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Quess what model BMW...?
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Quess what model BMW...?
by Richard H 3rd August 2008, 22:09
Some clues:
Year: 1942
No. made: 1 005
This one in US Army markings...
....and don't cheat by looking at the photo "properties"
Year: 1942
No. made: 1 005
This one in US Army markings...
....and don't cheat by looking at the photo "properties"
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Re: Quess what model BMW...?
by LeRoy Olivier 4th August 2008, 22:19
Looks like a tractor on 2 wheels. Are these training bikes for would be Harley owners - given the wide tackies - cant fall over so easily.
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Re: Quess what model BMW...?
by Richard H 4th August 2008, 22:40
The solid wide wheels were used for sand - as in desert warfare...? 
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Re: Quess what model BMW...?
by LeRoy Olivier 5th August 2008, 16:00
Then presumably these bikes were used in the sahara during the 2nd WW, either by the MP's or the despatch riders - wild gues. Cant see enough detail of the enjin to see if it is a Beemer or not.
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Re: Quess what model BMW...?
by DaveS 5th August 2008, 16:43
LeRoy Olivier wrote:Then presumably these bikes were used in the sahara during the 2nd WW, either by the MP's or the despatch riders - wild gues. Cant see enough detail of the enjin to see if it is a Beemer or not.
Well, the heading says 'Guess what BMW' so I would presume it is a Beemer - just don't know which one??
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Re: Quess what model BMW...?
by LeRoy Olivier 5th August 2008, 19:04
But then seeing as the Beemer is a German make the US and Allied forces would not have had access to it and could not have used it. SO there seems to be a bit of a discrepancy here. 
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Re: Quess what model BMW...?
by Richard H 6th August 2008, 00:33
OK, I have been deliberately confusing you.(the tanks says it all)
It is a flat-twin boxer engine shaft drive BMW copy made by...
Harley-Davidson - an experimental Model XA copy of the BMW with Harley fittings - one of 1005 made for the Normandy landings - hence the sand tyres
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Re: Quess what model BMW...?
by GSlady 6th August 2008, 07:41
Ah hah..
Interesting, thanks Rich
Forgive my ignorance, but can you tell if BMW ever copied HD?
Interesting, thanks Rich
Forgive my ignorance, but can you tell if BMW ever copied HD?
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Re: Quess what model BMW...?
by Rooikat 6th August 2008, 08:19
And the million dollar question is:
Did Harley patent their BMW copy ???
Did Harley patent their BMW copy ???
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Re: Quess what model BMW...?
by LeRoy Olivier 6th August 2008, 10:38
Seems not to have done it as it does not seem as if the design filtered through to any of the later Harley designs and models. Just a personal observation and thought.
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Re: Quess what model BMW...?
by Wahl 18th August 2008, 21:28
They must have got the design from this one
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Re: Quess what model BMW...?
by JR 19th August 2008, 06:47
Well, well……….I have read about this………”device” and thought it was a big joke and now it looks to me, here might be one in the….”flesh” 
Not sure how it gets “attached” but in short, it allegedly allows one to take a leak without stopping.
If it is what I think it is…………..be sure never to end up behind this guy
Not sure how it gets “attached” but in short, it allegedly allows one to take a leak without stopping.
If it is what I think it is…………..be sure never to end up behind this guy
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Re: Quess what model BMW...?
by LeRoy Olivier 19th August 2008, 09:08
He must be going so slow that stopping is not realy necessary. Must be very uncomfortable - would rather stop and ensure the survival of a plant in dire need of sustance if the neerest ultra city is still very far off.
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Re: Quess what model BMW...?
by Henk 19th August 2008, 09:32
Maybe a breather pipe"snorkel" like the 4X4's have 
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Re: Quess what model BMW...?
by Andre 19th August 2008, 18:41
Maybe he does not know how to wear a camelback. Seems as if he strapped it to his leg Or maybe it is a humanoid and that is his breather pipe or overflow 
Or maybe it is a humanoid and that is his breather pipe or overflow 
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