Motorcycles that are appliances

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

you should try the same engine as your silverstar in the KTM 600,
instead of 36 hp is suddenly makes 50 HP.
forget the concept of being civilised. the engine is a complete lunatic , rattles at low revs, and completely explodes over 5000 RPM
on the KTM you are short shifting in the first three gears to stop you from looping it backwards.

Oh, I know. It's the same with the ATK 605. I'm hoping to "wake up" the (31 hp) 504E Rotax from an MZ Saxon Tour that is in my ATK 604 project a bit. I have a Dellorto PHF34 carb and much more free-flowing exhaust. If that doesn't do it, a 675 cam and some head work should bump the hp.

[johnr]

I swapped bikes with a friend of mine, his Goldwing and my Daytona. The GW made such an impression on me, that I can honestly say, that I would be happy to never look at one of them again in this lifetime.

What was your friends reaction to your Daytona?

[blackcat]

What was your friends reaction to your Daytona?

Guzzi owner so he liked it, and the Goldwing is long gone. Just a case of temporary insanity on his part.

[Doppelgaenger]

I wonder how long it would take for an electric bike to feel like an appliance. I really do like the purity of riding without having to worry about gears and a throttle, but I imagine that it would get boring or old eventually.

I will probably still buy one when the battery technology doubles current range though. They're so cheap to run...

[Huzo]

Why are you worried about the gears and throttle on your bike ? Is there a problem with them ?

[Penderic]

Those mail order specials of course!

 

[Doppelgaenger]

Why are you worried about the gears and throttle on your bike ? Is there a problem with them ?

No, it's just a very different riding experience going electric. No gearbox. and smooth smooth throttle with TONS of torque

[kirkemon]

Lots of body work
Can't see the engine
very reliable
(think Honda Pacific Coast)

My Ducati is an appliance

[timonbik]

Appliance - a bike that has no starting ritual, push the button and go.  Does everything so well that you never have to give it a second thought.  As stated most Honda cars and motorcycle are that way.  Engineered to perfection.  Why do most riders resent this type of product.  Remember "The nicest people ride a Honda" slogan.   Who wants a motorcycle that the granny across the street could start!!! It has to do with man and machine being one.  The blending of personalities.  It needs you and only you and you need it.  That's what makes a motorcycle  special.
Just my  $.02 worth.  Cheers, Tim

[Penderic]

Ubercycles?

[canuguzzi]

Ubercycles?

In other news, today a motorcycle caught an updraft and made 1500 ft before landing at O'Hare. The TSA took 5 hours to go through the carry on luggage.

[pikipiki]

If it looks like a food mixer does that make it an appliance?

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=retro+food+mixer&hl=en-GB&prmd=ivns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiI_4Ki5fjMAhUGI8AKHabQDEkQ_AUIBigB#mhpiv=12?


http://bikeglam.com/dkw-hummel-classic-motorcycles

surely not.

[tazio]

My Ducati is an appliance

Probably
-Edited earlier post to include Huge storage capacity..








 

[pikipiki]

A motorcycle developed by a Fridge Magnate.

Sorry I had to get that pun in.

[PJPR01]

A motorcycle developed by a Fridge Magnate.

Sorry I had to get that pun in.

...or was that a Fridge Magnet?  (Couldn't resist!!)

[Penderic]

Uber Pooper is one. No pitstops and eco friendly too.

 

[Penderic]

Emergency response? Hmmm .... Well, gotta be nimble and visible so its not exactly a dull ride! .... disqualified! 

[Penderic]

Errr ..... no. 

Genuine Crotch Rocket!

[Hymes Inc.]

As far as appliance I guess thats all subjective. My washing machine shakes as much as my brothers sportster, don't want to swing a leg over either. I really liked my 1981 550 maxim, quiet, quick, and revy. I also really like my 1984 V65c, not as quiet, not as quick, and not as revy. Haven't been able to put any miles on the 1977 GL1000 yet, we shall see if I like that one also. 3 different bikes. For some reason my dad's GS850 suzuki does nothing for me and it is basically a bigger version of my 550 maxim, and yet I've always lusted after and XS1100. Clear as mud my tastes are.

[johnr]

If it looks like a food mixer does that make it an appliance?

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=retro+food+mixer&hl=en-GB&prmd=ivns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiI_4Ki5fjMAhUGI8AKHabQDEkQ_AUIBigB#mhpiv=12?


http://bikeglam.com/dkw-hummel-classic-motorcycles

surely not.

How was it received? Did it sell?

[pikipiki]

...or was that a Fridge Magnet?  (Couldn't resist!!)

Well that was my joke, how come my attached images arent working. 1954 Isomoto. Renzo Revolta was a Fridge Magnate. The company was originally Isothermos. Better known for their cars such as the Grifo. Now that was a desirable car.

[alanp]

I went for about 10 years owning nothing but Guzzi's, but decided a few years ago that having an "appliance" to go along with a Guzzi was the best of both worlds.  I love the V11 Lemans, but it isnt a bike I particularly enjoy riding long distances or putting down to the grocery store.  I just replaced my Suzuki vstrom with an FJR.  I will miss the vstrom, but I will enjoy the passing power of the FJR.  I had a Norge, which was a good bike in many respects and had the "character" that the FJR lacks, but it was a reliability nightmare.    It marked the end of my "Guzzi only" era. 

[brenwin]

73 BMW R75 , full fairing . The most unexciting bike I've ever had but never stopped running !

[tazio]

Oh no you didn't!
R75 as appliance!
Mod! Mod!
Where for art thou, Dusty?

[Moto]

73 BMW R75 , full fairing . The most unexciting bike I've ever had but never stopped running !

+1
R90/6, same thing.
Except it stopped running big time on a trip, requiring hundreds of miles at <50 mph to get to someone who would work on it. (It needed the transmission opened to replace a 1 dollar spring.)

I don't know what makes a bike an appliance, but like the justice said about pornography, I know it when I see it.

Moto

[Nic in Western NYS]

My 97 Bandit was in the running to be an appliance, being a UJM, but it wasn't.  Miss that bike.

[oldbike54]

Oh no you didn't!
R75 as appliance!
Mod! Mod!
Where for art thou, Dusty?

 Obviously he never rode it in the company of modern fast bikes , then a /5 gets real exciting 

 Character is meaningless when broken down along the side of a 2 lane road in Western Kansas in 100 degree heat with cattle trucks whizzing by at 90 MPH 

 Dusty

[rboe]

When I'm on the road I love an appliance bike. Gives the In the Wind feel, but the place I'm going to is as important as the journey in this case so I don't want to worry about not getting there. Comfort and power; the rest is so much meh.

In town, going for coffee, then "character" is OK. But I have too many other hobbies to have bikes with too much character. I think my XR650L is going to character its' self right out of here.

[Gliderjohn]

Quote from Dusty:

Character is meaningless when broken down along the side of a 2 lane road in Western Kansas in 100 degree heat with cattle trucks whizzing by at 90 MPH

But that experience will build character! The truck ain't the only thing whizzing when it goes by you. Oh well...cow urine cools you off if the wind is blowing which it usually is in western Kansas.
GliderJohn

[alanp]

When I'm on the road I love an appliance bike. Gives the In the Wind feel, but the place I'm going to is as important as the journey in this case so I don't want to worry about not getting there. Comfort and power; the rest is so much meh.

In town, going for coffee, then "character" is OK. But I have too many other hobbies to have bikes with too much character.

That pretty much nails it.  There is a place for the appliance bike and a place for a bike with character.  They usual aren't the same place.