It is my understanding that the footpeg placement and handlebar style and height will be optional based on which style you choose. I also read this online or watched a video when it was mentioned. I have been trying to re-confirm my source, but I have not found it yet.
Hey Kelly,
I responded to your making this point on another thread, but as long as I am here.....
I think the designer(s) of the Empulse made a good decision in releasing the prototype with as race inspiring a setup as possible for two reasons: 1) it keeps the silhouette cleaner, which is great visually, and bikes often sell on looks alone (after all, all of us pre-ordering are buying based on a photo, a few specs, and Brammo's reputation, right?). 2) Like it or not, sport-oriented bikes outperform more 'standard' models on the sales floor. I've seen models come and go that were incredible bikes but lacked consumer appeal because most sales were driven by young men wanting to pose as racers, or mid-life-crisis-feeding guys who need a Harley or equivalent to re-establish a sense of manhood. So the great bike that does it all but doesn't look the part just doesn't sell.
In truth it would surprise me if Brammo didn't offer it will the lower handlebars. You run a big risk changing major design elements like that when people have pre-ordered with an expectation of getting what they originally saw in photos. That might change if enough people ordering listed a desire for a higher bar, but I think that might only lead to the high bar as an option. Of course, that would work for you.
But I wouldn't worry too much about it. If Brammo doesn't offer a higher bar option, the aftermarket will. You can already find bar risers online. You may also have to swap out the brake line and add an extension to the throttle cabling, but that's what the aftermarket is for: filling a need.
So to answer your question about as to how high an upright riding position can be achieved, the answer is, assuming a throttle cable extension can be easily acquired (the bars and brake cable are standard aftermarket fare these days) you can have any riding position you want.
I guess I just prefer to ride like I'm taking a dump vs riding like I'm trying to screw the tank...
There have been a couple of brief posts in the other Empluse threads about this subject but they were in threads that were about other issues as well or veered off into other topics.
So I thought I'm make one that was dedicated to this single issue.
I indicated that I wanted an Enertia with the Empluse range and being liquid cooled (instead of the sometimes loud fan) because of my medical need from a neck surgery to be in an upright position and for visibility, both for me to see and to be seen.
Phanton made a comment that there was going to be an option for an upright riding position on the Empulse.
This is great news for me, and if it is the case, I'm ready to place my order for an Empluse 8.0.
I also think that the bike would be more attractive to law enforcement departments if it had the ability to have an upright riding position. Most, not all, but most police departments use motorcycles that have the rider sitting up as opposed to the more Ninja style bikes.
The main reasons are:
Comfort: It's hard to ride hunched over with your head at an unnatural angle for 8 to 10 hours a day.
Safety and control of the bike: An upright riding position makes a bike easier to control at lower speeds in a city environment, and gives the ability to get the riders feet on the ground faster because they stop and start more often than most riders.
Visibility: Being seen and the ability of the rider to see ahead and around easier which is important to a person whose job in a major way relies on observations.
Many of these reasons also apply to me and I think many other riders that want to have a nice cruiser feeling as opposed to racing from one stop light to the next or zooming mountain roads, which I know is a lot of fun.
So, anybody have thoughts on how they might achieve an upright position, how upright are we talking, and any confirmation of this possibility?
How do you brake from the upper hand position?
Gavin
For a motorcycle, going 60 mph or more, or in town going slower but having idiots trying to turn left on me and such, well I sure wouldn't want my hands that far from the brakes.
Gavin
You would need a second throttle and brake lever right?
What do you guys think about this??I think you're very brave.
I think it is good to think "outside-the-box", but your idea might have been unsafe.
What about some bars that go up and down electronically??
That of course would not work on the Empulse. I was thinking a true cruise control (as opposed to a throttle lock) would work as most of my miles will be highway miles. The other way would be to do what Highlander suggested----2 throttles.
So that leads me to ask you guys: Do you know of any aftermarket cruise controls exist?? I would think they would. The more complicated mod would be a "Y" split on the throttle cable or maybe 2 separate cables. soooo: you guys ever heard of that. I have not.
That of course would not work on the Empulse. I was thinking a true cruise control (as opposed to a throttle lock) would work as most of my miles will be highway miles. The other way would be to do what Highlander suggested----2 throttles.
So that leads me to ask you guys: Do you know of any aftermarket cruise controls exist?? I would think they would. The more complicated mod would be a "Y" split on the throttle cable or maybe 2 separate cables. soooo: you guys ever heard of that. I have not.
Yes, you could add in a second set of throttle / brake controls. That's within the range of a hobbyist type project, certainly -- but obviously something you'd need to take care with.
It of course has a bunch of wires instead. Just wondering how one would make 2 fly by wire motor controls work in parallel.