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A burger lover in the US has turned his motorcycle into a three wheeled tribute to his favourite delicacy. The 53 year old customised his 1987 Harley Davidson Sportster by adding glass fibre components so that it resembles a hamburger and this vehicle is now a well-known local sight in Daytona, Florida where he lives. The 'burger' also emits steam as it is driven to add to the visual effect. The man has plans to convert a golf cart into a mobile burger as well as building a burger-themed dragster. A vegetar
July 6, 2012 Read time: 1 min
A burger lover in the US has turned his motorcycle into a three wheeled tribute to his favourite delicacy. The 53 year old customised his 1987 Harley Davidson Sportster by adding glass fibre components so that it resembles a hamburger and this vehicle is now a well-known local sight in Daytona, Florida where he lives. The 'burger' also emits steam as it is driven to add to the visual effect. The man has plans to convert a golf cart into a mobile burger as well as building a burger-themed dragster. A vegetarian rice-burning option is not thought to be on his menu.

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