BajaNomad - New Electric Off Road MC

New Electric Off Road MC

TMW - 2-5-2021 at 01:27 PM

John Harper - 2-5-2021 at 02:43 PM

Looks like it's a slow ride. Like the old "Tote Goats."

John

del mar - 2-5-2021 at 03:21 PM

these free-style e-mx's are no joke!

https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=yfp-t&ei=...

pacificobob - 2-5-2021 at 03:31 PM

there is a lot going on with e-motos. electric vehicles in general. every week provides more offerings.
i think the change to electric will happen more quickly than we might imagine.

John Harper - 2-5-2021 at 04:25 PM

I see E bikes everywhere here in Carlsbad, outnumbering conventional bikes. No one pedals anymore, especially the kids. We already have a teenage obesity problem, this will not help.

Although, I do see electric vehicles are the future. I'm looking to test ride a Harley Livewire sometime soon. Not ready to buy, but I bet the acceleration is awesome. See how it compares to my 1250 Sportster.

John

JZ - 2-5-2021 at 04:33 PM

ebikes are cool. Same for booster boards.

Hell will have to freeze over before I turn over my 2 stroke KTM.

motoged - 2-5-2021 at 06:43 PM

Quote: Originally posted by John Harper

..... I'm looking to test ride a Harley Livewire sometime soon. Not ready to buy, but I bet the acceleration is awesome. See how it compares to my 1250 Sportster.
John

John,
Hold on to the bars and twist it...change yer shorts later.

What are the pirates going to do without "loud pipes save lives" (which is total BS)..

80% of HD's are still on the road.....the rest made it home ... :biggrin:

AKgringo - 2-6-2021 at 07:32 AM

Quote: Originally posted by motoged

Quote: Originally posted by John Harper

..... I'm looking to test ride a Harley Livewire sometime soon. Not ready to buy, but I bet the acceleration is awesome. See how it compares to my 1250 Sportster.
John

Those E-Harleys will probably sell better if they have an optional sound effect system to keep a "Bad Boy" tone! Another accessory could be a built it shaker to rattle the handlebars and seat when the bike is on, but stopped!

pacificobob - 2-6-2021 at 08:23 AM

the e-harley is a odd evolution imo. like they say....performance riders aren't interested in Harleys and Harley riders aren't interested in performance.
HD is a company in decline. younger riders have little interest in the brand.

[Edited on 2-6-2021 by pacificobob]

John Harper - 2-6-2021 at 09:26 AM

Quote: Originally posted by pacificobob

the e-harley is a odd evolution imo. like they say....performance riders aren't interested in Harleys and Harley riders aren't interested in performance.
HD is a company in decline. younger riders have little interest in the brand.

[Edited on 2-6-2021 by pacificobob]

Agreed. I've never been attracted to having a "bagger" even though I fit the demographic. I like a more nimble bike like my Sportster, which has never let me down over 30 years of ownership. No oil leaks and since I built her into a 1250, more than enough performance for an "old fart" like me.

Unfortunately, H-D's focus on baggers, and the imminent end of the Sportster line (already gone from Europe!) does not bode well for the company's future.

John

[Edited on 2-6-2021 by John Harper]

motoged - 2-6-2021 at 10:56 AM

John
Nice ride. The way a road bike should be: uncluttered and black.... :cool:

Don Pisto - 2-6-2021 at 11:25 AM

Quote: Originally posted by motoged

John
Nice ride. The way a road bike should be: uncluttered and black.... :cool:

never been a HD fan, potato potato potato :rolleyes:

but this new Pan American dual sport looks intriguing! thoughts?

TMW - 2-6-2021 at 12:25 PM

I've got an electric bicycle I bought 2 years ago. If you haven't ridden one be careful lot's of torque. Just ask Simon Cowell, he broke his back playing around on his.

motoged - 2-6-2021 at 12:39 PM

"Real" "dual-sporters" have come to realize suitable bikes are NOT "big bikes". Way too heavy and only KTM has good suspension once dialed in.

For those who haven't yet come to that bit of enlightenment , they will enjoy the paved and hard-packed stuff.....and die trying to get on top of the sand , loose gravel, and silt

If one rarely rides any thing more difficult than a good FSR/hard gravel road....go with a big bike cuz they are can carry more crap and are more comfortable. If one wants to be able to really enjoy "dual-sporting", stay under 701 cc's.

I have a problem with the term "dual sport"....it's a marketing term and not descriptive beyond that. I consider "dual sporting" to be an attitude....not a bit of machinery.

The whole 700-1300 cc range is a new dilemma for those restricted to choosing just one bike.

My stable applications:

* 450 EXC for trails (anywhere) and Baja;
* 690 R for backroading, double track, rough touring, and Baja
except for toughest single track and long sandy days;
* GS for anything above rough single track (3 trips to Baja on the 1100GS is what got me into dirtbikes in 2001)

:light:

[Edited on 2-6-2021 by motoged]