Harley E Bike

[Crasherfromwayback]

Is there a lot of used grey import from the USA for Harleys man due to low cost of used units there?

Both from the US and Japan Shaun. Shitloads of used bike out there now full stop. When I first started selling for these guys there were fuck all avail, so used prices were quite close to new. Not so any more.

[HenryDorsetCase]

It's getting better mate. We've got it better than the Aussies have!

true dat. mate bought a speed triple over there and it was extraordinarily expensive I thought. He had to pay "stamp duty" on it: i.e. tax on value. LOL.

having said that they do get quite good riding weather - in any given year.

[Shaun Harris]

Both from the US and Japan Shaun. Shitloads of used bike out there now full stop. When I first started selling for these guys there were fuck all avail, so used prices were quite close to new. Not so any more.

Had forgotten about Japan market place. Wellington Motorcycles was one of the first shops I sold a 20ft container load of 24 used bikes too from Japan when I was living there years ago, them and the then Road and sport Hamilton.

[HenryDorsetCase]

this guy is doing the same thing. .... this seems like a fairly tidy example:

http://mid.co.nz/default.asp?id=501

[Big Dave]

What electric cars will sound like - bikes will probably be lumbered with the same bullshit eventually:

http://www.nhtsa.gov/SampleSounds

[Swoop]

Only the old stuck in the mud types. But HD desperately need young blood into the brand.

I'm thinking that the after-market, genuine hd branded accessory selection will become even bigger... USB drives, laptops, etc, etc.
Also, the quiet-ness of the bikes will become an issue. It's bad enough already with pedestrians with their iDiot-phones and ear-buds preventing them hearing a current hd-fartynoise exhaust. With an eBike they will be royally screwed when they stroll off of the pavement...

[Big Dave]

I'm thinking that the after-market, genuine hd branded accessory selection will become even bigger... USB drives, laptops, etc, etc.
Also, the quiet-ness of the bikes will become an issue. It's bad enough already with pedestrians with their iDiot-phones and ear-buds preventing them hearing a current hd-fartynoise exhaust. With an eBike they will be royally screwed when they stroll off of the pavement...

And the only down side of this is potential damage to the bike?

Bring back Darwin.

[R650R]

A question for the lawyers: How much is the registration? Its clearly not a moped but it does not fit the cubic centimetre capacity breaks in the current fascist regime

No doubt there will be an early days lower price teaser... bit I expect ACC wont relinquish their extortion and with these things being so quiet there maybe an added risk, higher levy...

What electric cars will sound like - bikes will probably be lumbered with the same bullshit eventually:

http://www.nhtsa.gov/SampleSounds

I think what will happen IF/When electric vehicles go mainstream is they will all be GPS tagged or some kind of Dakar style beacon tags. By then we will all have to carry a smartphone GPS enabled (anyone trying to live off the grid outside govt control will be considered a terrorist) and an APP will warn pedestrians and drivers of other vehicles, perhaps auto brake even for jaywalkers etc...

[Big Dave]

Maybe a map-app that says 'you are about to step into moving traffic, you iMoron' could get funded.

[Ocean1]

Only the old stuck in the mud types. But HD desperately need young blood into the brand.

Again?

Lookie here:

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2014/...y-press-event/

Headlight's shite, the rest looks promising.

Still no NZ dealer though...

[Big Dave]

Well, it looks like Shaun is 'righter' after all.

Although my guess is that most of the online hater types haven't actually wound the throttle on - on a modern electric bike.
I've been on a few so far and my advice is don't judge Electrics till you ride one.
They won't be for everyone - that's for sure.
The way they launch is quite scooter-ish, and there is no clutch or gear lever.
But even with today's tech - the top end torque and roll-on surge they develop is anything but 'gay'.
After what is a mostly unrewarding start - they get plenty fast - quickly.

I like a nice exhaust note. After 5 minutes riding a Zero DS I didn't miss the noise of the engine at all. It's just different.

[aum108]

Harley-Davidson will soon be unveiling their new electric motorcycle.

Is it even possible to get an electric bike to look or sound badass?

Here's a pic:

[jonbuoy]

Well, it looks like Shaun is 'righter' after all.

Although my guess is that most of the online hater types haven't actually wound the throttle on - on a modern electric bike.
I've been on a few so far and my advice is don't judge Electrics till you ride one.
They won't be for everyone - that's for sure.
They way they launch is quite scooter-ish, and there is no clutch or gear lever.
But even with today's tech - the top end torque and roll-on surge they develop is anything but 'gay'.
After what is a mostly unrewarding start - they get plenty fast - quickly.

I like a nice exhaust note. After 5 minutes riding a Zero DS I didn't miss the noise of the engine at all. It's just different.

It won´t take long for them to give better 1/4 mile times than geared ICE bikes. Instant max torque from the word go no timewasting gearshifts, direct 2WD. I love ICE and for me the extreme performance that electric bikes will be capable of in 20 years time could never make up for the sound of a Vtwin or V8.

A knight rider style "swooosh" sound I could live with though.

[Akzle]

already a thread, fukkah.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Again?

Lookie here:

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2014/...y-press-event/

Headlight's shite, the rest looks promising.

Still no NZ dealer though...

Yeah I miss not having Buell to sell mate. But it ain't gonna happen again for HD dealers I'm afraid.