Motorcycles: I'm in love....and it feels so right - Page 6

Mork_417 · 12-14-18, 03:33 PM

The modern Gold Wing.

Seriously, very attractive bike.
However, not very track oriented unless the track is straight.

Onkel Neal · 01-12-19, 03:15 PM

Well, after 10 years and 69,000 great miles, I sold my V-Strom 650... and picked up a new V-Strom 1000. All the nimbleness with tons of torque.

Schroeder · 01-12-19, 04:16 PM

Nice.

Jimbuna · 01-13-19, 07:42 AM

Very nice but you be careful how you ride that beast old timer

Onkel Neal · 03-02-19, 09:34 AM

Man, the skill level of the trials riders is off the charts. I have trouble just putting my kickstand down at times

Mork_417 · 03-02-19, 01:36 PM

They make the whole balancing act look a lot easier than it really is.

I wonder what kind of weight those bikes have, and would be curious to know how tight that yoke is. If the yoke has the same resistance as a normal dirt/street bike, that's even more impressive!

Also, kick stands are over-rated.

nikimcbee · 03-03-19, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Very nice but you be careful how you ride that beast old timer

Ditto.

Maybe it's timne to get one of these:

Does suzuki make one?

nikimcbee · 03-03-19, 01:36 AM

Here we go. Actual photo of motodude.

Onkel Neal · 06-19-19, 05:38 AM

Warning: this can happen to you! Be wary of entering a V-Max gravitational field.

Nice machine, I always like the Max.

https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/201...-for-a-reason/

Quote:

There on the side of the road was motorcycle with a “For Sale” sign posted in the lawn beside it. Out of idle curiosity, I pulled over for a closer look and much to my surprise was the brawny-as-a-buffalo shape of a Yamaha V-Max. There was an immediate disturbance in the Force.

Mr Quatro · 03-05-21, 01:01 PM

My local store is only two miles away ... this might work

Porsche's luxury electric bikes are coming out this spring

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/techn...?ocid=BingNews

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Porsche has launched a couple of other electric vehicles alongside the Taycan Cross Turismo, but they're of the two-wheeled variety. The luxury automaker has debuted two electric bikes inspired by the Taycan, both of which feature full-suspension carbon-fiber frame and Magura brakes. They're also equipped with components, including their motors and gear shifting systems, manufactured by Japanese bicycle industry giant Shimano. Porsche says they were made to complement the Cross Turismo, which has a rear carrier that can accommodate up to three bicycles.

Onkel Neal · 03-05-21, 02:04 PM

$9000 bicycle? Better be careful where you park it.

Mr Quatro · 03-05-21, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onkel Neal

$9000 bicycle? Better be careful where you park it.

Your right! I forgot to read it all the way down to the price ...

Here's what I need ... but is this the right thread?

Only $2,200

I couldn't find one about electric vehicles

Commander Wallace · 03-05-21, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Quatro

My local store is only two miles away ... this might work

Porsche's luxury electric bikes are coming out this spring

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/techn...?ocid=BingNews

No thanks. For that kind of coin, I could buy a decent touring cruiser motorcycle. I will be in the market for one this spring as my motorcycle group does some intermediate runs of about 300-500 miles in a day. My cruiser gets to feel a little cramped after that many miles in spite of a plush aftermarket saddle and high end highway pegs.

They hope to resume their runs after a year long hiatus because of Covid concerns.

The Yamaha V-max engine ( V-4 ) can be found in the Yamaha Royal star line of Touring Cruisers in addition to the incredible V-max. The cams in the Royal Star line are different that that found in the V-max to optimize mid range torque more suited to touring and towing a small camper or luggage carrier. They run great but the 4 carburetors are really tough to work with and synchronize.

If I had a spare $ 60,000, this is what I would want. The T-rex Campagna is a 3 wheel " auto car " which is considered a motorcycle / trike. It features a 4 cylinder in line motorcycle engine. For that kind of coin, I'm wondering why they didn't put in an efficient all aluminum 4 cylinder car engine and drive system.

mapuc · 03-05-21, 02:34 PM

When it comes to motorcycles I have seen some models I would love to build-each of them is in scale 1:4 and 1:6.

Markus

HunterICX · 02-22-23, 04:37 PM

Sold my Triumph Tiger 800XC in Feb 2020, then the lockdowns happened and it was overdue to get something new and today picked up my Guzzi V85TT

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12-14-18, 03:33 PM	#76
Mork_417 Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DB-15 Posts: 851 Downloads: 263 Uploads: 0	The modern Gold Wing. Seriously, very attractive bike. However, not very track oriented unless the track is straight. __________________ Heading to AM49.(U-553)

01-12-19, 03:15 PM	#77
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Well, after 10 years and 69,000 great miles, I sold my V-Strom 650... and picked up a new V-Strom 1000. All the nimbleness with tons of torque. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

01-12-19, 04:16 PM	#78
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Nice. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

01-13-19, 07:42 AM	#79
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,876 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Very nice but you be careful how you ride that beast old timer __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-02-19, 09:34 AM	#80
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Man, the skill level of the trials riders is off the charts. I have trouble just putting my kickstand down at times __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

03-02-19, 01:36 PM	#81
Mork_417 Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DB-15 Posts: 851 Downloads: 263 Uploads: 0	They make the whole balancing act look a lot easier than it really is. I wonder what kind of weight those bikes have, and would be curious to know how tight that yoke is. If the yoke has the same resistance as a normal dirt/street bike, that's even more impressive! Also, kick stands are over-rated. __________________ Heading to AM49.(U-553)

03-03-19, 01:36 AM	#83
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Here we go. Actual photo of motodude. __________________

03-05-21, 02:04 PM	#86
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	$9000 bicycle? Better be careful where you park it. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

03-05-21, 02:34 PM	#89
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,553 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	When it comes to motorcycles I have seen some models I would love to build-each of them is in scale 1:4 and 1:6. Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

02-22-23, 04:37 PM	#90
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Sold my Triumph Tiger 800XC in Feb 2020, then the lockdowns happened and it was overdue to get something new and today picked up my Guzzi V85TT : __________________