6 Breathtaking Out-Of-This-World Photos

We live in a beautiful, vast world full of wonders we have yet to discover. For most of us, the only exposure we will have to these wonders is through the shared experiences of those around us. These pictures are awe-inspiring. They remind us of how small we are, yet somehow give us a sense of connectedness and belonging. We all share the same planet.

#1 The Fukang Meteorite

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#2 The shadows that clouds cast over the earth from space

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#3 Kayaking near lava in Hawaii

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#4 Thor's Well in Oregon

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#5 Footprints from a monk who prayed in the same spot for 20 years

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#6 How lighting and angles change your face

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Thunder Mountain Motor Sports – Custom Choppers, Harleys & Hot Rods 1

Thunder Mountain Motor Sports – Custom Choppers, Harleys & Hot Rods 1

SPORSTER 250 REAR TIRE

Description: SPORSTER 250 REAR TIRE
36 DEGREE RAKE
SCS FRAME
BUILT BY ALAN
PAINT BY LARRY
ART WORK BY SUSAN
1200 CC SPORSTER ENGINE
BRACKE HHI
SEAT BY STECHEES
EXHAUST VANCE 2 INTO 1
GAS TANK SANTIAGO CHOPPER
FRONT END 63 MM

2012 Victory High-Ball Bobber Preview

It looks like American manufacturer Victory Motorcycles has gone back to old school with its new High-Ball bobber. Featuring matte paint schemes, whitewall tread tires, ape hangers and no sign of chrome, the bike is a true attention grabber.

The matte paint scheme shown is black with an accent of white on the tank, complemented by old school whitewall tires. Other highlights include a low, solo seat, and standard ape hanger handle bars.

Victory describes the High Ball as “Stripped down. Bare bones. A bold throwback. The all-new Victory High-Ball rumbles down the road in the spirit of the classic bobber with an outright refusal to sacrifice performance along the way. Built piece by piece around the road-pounding 106 Freedom V-Twin, it’s a ride with all the power and agility you’d expect from a Victory.”

“If you’re a pure rider with a passion for old-school styling, this is the bike you fire up for the first time and never look back,” says the American motorcycle manufacturer.

The new High-ball is available in the United States starting this April, in Solid Black color scheme, and it is priced at $13,499.

Victory High-Ball official specs are detailed below:
Engine: 4-stroke 50-degree V-Twin
Cooling: Air/oil
Displacement: 106ci/1731cc
Bore/Stroke: 101 X 108mm
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
Valve Train: Single overhead camshafts w/ 4 valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters.
Fueling: EFI w/ dual 45mm throttle bodies
Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal.
Exhaust: Staggered slash-cut dual exhaust w/ crossover
Oil capacity: 5.0 quarts
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission -6-speed overdrive constant mesh
Final Drive: Carbon fiber reinforced belt
Length: 92.5 in.
Wheelbase: 64.8 in.
Seat Height: 25 in. 25.2
Rake/trail: 31.7 in. / 6.7 in.
Dry Weight (claimed): 659 lbs.
Suspension Front: 43mm telescopic fork/5.1 in. travel
Rear: Preload adjustable single shock/3.0 in. travel
Front brake: 300mm floating rotor w/ 4-piston caliper
Rear brake: 300mm floating rotor w/2-piston caliper
Wheels: Front & Back: 16x3.5 in.
Tires: Front - 130/90-16 67H Dunlop Cruisermax
Rear: 150/80-16 71H Dunlop Cruisermax

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2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy

2005 CVO Harley Screamin Eagle FatBoy Softail FLSTFSE / MINT Condition / Only 18k / EFI 103ci Screamin Eagle 1690cc Engine / Candy Cobalt Blue, Starlight Black with Tribal Metal Grind Paint Graphics / Color-matched Powder coated frame & swing arm /
5-Speed transmission / Hydraulic clutch / Screamin Eagle Heavy Breather / Power Commander / Side Shot Pipes / LED Blue Accent Lighting / CHROME Every Where; Forks / Wheels / Speedo / Tachometer / 103 SE Horn / Flush Mount Fuel Cap & LED Gauge / 1.25 Handle Bars with Internal Wires / Braided Cables / Screamin Eagle Shift Linkage / Clutch & Brake Controls Switch Housings & Levers / Brake Calipers & Rotors / Both Master Cylinder Assemblies & Covers / Voltage Regulator / Buckshot Chrome Collection includes,, Mirrors, Grips, Rear Brake Pedal, a Shift lever, Floor Boards, Fender Struts, Derby & Timer Covers / Security System & Alarm / LED Turn Signal & Brake Lights / Ultima Spark Plug Wiring / Only 890 of these Made / The CVO Dept. Left Nothing out When they built this Fat Boy
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Paul Sr designs awesome gold chopper for Donald Trump

