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Orange County Choppers Builds an EV. Seriously

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Re: Orange County Choppers Builds an EV. Seriously

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Post by smokinn »

10ren wrote: post #8

The styling seems a little too inspired by the segway... Silence wouldn't be valued by the bikies I've seen. Also, pedestrian accidents will probably increase for a while, until we stop trusting our ears for traffic. On my bicycle, I've noticed people not looking for traffic because can't hear any traffic. I wonder if there is a segment of motorbike riders for whom silence is a crucial benefit? That could be a good n…

I've always been slightly on the fence about getting a motorcycle. One of the things I don't like is the noise so getting rid of that puts me a little close to actually getting myself in motion. (The other is the long regulatory period where you have to get your learner's, then the classes, then ride with a partner, etc)

Re: Orange County Choppers Builds an EV. Seriously

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Post by look_lookatme »

mahmud wrote: post #6
taitems wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What's the mileage like? You'd have to be proud if its comparable to a technology giant like Siemens!

We license Yamaha, Honda engines for now. We might even get this engine, but the body is custom built. Current site is flash-based. The company is an Aussie boutique shop with A-list celebrity and activist clients: http://deus.com.au/ I am bringing that to the U.S., Middle East and Europe. [Edit: We're also offering a very handsome sales commission for referrals. Email in profile. I can say this in HN can't I? Fuckit…

Holy crap.

I don't know much about motorcycles, but some of those SR400 models are mindblowingly beautiful.

Well done.

Re: Orange County Choppers Builds an EV. Seriously

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Post by jnorthrop »

10ren wrote: post #8

The styling seems a little too inspired by the segway... Silence wouldn't be valued by the bikies I've seen. Also, pedestrian accidents will probably increase for a while, until we stop trusting our ears for traffic. On my bicycle, I've noticed people not looking for traffic because can't hear any traffic. I wonder if there is a segment of motorbike riders for whom silence is a crucial benefit? That could be a good n…

Loud motorcycles are one of my pet peeves. I have never been able to figure out why someone would want to make their motorcycle as loud as possible. Don't they realize how rude it is to every single house, pedestrian, etc. they pass? When I see one I immediately project a complete a-hole personallity onto that person, because I assume he really doesn't care about anyone but himself.

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Post by bfinch »

jnorthrop wrote: post #13
10ren wrote: post #8

The styling seems a little too inspired by the segway... Silence wouldn't be valued by the bikies I've seen. Also, pedestrian accidents will probably increase for a while, until we stop trusting our ears for traffic. On my bicycle, I've noticed people not looking for traffic because can't hear any traffic. I wonder if there is a segment of motorbike riders for whom silence is a crucial benefit? That could be a good n…

Loud motorcycles are one of my pet peeves. I have never been able to figure out why someone would want to make their motorcycle as loud as possible. Don't they realize how rude it is to every single house, pedestrian, etc. they pass? When I see one I immediately project a complete a-hole personallity onto that person, because I assume he really doesn't care about anyone but himself.

I find them annoying too, but the safety advantage while riding on highways is clear. The safety of the rider is, in my opinion, of more importance than any mild annoyance a loud bike might cause. That said, I suspect, like you, that safety was not the reason a lot of riders picked a loud bike.

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Post by mahmud »

look_lookatme wrote: post #12
mahmud wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

We license Yamaha, Honda engines for now. We might even get this engine, but the body is custom built. Current site is flash-based. The company is an Aussie boutique shop with A-list celebrity and activist clients: http://deus.com.au/ I am bringing that to the U.S., Middle East and Europe. [Edit: We're also offering a very handsome sales commission for referrals. Email in profile. I can say this in HN can't I? Fuckit…

Holy crap. I don't know much about motorcycles, but some of those SR400 models are mindblowingly beautiful. Well done.

Thank you. They're made with love.
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