sidecar chassis and suspension rather than adapt the typical type chassis we use on the dual sport adventure type outfits. It has an underslung shock and a built in manual tilt adjustor. These chassis will allow less ground clearance and still maintain a decent swingarm angle. This chassis can be utilized with any of our other body designs if desired. No antiswaybar is incorporated although one can be added if desired.

    Anyone want to volunteer a name for the sidecar body design? We are open for suggestions of course.
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  11. dholaday

    dholaday Been here awhile Supporter

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    Anyone want to volunteer a name for the sidecar body design? We are open for suggestions of course.

    The "Claudette"? :D

    Sorry, couldn't resist.
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  12. zenduddhist

    zenduddhist Been here awhile

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    Claudius? Claudemeister? ClaudeHopper? Oh My Claude? Claudester? Claude Almighty? Claudelicious?

    I think the ClaudeHopper works!!
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  13. shultzy09

    shultzy09 3 wheeler

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    I vote for the Zeppelin but the ClaudeHopper will be hard to top. :D Bill [ CSM Back Room ]
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  14. Chain Gun

    Chain Gun 2nd Time 'Round

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    Nautilus! No matter what name it's given, I think it will look Great!
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  15. zenduddhist

    zenduddhist Been here awhile

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    Then, how about ClaudeZepplin? :clap
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  16. Strong Bad

    Strong Bad Former World's Foremost Authority

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    I'd call it the CSM "Bullet"
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  17. brstar

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    The one on the bottom left would look good on my Vstrom.
    I think this style of tail compliments the design.
    Though the cut out could be more uniform with the front part of the cut out.
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  18. AceRph

    AceRph Retired slacker

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    Or maybe Zeppelaude.
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  19. BeeMaa

    BeeMaa Submariner

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    How about the Freedom Flyer for a name?
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  20. AceRph

    AceRph Retired slacker

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    I like that. :thumb
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