One of the few channels that offer real-time interesting facts and shows is the Discovery Channel. Besides survival and nature-related broadcastings, the American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior is one of most visualized shows.
One special episode of their TV-show involves fabricating a custom-made chopper for Donald Trump, the American real estate tycoon. His hunger for bling and expensive materials has become legendary, thus this chopper is a great addition to his personal collection.

Besides his personal 757 luxury jet that features golden interiors, he’s now the proud owner of a noisy 24-carat gold-plated custom-made chopper, created by the team under Paul Teutul Senior’s lead. The bike features Trump’s name, making it one of the most recognizable motorbikes in the world.

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American Chopper Cadillac CTS-V motorcycles

The American Chopper TV Series is well known all over the world right now and two of the main guys behind the success of the show and of the company as well are Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr. who have become famous for their custom-tuned bikes for high profile companies and personalities.
The newest project for American Choppers was a collaboration with Cadillac in which both Pauls, father and son, were given the task to design and build their own Cadillac CTS-V inspired custom bike. Junior’s bike is a monster with a metallic black finish and full with chrome accents to get a unique and imposing modern look and even incorporated the tail lights from the CTS-V into his bike’s fender.

Teutul Senior on the other site kept a classic chopper look to his bike and pushed the power angle with a monstrous V-twin engine and even an extra shot of power thanks to a hidden shot of nitrous. Both bikes will be auctioned off to benefit the Cure Duchenne charity.

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Became Harley-Davidson XR1200 into a real monster

XR1200 model of Harley-Davidson has become quite popular among tuning companies and often elaborated and even radically altered, but in this case a group of American fansof his right was senescent.
Such an idea would hardly even occurred to the designers and engineers with a rich imagination, but these motorcycle enthusiasts are equipped with four large gear, and for this purpose it was necessary to make modifications much bike.
The result is a truly monstrous motorcycle as seen in the picture, not only outperforms conventional cars, but nothing can be crunched them for breakfast.

Cool Chopper

Wow take a look on this chopper, this is totally a different one from others. I like the rims, the design of the chrome rims with white tires, really nice.

'American Chopper ' envisions a Cadillac motorcycle

If Cadillac made a chopper, we have an inkling of what it would look like.
We know, it's the question you ask yourself every morning. But if it did, this is what it would look like.
 The Discovery Channel's American Chopper series pitted forever-feuding Paul Teutul Sr. and son Paul Teutul Jr. in a contest to design and build the best Cadillac-design-inspired chopper. Like so many of its builds, this one was for charity.

 "You guys captured all of the design cues we work so hard in the studio to create and you've put it together in a very expressive way," General Motors design chief Ed Welburn said at the unveiling. "The fact that they both look very different but are both very obviously Cadillac-inspired is very cool because it shows the breadth of Cadillac design."
 Paul Teutul Sr.'s chopper features a 160-horspower diamond-cut and polished S&S wedge motor; Brembo brakes; an angular frame, handlebars and lighting; and a centered rear exhaust similar to the CTS Coupe. The bike also features other Cadillac design cues, including a V-Series mesh tank area (containing a nitrous-oxide system), V-series badges and a CTS clock on the center tank.

 Paul Jr.'s took a different approach:
 His chopper has a more fluid design with angular chevron design accents, side pipes and black diamond paint with Cadillac V-Series insignia. It also has a Crazy Horse motor, air suspension, large yellow V-inspired brake calipers, and taillights and trunk badges from a CTS sedan on the wide rear fender.

"When we were asked to build a bike for Cadillac, we immediately gravitated toward the CTS-V. It's exactly what we do with motorcycles" said Paul Jr. "The CTS-V has the lines, the power, the looks, so a lot of our design cues were pulled from the CTS-V."
 The auction already has bids in excess of $150,000 for the two custom-built motorcycles. Bidding continues until the auction closes at 5:50 p.m. ET on July 31. The auction proceeds will be added to more than $500,000 that Cadillac has helped Cure Duchenne raise since last September. Duchenne is a form of muscular distrophy.


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