Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Arlen Ness Electric Motorcycle
Actually I think the fake cylinder heads look much nicer than my battery box. I wouldn't mind having something like that on my bike. http://home.comcast.net/~damonhenry/Suzuki09.jpg Naw, you just need a cover on the front box is all. Go to McMaster and buy some 1/8" PVC and have at it with a heat gun! Here's an idea. What if you painted both boxes to match the tank? I think that would really bring the whole thing together. -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle Listserv http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/listserv
Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Arlen Ness Electric Motorcycle
that they'll either: A) Think that it's some kind of electric piston, or B) won't consider it a real bike without cylinder heads, despite _knowing_ it's electric? Of course, then there's the gas tank ... I suspect it's B. That's been my first hand impression with a lot of motorcyclists unfortunately. -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle Listserv http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/listserv
Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Arlen Ness Electric Motorcycle
On the flip side, you didn't build a custom bike -- you fit your components into an existing frame, which (to me) is rather an accomplishment in itself. Making a custom frame around the components is (in some sense) "easier". A lot of the 'customs' aren't. The builder often just buys the parts then fabs them up. Not all do this and I understand that it's not even a necessity but it bugs me. I dunno about you guys but when I convert a bike, I think it's fun to try NOT to modify the frame at all. So far both of my conversion are 'drop in'. You could pull the electric components and put the ICE back in, for what ever reason. Maybe it's just my nerdy nature; chrome and unnecessary decoration are superfluous. I'll agree with that to a medium-large degree. Nearly all my bikes (ICE and EV) are rattle canned. Though, I have to publicly admit that my number 2 bike (Rapier) is getting fancy ass doo-dads just 'cause. I rather think this bike is pretty damn cool, despite being an ICE; It has "Road Warrior" written all over it: http://www.bikeweb.com/node/980 I've seen that one before. I like it. -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle Listserv http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/listserv
Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Arlen Ness Electric Motorcycle
True that battery box isn't pretty, but a bit of fairing would help looks and aerodynamics. The cardboard doesn't help, either. On the flip side, you didn't build a custom bike -- you fit your components into an existing frame, which (to me) is rather an accomplishment in itself. Making a custom frame around the components is (in some sense) "easier". In a larger sense, though, people seem to really shy away from the "rolling science project" look; they really want to hide the nature of the vehicle. Personally, I like that look, provided it's not gratuitous or non-utilitarian. Maybe it's just my nerdy nature; chrome and unnecessary decoration are superfluous. And don't get me started on those little leather tassels on the handlebars. *shudder* Just seems odd that the only vehicles with those are choppers, and ... little pink bicycles for girls. I rather think this bike is pretty damn cool, despite being an ICE; It has "Road Warrior" written all over it: http://www.bikeweb.com/node/980 damon henry wrote: Actually I think the fake cylinder heads look much nicer than my battery box. I wouldn't mind having something like that on my bike. http://home.comcast.net/~damonhenry/Suzuki09.jpg From: Eric Poulsen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: ElectricMotorcycles To: ElectricMotorcycles Subject: Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Arlen Ness Electric Motorcycle Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2007 09:56:47 -0800 Not at all impressed. Also, this bike, and the CHP electric chopper (http://www.bikernet.com/bikebarn/PageViewer.asp?PageID=583) seem to have a need for a fake motor, or at least cylinder heads. Why is that? The CHP article even calls it an "Electric V-Twin," which is ridiculous, as the V-Twin refers to the piston engine layout. Do they really think people are so stupid that they'll either: A) Think that it's some kind of electric piston, or B) won't consider it a real bike without cylinder heads, despite _knowing_ it's electric? Of course, then there's the gas tank ... Of course, noone ever accused the custom chopper guys of having substance over style. Mike wrote: http://www.bikemenu.com/builder/Arlen_Ness/Arlen_Ness_Electric_Motorcycle001.jpg http://www.bikemenu.com/builder/Arlen_Ness/Arlen_Ness_Electric_Motorcycle002.jpg http://www.bikemenu.com/builder/Arlen_Ness/Arlen_Ness_Electric_Motorcycle003.jpg http://www.bikemenu.com/builder/Arlen_Ness/Arlen_Ness_Electric_Motorcycle004.jpg I'm not terribly impressed with the looks of that. Any one else? It looks to me like they tossed some batteries in the frame then wrapped them with a bread box. Ness usually comes up with better looking stuff than that. _ Check out all that glitters with the MSN Entertainment Guide to the Academy Awards® http://movies.msn.com/movies/oscars2007/?icid=ncoscartagline2
Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Arlen Ness Electric Motorcycle
