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Offline atavar

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OMFG.. is this what we are coming to?
« on: October 12, 2016, 11:45:22 AM »
A self balancing motorcycle with sci fi gadgets like auto adjusting tire tread..  is it even still a motorcycle?

http://money.cnn.com/2016/10/11/technology/bmw-next100-motorrad-motorcycle/index.html?iid=ob_homepage_tech_pool
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Re: OMFG.. is this what we are coming to?
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2016, 11:52:12 AM »
Judge Dredd!! (LOL) ("I am the LAW...") :rolleyes: :shocked: :wink: :grin: :laugh:



« Last Edit: October 12, 2016, 11:53:42 AM by JJ »
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Re: OMFG.. is this what we are coming to?
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2016, 12:10:52 PM »
Quote from: JJ on October 12, 2016, 11:52:12 AM
Judge Dredd!! (LOL) ("I am the LAW...") :rolleyes: :shocked: :wink: :grin: :laugh:





I don't hardly see how it could affect me if I don't buy one ... ?

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Re: OMFG.. is this what we are coming to?
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2016, 12:14:48 PM »
You all welcomed computers and FI, now look where it's headed  :shocked:
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Re: OMFG.. is this what we are coming to?
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2016, 12:15:44 PM »
Quote from: Lannis on October 12, 2016, 12:10:52 PM
I don't hardly see how it could affect me if I don't buy one ... ?

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Well you might laugh so hard you tip over when you see one on the street. ;)
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Re: OMFG.. is this what we are coming to?
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2016, 12:19:12 PM »
No Helmet, no protective gear either because it will avoid all accidents.  That has to be the most ridiculous statement I have ever seen from a motorcycle manufacturer.

What the heck happens when a car hits you while you're on the motorcycle then?  They seem to have completely forgotten about this possibility...basic laws of physics...what if you hit a pothole and the bike doesn't recover and you end up in the trees.

Very futuristic indeed...but to promote motorcycling w/o protective gear seems like a really stupid thing to suggest. 
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Re: OMFG.. is this what we are coming to?
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2016, 12:35:16 PM »

Still using tires? Pshaw.  :rolleyes:

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Re: OMFG.. is this what we are coming to?
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2016, 01:25:13 PM »
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Re: OMFG.. is this what we are coming to?
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2016, 02:41:50 PM »
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Re: OMFG.. is this what we are coming to?
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2016, 02:50:04 PM »
It's just vaporware - Go read " Snow Crash " by Neal Stephenson to see prior art (and it's a fun read as well).
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Re: OMFG.. is this what we are coming to?
« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2016, 02:57:20 PM »
7th grade when that hit the AM airwaves. My  8th grade civics teacher told us oil would be completely exhausted by 2000. Of course, Mom told us some whoppers as well.
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Re: OMFG.. is this what we are coming to?
« Reply #11 on: October 12, 2016, 03:05:19 PM »
Quote from: redrider on October 12, 2016, 02:57:20 PM
7th grade when that hit the AM airwaves. My  8th grade civics teacher told us oil would be completely exhausted by 2000. Of course, Mom told us some whoppers as well.

"Don't go swimming for AT LEAST half-an-hour after eating or you'll get cramps".

"Your seat cushion may be used as a flotation device".   

"DON'T cross your eyes!   They'll stay that way if you don't watch out."

We've been getting whoppers for years from all over ....

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Re: OMFG.. is this what we are coming to?
« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2016, 04:00:09 PM »
Well BMW is just trying to do their version of this - http://litmotors.com/c1/ - hyped to appeal to the hipsters and greenies..  :evil:
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Re: OMFG.. is this what we are coming to?
« Reply #13 on: October 12, 2016, 05:38:32 PM »
Quote from: Lannis on October 12, 2016, 03:05:19 PM
"Don't go swimming for AT LEAST half-an-hour after eating or you'll get cramps".

"Your seat cushion may be used as a flotation device".   

"DON'T cross your eyes!   They'll stay that way if you don't watch out."

We've been getting whoppers for years from all over ....

Lannis

"You can't have a BB gun...you'll shoot your eye out!!"   

When the cows are lying down...it's probably going to rain...

"If you continue to flog your Johnson...you'll go blind..."

Motorcycles are dangerous!   :rolleyes: :shocked: :grin: :laugh: :wink: :cool:
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Re: OMFG.. is this what we are coming to?
« Reply #14 on: October 12, 2016, 05:45:32 PM »
Self balancing, currently available now.  Eldo w/hack.  More visible for accident avoidance.  Same Eldo w/hack.  No need for helmet or special riding gear.  Same Eldo w/hack in Hawaii.  Cost is a lot less that bike.  :tongue:
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Re: OMFG.. is this what we are coming to?
« Reply #15 on: October 12, 2016, 06:13:31 PM »
" "If you continue to flog your Johnson...you'll go blind..." "

Nah, you just have to get your glasses prescription updated every couple of years.

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That's the combustion chamber of the turbo shaft. It is supposed to be on fire. You just don't usually see it but the case and fairing fell off.

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Re: OMFG.. is this what we are coming to?
« Reply #16 on: October 12, 2016, 07:02:41 PM »
" "If you continue to flog your Johnson...you'll go blind..." "

"Nah, you just have to get your glasses prescription updated every couple of years."

You'll need the glasses so you don't cut yourself when you're shaving your hands you know...
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Re: OMFG.. is this what we are coming to?
« Reply #17 on: October 13, 2016, 06:06:46 AM »
Does it have an eject button for when the rear drive explodes?   :boozing: :grin: :afro:
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