Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Technical, Bike forums > Bodger Fix
Man makes moto from 2CV in the desert. With no tools. Man makes moto from 2CV in the desert. With no tools.
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Bodger Fix What they don't show you in the repair manual - tales of duct tape, bailing wire and WD 40. Bodge, Bush Mechanics, farmers fix, patch, temporary repair, or whatever your definition, tell us YOUR best story of a bodge that got you home!
Photo by Alessio Corradini, on the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia, of two locals

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Alessio Corradini,
on the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia,
of two locals



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 7 Jul 2012
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Dublin
Posts: 181
Man makes moto from 2CV in the desert. With no tools.
There's no way I can sum this up, you'll just have to read the article.
Homemade motorcycle improvised out of a Citroen 2CV in the middle of the desert - Boing Boing
Now there's a man who deserves a pint.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 7 Jul 2012
Super Moderator
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Bellingham, WA, USA
Posts: 3,957
Good thing he happened to be driving around with an oxy-acetylene rig or he'd have had trouble with fabrication....
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 7 Jul 2012
lynch180's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Ireland.
Posts: 112
where there is a will, there is a way
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 10 Jul 2012
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 141
Looks suspiciously fake to me, but I'd love it to be true
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 11 Jul 2012
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Seville (E)
Posts: 561
Quote:
Originally Posted by markharf View Post
Good thing he happened to be driving around with an oxy-acetylene rig or he'd have had trouble with fabrication....
Apparently he did not have any welder, he had to bolt things together. The only factor that could lead me to think that he was really in a desperate situation to build the bike to save his life is that he took a picture of himself wearing those horrible red loincloth. You really have to be desperate to do that!

I guess this guy had already forecast such an extreme desert situation during some cold French winters or sleepless nigts. He had mentally devised how it could be possible such a conversion if something went really wrong and, even if in the case it was much easier to walk a few kilometers, he said: "now it's the time to try it, I'll go for it". If it hadn't work, he still had plenty of water and food to go walking anyway (although it took him much longer than he initially thought, according to his report).

In any case, just amazing to conceive it and make it, even if not consequence of a desperate SOS situation (well, desperate enough as to wear those underwear!).

btw, discussed on this thread as well: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...al-story-64937
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 11 Jul 2012
Super Moderator
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Bellingham, WA, USA
Posts: 3,957
The story is so full of holes it would be difficult to know where to start. The only way it makes any sort of sense is if you assume it's a scam....which immediately renders the whole thing comprehensible and logical.

Mark
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 11 Jul 2012
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Seville (E)
Posts: 561
Quote:
Originally Posted by markharf View Post
The story is so full of holes it would be difficult to know where to start. The only way it makes any sort of sense is if you assume it's a scam....which immediately renders the whole thing comprehensible and logical.

Mark
Bear Grylls with a torque wrench? :confused1:
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 11 Jul 2012
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 141
Quote:
Originally Posted by markharf View Post
The story is so full of holes it would be difficult to know where to start. The only way it makes any sort of sense is if you assume it's a scam....which immediately renders the whole thing comprehensible and logical.

Mark
Agreed; we'll all love to to be true cos that we we can fool ourselves that we might do the same one day, but I reckon there's more pork pies here than a branch of Greggs
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 15 Jul 2012
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Mid Wales
Posts: 100
What springs to mind here is those fake 3 wheel morgans made from 2CVs, a five minute job compared to that thing.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 23 Mar 2013
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 21
Someone has watched "Flight of the Pheonix" too often,...pure nonsense.
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Which spare parts and tools to take along on a journey with a Moto Guzzi V7 Classic? Guzzi_Ed Other Bikes Tech 5 5 Jun 2012 15:20
Man, stranded in the desert, makes a motorcycle from his broken car stef25 The HUBB PUB 2 23 May 2012 03:18
Siwa: Desert Hiking in the Heat of the Great Sandsea Alexander Ride Tales 5 2 May 2012 01:10

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

ALL Dates subject to change.

2024:

  • California: April 18-21
  • Virginia: April 25-28
  • Germany Summer: May 9-12
  • Québec: May 17-19
  • Bulgaria Mini: July 5-7
  • CanWest: July 11-14
  • Switzerland: August 15-18
  • Ecuador: August 23-25
  • Romania: August 30-Sept 1
  • Austria: September 12-15
  • France: September 20-22
  • Germany Autumn: Oct 31-Nov 3

2025 Confirmed Events:

  • Virginia: April 24-27 2025
  • Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
  • Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
  • CanWest: July 10-13 2025
  • Switzerland: Date TBC
  • Ecuador: Date TBC
  • Romania: Date TBC
  • Austria: Sept. 11-15
  • California: September 18-21
  • France: September 19-21 2025
  • Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 17:17.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top