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01-27-2012, 10:55 AM

Clayvis

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No shifting? Reminds me of my lawn mower engine powered mini-bike. Just twist the grip and go. Guess I should have mounted a 750 honda motor in that mini-bike. Would have been the same kind of thing...

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01-27-2012, 11:28 AM

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Since nobody has asked so far, what does one of those cost?.,,

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01-28-2012, 07:36 PM

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Since nobody has asked so far, what does one of those cost?.,,

They begin at about the same as a CVO Ultra Classic. Can spend more if you want more. They weigh slightly more than the 889 pound Ultra Classic, Unless you get the aluminum motor and it is less,, mine is 850lbs dry. Brakes are on the handlebars, no foot levers. One speed automatic good for 160mph,,, run 70mph at 2900rpm.

Darryl

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01-28-2012, 08:41 PM

tiretronix

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I have yet to see one of those V8 bikes that didn't look utterly ridiculous. I can think of a bunch of better things to so with a motor like that other than limiting it with crappy frame geometry. Are those things limited? Have to be there is no way in hell someone is using 500+ HP on two wheels with a 2-3 gear auto.

Other than bragging right to those who would care, what problem is this solving?

I'm with you on that. They are just for show, just like an OCC bike. Personally I like to ride a motorcycle and not just a motor. It just seems to take away way what motorcycles are about. It would be kinda like putting a shed on a 10 ton air conditioner. You can stay cooled, but don't try to move around.