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Do you think maybe he is just not as talented a rider as you and couldn`t keep of up with your near MotoGP star like speeds?
I thought maybe that post would draw you out to troll.The primary point was, once again, that 99% of riders don't use up the capability of their bikes on the streets, ESPECIALLY the "sportbikes".Secondary point was in support for bikes of this category, even if I don't particularly care for the looks of the BMW, but I'm sure functionally it will be a great tool.That was all.Now back under your bridge.
Was going to comment that if I had been on that Ducati ... Dusty
Guys, the Indian market is HUGE...
Oh, REGIONAL Indian.
There is a well developed infrastructure in India to build quality bikes.
I dunno , we do pretty good selling Indian trinkets to tourists here in Oklahoma , although unfortunately , most are now made in that other India Geez that Colombo guy was lost Dusty
I thought maybe that post would draw you out to troll.The primary point was, once again, that 99% of riders don't use up the capability of their bikes on the streets, ESPECIALLY the "sportbikes".Secondary point was in support for bikes of this category, even if I don't particularly care for the looks of the BMW, but I'm sure functionally it will be a great tool.That was all.But you had to disrespect another rider you know nothing about to get your point across. Now back under your bridge.
But you had to disrespect another rider you know nothing about to get your point across.
The primary point was, once again, that 99% of riders don't use up the capability of their bikes on the streets, ESPECIALLY the "sportbikes".
Thread drift alert, my apologies... I have yet to see a single Royal Enfield Continental GT on the road. Anyone else?On second thought, no need to respond. Just making an observation.
That statement is also true of most cars , 4x4's and the millions of 3/4 and one ton pick up trucks that primarily are transportation for just the driver... In America power is King....
And in your mind the disrespect was where exactly? Because I was quicker than him on a stretch of road? Because I waited for him?Because I anonymously took some pleasure that my slower, less modern bike was quicker that day?Perhaps you'd not jump to such silly conclusions if you had all the facts.He came up behind me FAST and got closer than I'd typically expect a stranger. So much do that I sped up about 10 mph faster than I usually take that road. But I ALSO moved over to the right 1/3 of the lane in case he wanted to pass on the long straights. He didn't. I just maintained that pace once we hit the curves and it became evident he wasn't going to pass.When he caught up after I stopped we chatted for a few minutes. I told him what a nice bike he had and he excitedly remarked how he rarely sees another Italian bike in the area other than a black and silver V7 with stripes and a fairing. I told him that was likely Cam. He mentioned he uses Ferracci as a dealership but doesn't like them. He was unaware of Eurosports in Coopersburg and said he would check them out (good since he was thinking about trading the Monster in a Multistrada).No disrespect was shown except what you seem anxious to find.
True, and that's fine. I'm not telling anyone what to buy.Ironically I just had to decide between a 4x4 (Wrangler/Colorado/Taco) and a Sporty car (STI, Focus RS).Neither set was top dogs in power, though the cars were up there.The trucks seemed practical, but I figured I just don't use a pickup enough.So I went with the fun option. Though it WILL see some off-road use (OBX beaches, Wharton Forest trails) it will primarily be a "Mall Crawler" which is why I went for the nice interior and toys, and not the electronically locking front and rear diffs.
Funny. If his Duc was white, I saw him ride by at 532/563 while I was finishing up a ride with a buddy on his new R1200RT. I was on the Ambo at the time, so we must have crossed paths before.
So you got the Jeep? Now you need to jack up that puppy and get some big noisy tires On bikes I like something that can accelerate briskly without full throttle and rowing through the gears.
Well dang , was really hoping Kev had purchased the Taco , although my understanding is that the new ones aren't built in Mexico , the plant was moved to Texas Dusty
I'm sure that's true, but up to now we haven't seen anything but low-quality, bottom-of-the-barrel, lowest-price-possible products from India, whether it be Bajaj scooters, Mahindra tractors or ... well, we won't say anything about the cars because NO ONE in the USA would put up with it.Part of the problem is the quality specification that American retailers give to Indian manufacturers. It's generally a three-part quality spec. 1) Must be made as cheaply as possible.2) Must be the lowest-cost item possible.3) Must cost fewer dollars than any other source.Nothing about finish, nothing about metallurgy, nothing about durability, nothing about function. And that's generally what we get.If Indian manufacturers can realize that Americans are not Indians, and are not desperate for the lowest-cost item they can get even if it takes a local blacksmith to keep it going, but realize that they are competing against the Japanese and Europeans for sales, then I'm sure that they can "get their minds right", put a quality product on the market, and get on with it!!Lannis
That new Taco is pretty damn nice. Have you seen it's crawl control feature? It can dig itself out of sand up to both axles. The wheels turn slowly building up sand underneath them, it's freaky.
That is freaky..does it also turn the steering wheels slowly side to side using the front axle castor to raise and lower the vehicle to shift the weight?
Akilesh states , "Even in Oklahoma" , where even the Indians approve of Mahindra Yeah , we have a couple of India Enfields here in Muskogee , and the local farmers own Mahindra tractors in fair numbers . We are still waiting on that $2K TATA however Dusty
Dusty, Yeah the TATA Nano costs more than $2k even in India. I think it costs around $5k. it is a very low end vehicle. Would be useless here.
Nope, just uses extremely fine wheel speed control. See for yourself.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19BNRvuNLWEAt 1:40 he puts it in 2WD to bury the rear.Then at 2:30 he pits it back in 4WD to bury the front.THEN at 2:50 he activates crawl control, takes his foot off the accelerator and brake and gives control to the ECM, then the truck digs itself out.
I'd like to see what it can do on level ground. He got it stuck on a steep sandy uphill slope, and got it unstuck in the downhill direction, using the hill to help. I do agree that careful, slow and steady turning of all four wheels is a great ability, but that demo was somewhat bogus.
