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Brick bike: Is this mystery machine the original American Flyer?

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Details of a mystery bike called Traub, which was originally found bricked up in the wall of a Chicago-area residence in 1967, is described. The Traub, which was far more refined than any of its contemporaries, has a Bosch magneto, Schebler carburetor, Troxel Jumbo seat, 80 cubic-inch V-Twin featuring sidevalves, a three-speed transmission and a unique dual-action rear brake.

Author: Hoyer, Mark
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Cycle World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0011-4286
Year: 2005
Traub (Motorcycle)

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Grand tour

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Brief information on several bikes tested at the Grand Tour race with reference to its engine, brakes, framework, fork, and their equipments are presented. Some of the bikes includes 1986 Suzuki GSX-R7/11, 1982 BMW R80G/S, Qujos Trail Master 200, 1980 BMW R100T and 1989 Honda XR250R.

Author: Hoyer, Mark
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Cycle World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0011-4286
Year: 2005
Competitions, Motorcycles, Racing, Motorcycle racing, Suzuki GSX-R7/11 (Motorcycle), BMW R80G/S (Motorcycle), Qujos Trail Master 200 (Motorcycle)

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Speed Triple

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The new 1050cc Speed Triple is a modified version of the old 955CC bike. The Speed Triple is priced at $9999, and its features include wheelbase shorter at 56.3 inches, 128 horsepower and 78 foot-pounds of torque, better throttle, and improved suspension.

Author: Hoyer, Mark
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Cycle World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0011-4286
Year: 2005
Speed, Speed Triple (Motorcycle)

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