KIRK's bike

RobertScorpio · June 13 2009, 12:46 AM

The motor-bike he was riding wasn't a relic as much as the car was. I wonder what kind of motor it used because, at times, it sounded like the Jetson's car. I can only imagine what a GREEN Motorbike (meaning enviroment friendly) would look like. In fact, I hope it never happens!!!

Well, whatever it was, it seemed to move along pretty fast in one of those shots of him speeding in the night, on the way to Riverside. Did anyone happen to see what brand it was? Product endorcement?

Rob

Mr. Laser Beam · June 13 2009, 12:48 AM

AFAIK, it had no visible markings. Just a generic bike of the future.

Bet that yard supervisor was thrilled to get it for free, though...

RobertScorpio · June 13 2009, 12:54 AM

Babaganoosh wrote:

AFAIK, it had no visible markings. Just a generic bike of the future.

Bet that yard supervisor was thrilled to get it for free, though...

Yep...How come something like that never happens to me!!

by the way...what does AFAIK mean?

Rob

Mr. Laser Beam · June 13 2009, 12:58 AM

RobertScorpio wrote:

what does AFAIK mean?

As Far As I Know

Peter the Younger · June 13 2009, 01:10 AM

RobertScorpio wrote:

The motor-bike he was riding wasn't a relic as much as the car was. I wonder what kind of motor it used because, at times, it sounded like the Jetson's car. I can only imagine what a GREEN Motorbike (meaning enviroment friendly) would look like. In fact, I hope it never happens!!!

Rob

Oh, I wouldn't say that. A hydrogen-burning combustion engine (not a fuel cell) would be incredibly clean and powerful.

mredom · June 13 2009, 01:11 AM

I'd like to point out-no helmet laws in the 22nd century. You'd think that the nanny state would have survived that long.

Mr. Laser Beam · June 13 2009, 01:24 AM

mredom wrote:

I'd like to point out-no helmet laws in the 22nd century.

There could be. Kirk probably would not obey them.

David cgc · June 13 2009, 02:44 AM

Personal force-field generator. If only poor Jim had the presence of mind to turn it on in the bar...

Jeri · June 13 2009, 02:51 AM

In the book, it makes a point of the fact that the wheels are "spokeless." Take a look at it; sure enough, they are spokeless. Kinda interesting.

Maxillius · June 13 2009, 03:25 AM

Actually it's a BMW, you can see the emblem on the side toward the rear in the shot of Kirk looking up at the unfinished Enterprise.

Admiral Buzzkill · June 13 2009, 04:37 AM

mredom wrote:

I'd like to point out-no helmet laws in the 22nd century.

Yes there are - he's a rebel, damn it!

RobertScorpio · June 13 2009, 06:26 AM

Maxillius wrote:

Actually it's a BMW, you can see the emblem on the side toward the rear in the shot of Kirk looking up at the unfinished Enterprise.

huh...going again to see in IMAX..will look for it..

Rob

Nerys Myk · June 13 2009, 06:34 AM

Dennis wrote:

mredom wrote:

I'd like to point out-no helmet laws in the 22nd century.

Yes there are - he's a rebel, damn it!

Or a Busey.

zenfakor · June 13 2009, 06:49 AM

I thought at first it was a hover bike, screen shots flew by so fast couldnt tell.

L1A1 Rocker · June 14 2009, 01:19 AM

That bike does not exist. If it was "for real" no one would buy it and it would not meet safety standards. Take a good look and tell me it is not prone to unwanted wheelies.

June 13 2009, 12:46 AM	#1
RobertScorpio Pariah Location: San Diego	KIRK's bike The motor-bike he was riding wasn't a relic as much as the car was. I wonder what kind of motor it used because, at times, it sounded like the Jetson's car. I can only imagine what a GREEN Motorbike (meaning enviroment friendly) would look like. In fact, I hope it never happens!!! Well, whatever it was, it seemed to move along pretty fast in one of those shots of him speeding in the night, on the way to Riverside. Did anyone happen to see what brand it was? Product endorcement? Rob

June 13 2009, 12:48 AM	#2
Mr. Laser Beam Fleet Admiral Location: The visitor's bullpen	Re: KIRK's bike AFAIK, it had no visible markings. Just a generic bike of the future. Bet that yard supervisor was thrilled to get it for free, though... __________________ It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the beans of Java that thoughts acquire speed, the hands acquire shakes, the shakes become a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.

June 13 2009, 01:11 AM	#6
mredom Lieutenant Commander	Re: KIRK's bike I'd like to point out-no helmet laws in the 22nd century. You'd think that the nanny state would have survived that long.

June 13 2009, 02:44 AM	#8
David cgc Vice Admiral	Re: KIRK's bike Personal force-field generator. If only poor Jim had the presence of mind to turn it on in the bar... __________________ “I come here to have fun and fuck around merrily. I expect to showered by all kind of random crap.” — iguana_tonante

June 13 2009, 02:51 AM	#9
Jeri Vice Admiral Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA	Re: KIRK's bike In the book, it makes a point of the fact that the wheels are "spokeless." Take a look at it; sure enough, they are spokeless. Kinda interesting. __________________ I was Jeri before she was. Isis made animated by Carpe Occasio; thanks!

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June 13 2009, 03:25 AM	#10
Maxillius Lieutenant Commander	Re: KIRK's bike Actually it's a BMW, you can see the emblem on the side toward the rear in the shot of Kirk looking up at the unfinished Enterprise.

June 13 2009, 06:49 AM	#14
zenfakor Lieutenant Location: Hidden on The Enterprise, and in Uhuras closet.	Re: KIRK's bike I thought at first it was a hover bike, screen shots flew by so fast couldnt tell.

June 14 2009, 01:19 AM	#15
L1A1 Rocker Lieutenant Commander	Re: KIRK's bike That bike does not exist. If it was "for real" no one would buy it and it would not meet safety standards. Take a good look and tell me it is not prone to unwanted wheelies.