American 90 degree v twin chopper

[Laava]

Anyone seen one of these before?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-447114417.htm

[ducatilover]

Looks like it's OHC too?

[Edbear]

Ridley has been around a while in the US and they seem to be making a good product, The issue is that they are targetting a small market who desire or need an automatic but still want the "authentic" style. An interesting site to Google but it's been a while since I visited it.

[hellokitty]

Ridley has been around a while in the US and they seem to be making a good product, The issue is that they are targetting a small market who desire or need an automatic but still want the "authentic" style. An interesting site to Google but it's been a while since I visited it.

Interesting that it is automatic... I am having ongoing issues with my left hand, and the guys at KTL can convert my bike to semi-auto for $600. But not automatic like this Ridley, you still change gears but without a clutch. I can't bring myself to do it, but I guess it is an option in the future.

[Maha]

Saw something similar at the Oko pub yesterday...someone may have a pic of it.

[The Lone Rider]

Yes, have seen them. They are common, and marketed in the states primarily to women and veterans with disabilities.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Anyone seen one of these before?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-447114417.htm


208kg dry is "light weight"?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ridley_Motorcycle_Company

[The Lone Rider]

208kg dry is "light weight"?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ridley_Motorcycle_Company

Yes, for a cruiser that is an entry level.

A Honda Magna VT250C weighs 180kg

A Honda Magna VF750C weighs 250kg

[HenryDorsetCase]

Yes, for a cruiser that is an entry level.

A Honda Magna VT250C weighs 180kg

A Honda Magna VF750C weighs 250kg

do they cast the crankcases out of lead or something ?

[FJRider]

A 260 Cubic inch V-Twin ...

http://youtu.be/yx0QsJod3dE

[The Lone Rider]

do they cast the crankcases out of lead or something ?

"heavy" cruisers are considered 250kg and up. And even 250kg can pass as light.

M109R from memory is 300kg-350kg

Boss Hoss from memory is 500kg mark

[Edbear]

"heavy" cruisers are considered 250kg and up. And even 250kg can pass as light.

M109R from memory is 300kg-350kg

Boss Hoss from memory is 500kg mark


My C50T was 246kg.

[HenryDorsetCase]

246 is that kerb weight ready to ride, or dry?

I guess you're not going to be bench pressing the thing but I dunno, ligher = better, surely?

[The Lone Rider]

246 is that kerb weight ready to ride, or dry?

I guess you're not going to be bench pressing the thing but I dunno, ligher = better, surely?

Dunno.

That certainly is the case if you are shorter or with a smaller ability in strength


When I got cleaned off my bike three weeks ago, I managed to lever it up onto it's wheels with only one arm (250kg full tank).


I guess other than ability to handle the weight while riding, the only other concerns would be power to weight ratio, and your ability to lift it if it goes down.

By comparison, the bobber I'm building weighs around 150kg but it is based off a small bike. And thats still lighter than a 250cc magna (180kg).

[Sable]

Look them up, they have a bona fide industrial pump motor in them, even Harley has moved on a bit from those days

[GrayWolf]

246 is that kerb weight ready to ride, or dry?

I guess you're not going to be bench pressing the thing but I dunno, ligher = better, surely?

for flicking through bends 100% better, but when the road surface starts getting ugly, then a heavier bike with decent suspension will just feel more stable and 'planted'... but at the expense of rapid changes of direction.