Actually I think the fake cylinder heads look much nicer than my battery box. I wouldn't mind having something like that on my bike. http://home.comcast.net/~damonhenry/Suzuki09.jpg From: Eric Poulsen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: ElectricMotorcycles To: ElectricMotorcycles Subject: Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Arlen Ness Electric Motorcycle Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2007 09:56:47 -0800 Not at all impressed. Also, this bike, and the CHP electric chopper (http://www.bikernet.com/bikebarn/PageViewer.asp?PageID=583) seem to have a need for a fake motor, or at least cylinder heads. Why is that? The CHP article even calls it an "Electric V-Twin," which is ridiculous, as the V-Twin refers to the piston engine layout. Do they really think people are so stupid that they'll either: A) Think that it's some kind of electric piston, or B) won't consider it a real bike without cylinder heads, despite _knowing_ it's electric? Of course, then there's the gas tank ... Of course, noone ever accused the custom chopper guys of having substance over style. Mike wrote: http://www.bikemenu.com/builder/Arlen_Ness/Arlen_Ness_Electric_Motorcycle001.jpg http://www.bikemenu.com/builder/Arlen_Ness/Arlen_Ness_Electric_Motorcycle002.jpg http://www.bikemenu.com/builder/Arlen_Ness/Arlen_Ness_Electric_Motorcycle003.jpg http://www.bikemenu.com/builder/Arlen_Ness/Arlen_Ness_Electric_Motorcycle004.jpg I'm not terribly impressed with the looks of that. Any one else? It looks to me like they tossed some batteries in the frame then wrapped them with a bread box. Ness usually comes up with better looking stuff than that. _ Check out all that glitters with the MSN Entertainment Guide to the Academy Awards® http://movies.msn.com/movies/oscars2007/?icid=ncoscartagline2
Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Arlen Ness Electric Motorcycle
Well besides a basic ewww.. It says The batteries should allow the bike to run six hours at 80 mph." Statements like that lead people to some real disapointment if not true. ANd if it were where the heck do I get me some! --- Eric Poulsen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Not at all impressed. > > Also, this bike, and the CHP electric chopper > (http://www.bikernet.com/bikebarn/PageViewer.asp?PageID=583) > seem to > have a need for a fake motor, or at least cylinder > heads. Why is that? > The CHP article even calls it an "Electric V-Twin," > which is ridiculous, > as the V-Twin refers to the piston engine layout. > Do they really think > people are so stupid that they'll either: A) Think > that it's some kind > of electric piston, or B) won't consider it a real > bike without cylinder > heads, despite _knowing_ it's electric? Of course, > then there's the gas > tank ... > > Of course, noone ever accused the custom chopper > guys of having > substance over style. > > > > Mike wrote: > >> > http://www.bikemenu.com/builder/Arlen_Ness/Arlen_Ness_Electric_Motorcycle001.jpg > > >> > >> > http://www.bikemenu.com/builder/Arlen_Ness/Arlen_Ness_Electric_Motorcycle002.jpg > > >> > >> > http://www.bikemenu.com/builder/Arlen_Ness/Arlen_Ness_Electric_Motorcycle003.jpg > > >> > >> > http://www.bikemenu.com/builder/Arlen_Ness/Arlen_Ness_Electric_Motorcycle004.jpg > > >> > > > > I'm not terribly impressed with the looks of that. > Any one else? It > > looks to me like they tossed some batteries in the > frame then wrapped > > them with a bread box. Ness usually comes up with > better looking stuff > > than that. > > > > >
Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Arlen Ness Electric Motorcycle
Not at all impressed. Also, this bike, and the CHP electric chopper (http://www.bikernet.com/bikebarn/PageViewer.asp?PageID=583) seem to have a need for a fake motor, or at least cylinder heads. Why is that? The CHP article even calls it an "Electric V-Twin," which is ridiculous, as the V-Twin refers to the piston engine layout. Do they really think people are so stupid that they'll either: A) Think that it's some kind of electric piston, or B) won't consider it a real bike without cylinder heads, despite _knowing_ it's electric? Of course, then there's the gas tank ... Of course, noone ever accused the custom chopper guys of having substance over style. Mike wrote: http://www.bikemenu.com/builder/Arlen_Ness/Arlen_Ness_Electric_Motorcycle001.jpg http://www.bikemenu.com/builder/Arlen_Ness/Arlen_Ness_Electric_Motorcycle002.jpg http://www.bikemenu.com/builder/Arlen_Ness/Arlen_Ness_Electric_Motorcycle003.jpg http://www.bikemenu.com/builder/Arlen_Ness/Arlen_Ness_Electric_Motorcycle004.jpg I'm not terribly impressed with the looks of that. Any one else? It looks to me like they tossed some batteries in the frame then wrapped them with a bread box. Ness usually comes up with better looking stuff than that.
Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Arlen Ness Electric Motorcycle
http://www.bikemenu.com/builder/Arlen_Ness/Arlen_Ness_Electric_Motorcycle001.jpg http://www.bikemenu.com/builder/Arlen_Ness/Arlen_Ness_Electric_Motorcycle002.jpg http://www.bikemenu.com/builder/Arlen_Ness/Arlen_Ness_Electric_Motorcycle003.jpg http://www.bikemenu.com/builder/Arlen_Ness/Arlen_Ness_Electric_Motorcycle004.jpg I'm not terribly impressed with the looks of that. Any one else? It looks to me like they tossed some batteries in the frame then wrapped them with a bread box. Ness usually comes up with better looking stuff than that. -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle Listserv http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/listserv
