Electric Baggers ............
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I can't imagine performing a slow speed maneuver (tight U-turn, or a tight left or right turn from a full stop, to name just two) without using a clutch's friction zone. My only non-clutch two wheel experience was on a rented urban scooter....throttle response was "herky-jerky" at best. I can't imagine trying to maneuver a 900lb without the ability to work a friction zone.
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My guess is being a motor and not an engine and will respond different. But I do like my clutch
Be interesting to hear from someone who road livewire
Be interesting to hear from someone who road livewire
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I have to chime in, electric motorcycles are an abomination to the motorcycle community, especially Harley Davidson. I understand that business is business and they ( the MOCO) have to pander to the tofu/vegan buttholes of the world, but, Harleys have a certain sound/mystic that cannot/should not be replaced with a whirring sound. Their first delve into that world was an absolute and spectacular failure.
Keep the Harley sound and powerplants and leave the electric crap to the non-harley folks.
Keep the Harley sound and powerplants and leave the electric crap to the non-harley folks.
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Ive ridden the Zero SR some, I can answer it for that electric bike. Itll be easily done. The bike very smoothly and linearly applies power at low speed / small throttle opening. Theres no jump or lurch. Its a remarkably easy bike to ride, slow or fast. Without the need to juggle rear brakes and clutch you can focus on simply balancing and turning the bike.
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I have to chime in, electric motorcycles are an abomination to the motorcycle community, especially Harley Davidson. I understand that business is business and they ( the MOCO) have to pander to the tofu/vegan buttholes of the world, but, Harleys have a certain sound/mystic that cannot/should not be replaced with a whirring sound. Their first delve into that world was an absolute and spectacular failure.
Keep the Harley sound and powerplants and leave the electric crap to the non-harley folks.
Keep the Harley sound and powerplants and leave the electric crap to the non-harley folks.
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I think this dude is Superlow16 in disguise.
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I have to chime in, electric motorcycles are an abomination to the motorcycle community, especially Harley Davidson. I understand that business is business and they ( the MOCO) have to pander to the tofu/vegan buttholes of the world, but, Harleys have a certain sound/mystic that cannot/should not be replaced with a whirring sound. Their first delve into that world was an absolute and spectacular failure.
Keep the Harley sound and powerplants and leave the electric crap to the non-harley folks.
Keep the Harley sound and powerplants and leave the electric crap to the non-harley folks.
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