Recent BD stuff

[Big Dave]

With Indian launched in NZ now here's some riding impressions on a Chieftain and Chief Classic models.
(The full test of the Chieftain is in an upcoming Kiwi Rider.)





Just some visuals of the Classic:


Also coming up in Kiwi Rider is a test on the H-D Ultra Classic:


Here's a nice V-Rod for Heavy Duty - the magazine and the bike shop.




I've also been doing Time Lapses of the recent test bikes. Building the collection on my blog here:
http://www.bigdavesplace.co/2014/03/...sing-time.html

[Big Dave]

And lately I've been working with Mark Hinchliffe on www.motorbikewriter.tv
Here's a playlist with a heap of different bikes and events:

Edit - For some reason it doesn't work when I embed it. Works in post preview and not when I save it.
Here's the link:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...dlHqV2M_eyBq22

Here's some of the recent bikes - vids work individually:



I've submitted a Zero Electric test to Kiwi Rider too.

[SMOKEU]

That Beond bike is a hideous monstrosity. Kill it with fire.

[unstuck]

Thats a lot of video footage to sit through in one sitting big fella. Which one gave you the biggest smile, thats what I want to know.

[Big Dave]

... biggest smile, thats what I want to know.

The cheque from You Tube.

Favourite bikes lately are the Indian Chief Classic and the Harley Ultra Classic.

[Laava]

Did you get to ride the letric one!

[Big Dave]

Did you get to ride the letric one!

Sure did. And it seems contrary to most interweb haters I liked it.
They still have some issues with range as far as a replacement for your fossil fueled Dual Sport goes, but they have reached the point of viability as a commuter and even for escaping the city for a few hours.

[Laava]

Seems commuting is where they are ideal. Was interesting that in the video, it starts off at a gas station where it will never need to go but the reality is this is it's biggest downside. If only you could pull in and just replenish the powere source! A minimum 3.5 hrs charge severely limits its usability. Wonder if they will get mainstream and have a replacable cell setup. Like they have with gas bottles? Oh well, hope I live long enough to find out!

[Big Dave]

Seems commuting is where they are ideal. Was interesting that in the video, it starts off at a gas station where it will never need to go but the reality is this is it's biggest downside. If only you could pull in and just replenish the powere source! A minimum 3.5 hrs charge severely limits its usability. Wonder if they will get mainstream and have a replaceable cell setup. Like they have with gas bottles? Oh well, hope I live long enough to find out!

True.

Zero claim 1c per KM - and riding on past the servos has a certain attraction.

Tyres, brakes and belt are pretty much the only serviceable items. They are close to maintenance free - and the torque of the motor is joyous.

And Yeah - I think 'power stations' with battery quick-exchanges will be the way it will go. And it won't be that long.

[Laava]

Definitely starting to make some cool electric bike now that is for sure!

[Big Dave]

Some new Vlog stuff. The graphics on the vids are designed to work on this page: http://www.davidcohen.co/video.html

Or here they are embedded:

Getting back on a Triumph was very nice. Some NZ quality roads at the end of the vid too.

Couple of similar but quite different Victory Bikes.

[unstuck]

I do like the look of that Gunner, think I may have mentioned that.

[buggerit]

Have you got any tests on something fun to ride on NZ twisties?

[Big Dave]

Have you got any tests on something fun to ride on NZ twisties?

My Hinterland bike test routes are similar to NZ conditions in parts - with better surfaces.

Fun abounded.

[R650R]

The cheque from You Tube.

Was it worth going into town to bank??? Heard ad revenue is only one cent per thousand views or something??? I refuse to subject my viewers to ads for pennies in return...