First Harley ever that I might consider buying

[goingbush]

https://youtu.be/wU1Hv8uuDY4

[rangieman]

All good but will it go around corners and stop [bighmmm]

[goingbush]

good point , still its a Hogley Ferguson so probably plough OK !

[pop058]

I presume it is waterproof. [biggrin]

[rangieman]

I presume it is waterproof. [biggrin]
Be shocking if it wasn`t[bigwhistle]

[Homestar]

All good but will it go around corners and stop [bighmmm]

C’mon, 1 thing at a time mate - Harley will make a bike that corners well next time... Or maybe the time after... Brakes a bit after that... Maybe...

[harro]

All good but will it go around corners and stop [bighmmm]

I don’t think that’s high on the priorities of Harley riders[bigwhistle].

[Pedro_The_Swift]

I don’t think that’s high on the priorities of Harley riders[bigwhistle].

so its noisey then?

[theresanothersteve]

I'm watching the rise of hybrid and electric vehicles with interest, they are the way of the future.

But a motorcycle is about passion, and I can't get passionate about hybrid/ electric propulsion. It is devoid of character, whether that be noise (exhaust or induction) and variable torque. They have linear torque, can't even be called a curve, so you loose that thrill as the motor comes on song. There is no point in changing down, to get that kick in the pants we all love. There is no distinctive exhaust note, especially that from a twin or triple, a vee or cross plane 4...

I know my future holds an electric vehicle, but I don't want it to be a 'bike...

[Homestar]

I haven’t ridden an electric bike yet, so I’ll reserve judgement until I do but I can’t personally see me hating it as long as I can still **** off the motorists around me... 😇

[goingbush]

I'm watching the rise of hybrid and electric vehicles with interest, they are the way of the future.

But a motorcycle is about passion, and I can't get passionate about hybrid/ electric propulsion. It is devoid of character, whether that be noise (exhaust or induction) and variable torque. They have linear torque, can't even be called a curve, so you loose that thrill as the motor comes on song. There is no point in changing down, to get that kick in the pants we all love. There is no distinctive exhaust note, especially that from a twin or triple, a vee or cross plane 4...

I know my future holds an electric vehicle, but I don't want it to be a 'bike...


EV are anything linear, you are more directly connected with EV than any ICE machine. The experience is what you make of it especially since you still control the throttle. Even that troglodyte Jeremy Clarkson said he hates EV because they are "NON Linear."

[Geedublya]

A fairly fast electric bike.


https://www.youtube.com/watch'time_continue=1&v=UqlyG-HIB5k

[pop058]

I presume it is waterproof. [biggrin]


Be shocking if it wasn`t[bigwhistle]

Not the direction I was heading, but yeah, that too.[bigwhistle]

[Geedublya]

Not the direction I was heading, but yeah, that too.[bigwhistle]


Electric vehicles will be more waterproof than current ICE versions.

Low voltage electrics are relatively easy to seal.
Electric motors don't need oxygen to run and there is no intake.
Even if things get wet, copper is a much better conductor than water.

[goingbush]

No need to worry about wet electrics in EV's

Think of washing machines, dishwashers, submersible water pumps , have not heard of too many electrocutions with these household items, Even dropping a toaster in a bath wont kill you nowadays thanks to your ELCB / RCD safety switch, EV's have the same level of protection .

Australian standards allow for 20mA , (leakage between HazV and Chassis) I can programme my Isolation level. Most of the time I'm sitting at 100% ( no leakage) Worst Ive had is 92% driving through torrential rain , when / if it gets to 80% my BMS trips the HazV circuit . (its monitored on my TFT display) . Maybe if I get stuck in a river crossing ??

[vnx205]

so its noisey then?

If it isn't, then Harley owners will have to stop repeating the myth that "loud pipes save lives". :)

[pop058]

I presume it is waterproof. [biggrin]


Be shocking if it wasn`t[bigwhistle]


Not the direction I was heading, but yeah, that too.[bigwhistle]


Electric vehicles will be more waterproof than current ICE versions.

Low voltage electrics are relatively easy to seal.
Electric motors don't need oxygen to run and there is no intake.
Even if things get wet, copper is a much better conductor than water.

I was thinking more like,

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[bigwhistle]