Motorcycling

[Stone]

more of Nevada












Shot from the cab of my truck on the road home:

 

[Stone]

At Kneeslider....an interesting engine design.

http://thekneeslider.com/coaxe-opposed-piston-diesel-engine/

CoAxe Opposed Piston Diesel Engine

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Manufacturer's site:
http://www.coaxe.com.au/

 

[The Man]

Which do you like better NV or AZ as far the people are concerned

 

[Stone]

Which do you like better NV or AZ as far the people are concerned

I rode Arizona late in the year and it was very pleasant especially for camping out.
But the ride in Nevada was in July and hot, 117 in the casino hotel's parking lot at noon and people there said it was a moderate summer.
I liked both rides, but I'd pick Arizona to go back to.
More elevation changes where I rode and the environment not as severe as the desert in Nevada.
Nevada was so dry, after several hours of riding in the desert I could smell spring water from the mountain aquifers a 1/4 mile away. That was an interesting experience.

I think people in Arizona were a little friendlier, but with all the social conflicts with illegal immigrants going on now, I suspect that's changed.

 

[MMMMatilde]

Your photos are gorgeous, very beautiful. When my Dad was alive he would love riding his motorbike, I think it was a Kawasaki or a Honda? I think? It was green and my helmet matched, it was my only claim to coolness when I was younger.

 

[Stone]

Thanks for the compliment
Kawasaki favored green often. Could be.

 

[Stone]

Something a bit different.
The Ace Cycle Car, a three wheeler powered by Harley Davidson and licensed under Morgan.

http://cycle-car.com/

Not cheap.....$48K and up.......but pretty neat looking, imo.

 

[Stone]

Another interesting three wheeler.
The Indy Cycle Car.
http://www.indycycle.net/main.htm

Powered by a motorcycle engine.

 

[Stone]

And the beast of three wheelers, the T Rex by Campagna Motors.

http://www.campagnamotors.com/

There seem to be several models, but I like this one the most:

BMW 1649 cc, 6 cylinder 160 HP engine, 6 speed sequential transmission

Not cheap, starts at $58K

 

[The Man]

I think people in Arizona were a little friendlier, but with all the social conflicts with illegal immigrants going on now, I suspect that's changed.

I have like most people I met from AZ..but havent met many from NV

 

[Stone]

Peugeot 20 Cup

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[Stone]

FYI for those looking for motorcycle parts and accessories

two decent sources with reasonable pricing.
I've used both but find I've been using the MC Super Store more often.

https://www.denniskirk.com/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/node/index...SPGGJBVI&merchant=AJO8BSPGGJBVI&redirect=true
(Motorcycle Super Store)


Anyone else have favorite sources?

 

[Stone]

This is a very rare motorcycle I came across at a museum in Canton Ohio.
It is an early VW motorcycle. It was contracted out to Gillera and sold under the VW brand name.
It's a 1965
The paint is poor on the tank so the VW logo is difficult you read, but look closely, it's there.

The museum director said it was one of two shipped privately into the US and the only one known to exist in the US now........ and the rest sold in Germany.

 

[Stone]

Heads Up Display on a motorcycle helmet.

http://thekneeslider.com/nuviz-ride-head-up-display-for-motorcycle-helmets/

The contenders for the first really workable Head Up Display for motorcycle helmets is growing and another one, the NUVIZ Ride:HUD, currently on Kickstarter looks like one of the best we've seen so far. It can be installed on the chinbar of your current helmet which is pretty much a prerequisite for any system if it's going to succeed in the market.

The Ride:HUD unit is quickly clamped to your helmet and can be swapped between helmets easily. Your visor can be open, closed or partially open because the transparent screen that displays the information is part of the unit. The information for the display is provided by the Ride:CLOUD app that runs on your smartphone. The many different types of information that can be displayed are selected by a controller mounted on your handlebars, tank or anyplace convenient and is connected by Bluetooth. The controller can be operated with gloves on.

http://www.ridenuviz.com/#ridehud-3

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While an interesting application of technology, I see this as a tremendous distraction in a sport that requires 100% attention to safety.
Watch the video and consider the distraction just from having to switch modes.
This is definitely not wise for an inexperienced/new rider.

It's interesting, but having ridden motorcycles most of my life, I've found even a GPS mounted on the handlebars is a dangerous distraction in urban/suburban driving.

I suspect there will be numerous liability law suits to follow

 

[The Man]

And the beast of three wheelers, the T Rex by Campagna Motors.

http://www.campagnamotors.com/

There seem to be several models, but I like this one the most:



BMW 1649 cc, 6 cylinder 160 HP engine, 6 speed sequential transmission

Not cheap, starts at $58K

Looks sharp.

 

[Stone]

There are rumors of a new Harley Davidson motorcycle that might be announced soon.
An electric motorcycle.
All is speculation, but this might be it:

I'll post more as it becomes available.

 

[Stone]

More info on the HD electric motorcycle:

http://news.yahoo.com/harley-davidson-introduces-electric-motorcycle-115943100.html

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Harley-Davidson will unveil its first electric motorcycle next week, and President Matt Levatich said he expects the company known for its big touring bikes and iconic brand to become a leader in developing technology and standards for electric vehicles.

Worth reading the whole article.

 

[The Man]

I ready like this picture here that you posted of the Morgan.

 

[Stone]

Here's a Harley Davidson video about their electric MC

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[Stone]

I ready like this picture here that you posted of the Morgan.

Classic lines like that never die, they get repackaged.
I like it, too.