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Brammo Empulse / Re: There's just a single rear axle nut, right?
« on: June 02, 2021, 10:14:48 PM »
Only one and it's spec is lower than some: 55Nm.
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Off Topic / Re: DAYI Motors E-Odin
« on: June 02, 2021, 10:08:49 PM »
I too like the appearance of the bike. Very much.
The name? Not so much. Sounds like you're beginning to yodel.
The name? Not so much. Sounds like you're beginning to yodel.
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Off Topic / Re: Japanese auto makers don't care much for EVs
« on: March 23, 2021, 02:22:42 PM »
What I don't get about those pushing hydrogen: How can it possibly be efficient when you have to compress the hell out of it?
I used to own a scuba shop, and high pressure compressors use a LOT of energy. It just seems the wrong approach to me.
I used to own a scuba shop, and high pressure compressors use a LOT of energy. It just seems the wrong approach to me.
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Brammo Empulse FAQ / Re: Correct tightening torque value for the rear axle nut
« on: March 22, 2021, 05:37:30 PM »
I still have a PDF of the 2013-2014 Brammo Empulse/Empulse R Service Manual and it specifies 55 Nm for the rear axle nut.
If that helps.
If that helps.
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Brammo Empulse FAQ / Re: Correct tightening torque value for the rear axle nut
« on: March 15, 2021, 10:18:24 PM »
Whoa! That IS quite a difference!
IIRC, the Brammo value was considered atypically low by shop mechanics, but I have not definitive answer for you.
If I were you, I'd get in touch with Polaris, because erring either way could be what we'd call: VERY BAD.
IIRC, the Brammo value was considered atypically low by shop mechanics, but I have not definitive answer for you.
If I were you, I'd get in touch with Polaris, because erring either way could be what we'd call: VERY BAD.
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Off Topic / Re: The Curtiss One has arrived
« on: January 23, 2021, 03:33:54 PM »
At 78 large, I'll take 3.
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Off Topic / Re: Sondors $5000 Metacycle electric motorcycle
« on: January 23, 2021, 03:30:38 PM »
Pretty design (harsh seat?) and Sondors has been around a while.
But I'd wait until they are actually available. It's not like they're going to be whooshing out the door like Teslas.
But I'd wait until they are actually available. It's not like they're going to be whooshing out the door like Teslas.
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Off Topic / Re: BSA to build electric motorcycles in the UK
« on: January 08, 2021, 05:12:49 PM »
From the text under the image:
"EVW
"EVW
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Off Topic / Re: Merry Christmas
« on: January 01, 2021, 05:19:41 PM »
And a Happy New Year to everyone.
GOT to be better than 2020!
GOT to be better than 2020!
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Off Topic / Re: Battery future tech discussion article
« on: January 01, 2021, 05:18:44 PM »That is exactly what I was thinking after reading the article.
Reminds me of my father's saying: "Two minds with but a single thought; a half-a-thought apiece."
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Off Topic / Re: Battery future tech discussion article
« on: December 31, 2020, 02:57:25 PM »
Nice primer.
Basic explanation of why there are so many claims and so few (none!) advances that make it to market.
Basic explanation of why there are so many claims and so few (none!) advances that make it to market.
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Off Topic / Brian Wismann's Lightfighter vs. Gas Bikes at Button Willow
« on: December 15, 2020, 03:44:47 PM »4:24 min.
TL/DR - Check out the group start where his bike is in the back of the pack, for about 4 seconds:
https://youtu.be/lQtuyxSE1Gk?t=110
Interview with Brian Wismann about development of the bike:
15 min.
Brian's blog:
https://www.lightfighter-racing.com/
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Off Topic / Re: 2021 BMW Vision DC Roadster electric motorcycle
« on: November 26, 2020, 05:00:43 PM »
The Honda CBR 1000RR R-SP has a paint job that requires everyone on the road to be taking Dilantin or, at least, Dramamine.
Yeah, the Vision DC Roadster looks "breezy" and totally impractical. Grabs eyeballs though.
Yeah, the Vision DC Roadster looks "breezy" and totally impractical. Grabs eyeballs though.
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Off Topic / Re: H-D's new E-bike company
« on: November 09, 2020, 05:01:05 PM »
Very expensive looking.
I'd guess they're just trying to capitalize on their name, because they are entering a space that already has lots of contenders, many of them high-quality, that offer folks that use e-bikes in utilitarian ways much more practical designs. E.g. no fender or rack or water bottle bosses, no integrated useful headlight. Of course HD wouldn't release other much more expensive models with these features...
Not being a person enamored of the Motor Company, I'll just have to wait for pricing and features to decide.
I'd guess they're just trying to capitalize on their name, because they are entering a space that already has lots of contenders, many of them high-quality, that offer folks that use e-bikes in utilitarian ways much more practical designs. E.g. no fender or rack or water bottle bosses, no integrated useful headlight. Of course HD wouldn't release other much more expensive models with these features...
Not being a person enamored of the Motor Company, I'll just have to wait for pricing and features to decide.
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Off Topic / Zero and Deus Equals EPorn
« on: October 16, 2020, 10:37:49 PM »
Zero Motorcycles and Deus ex Machina have joined forces to create the first fully customized Zero Motorcycles SR/S.
This build marks a significant landmark as Deus
This build marks a significant landmark as Deus