Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] diesel motorcycle

2012-11-22 Thread Kurt Nolte
While I applaud the idea, I imagine that thing is a DOG to ride even by my low standards of performance. Wish someone made a real, proper diesel motorcycle. :( -Kurt On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 2:08 PM, Jeremy Kindy wrote: > Love the rifle holster and canteen. > > -- You received this message bec

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] diesel motorcycle

2012-11-19 Thread Jeremy Kindy
Love the rifle holster and canteen. On Sun, Nov 18, 2012 at 8:06 PM, Javier Garcia wrote: > http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/mcy/3418245126.html > > > > On Sun, Nov 18, 2012 at 6:18 PM, wrote: > >> I know. Boston craigslist search diesel motorcycle. I don't know how to >> send the link >> >> >>

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] diesel motorcycle

2012-11-18 Thread Javier Garcia
http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/mcy/3418245126.html On Sun, Nov 18, 2012 at 6:18 PM, wrote: > I know. Boston craigslist search diesel motorcycle. I don't know how to > send the link > > > On Sun, Nov 18, 2012 at 3:38 PM, Kurt Nolte wrote: > >> H... that doesn't seem to have worked the way

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] diesel motorcycle

2012-11-18 Thread bobcat732
I know. Boston craigslist search diesel motorcycle. I don't know how to send the link On Sun, Nov 18, 2012 at 3:38 PM, Kurt Nolte wrote: > H... that doesn't seem to have worked the way you'd hoped. :( > > -Kurt > > > On Sun, Nov 18, 2012 at 3:31 PM, bobcat...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> >> https

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] diesel motorcycle

2012-11-18 Thread Kurt Nolte
H... that doesn't seem to have worked the way you'd hoped. :( -Kurt On Sun, Nov 18, 2012 at 3:31 PM, bobcat...@gmail.com wrote: > > https://accounts.craigslist.org/eaf?postingID=3418245126&token=U2FsdGVkX182NzI0NjcyNAn1pN29PgGYSvMtC_2A5p3FcnO-N88WVHE3W6qLvgNq9WQqKRSuGLGdKQeMFxwFv7nbSWSbGBLT

[Nighthawk Lovers] diesel motorcycle

2012-11-18 Thread bobcat...@gmail.com
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RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel motorcycle

2012-08-06 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
@googlegroups.com Sent: 8/6/2012 8:35 pm To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel motorcycle I actually wrote an email to Harley Davidson's marketing division (and only because I couldn't find an email for their design department). Told them that they could probably

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel motorcycle

2012-08-06 Thread Kurt Nolte
I actually wrote an email to Harley Davidson's marketing division (and only because I couldn't find an email for their design department). Told them that they could probably sell, with ease, a supercharged Harley 1600cc V-twin diesel to their fanbase. It ticks off so many boxes: clattery big indust

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel motorcycle

2012-08-06 Thread Dave duChene
Couldn't have said it better. Dave On 6 August 2012 20:25, Kurt Nolte wrote: > They went bankrupt because their bike really wasn't very good. They > marketed it toward an audience that actually cares about vehicle weight, > and it weighs in on the heavy end: 225kg, that's nearly 500 pounds empty

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel motorcycle

2012-08-06 Thread Kurt Nolte
They went bankrupt because their bike really wasn't very good. They marketed it toward an audience that actually cares about vehicle weight, and it weighs in on the heavy end: 225kg, that's nearly 500 pounds empty. Add rider, gear, accessories... and you're easily at a 600+ pound bike. For a "serio

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel motorcycle

2012-08-06 Thread Dave duChene
The website says they went backrupt, too bad looks like a good bike. I drive a diesel car, would like to try a bike. Dave On 6 August 2012 18:31, bobcat...@gmail.com wrote: > http://www.dieselmotorcycles.**eu/ > > -- > You received this message because you ar

[Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel motorcycle

2012-08-06 Thread bobcat...@gmail.com
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel Motorcycle

2011-04-22 Thread vadik selo
I'd have to agree, the reason why motorcycles are so much fun is because you get to shift whenever you want and stuff. Thats why all the cars I owned are manual shift. Not the most appealing look of that bike either... :( On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 3:41 PM, Kurt Nolte wrote: > Also have to remembe

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel Motorcycle

2011-04-22 Thread Allen Thomas
ps.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel Motorcycle i wish i could... Little pricey... But a guy can dream right? -Original Message- Date: Friday, April 22, 2011 5:22:10 pm To: "nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com" From: "Kyle Munz" Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers]

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel Motorcycle

2011-04-22 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
i wish i could... Little pricey... But a guy can dream right? -Original Message- Date: Friday, April 22, 2011 5:22:10 pm To: "nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com" From: "Kyle Munz" Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel Motorcycle Sounds like you should get a oneway

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel Motorcycle

2011-04-22 Thread Kyle Munz
riginal Message- > Date: Friday, April 22, 2011 3:01:12 pm > To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > From: "Joey Kelley" > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel Motorcycle > > Well then - Paul - if you get one - I suggest removing the front > differential / drive assembly

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel Motorcycle

2011-04-22 Thread paul annen
eel drive > is optional... And i want the touring model... > > > -Original Message- > Date: Friday, April 22, 2011 3:01:12 pm > To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > From: "Joey Kelley" > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel Motorcycle > > Well

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel Motorcycle

2011-04-22 Thread greenzer...@gmail.com
i fowarded the reply from the company to the group. The foward wheel drive is optional... And i want the touring model... -Original Message- Date: Friday, April 22, 2011 3:01:12 pm To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com From: "Joey Kelley" Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Love

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel Motorcycle

2011-04-22 Thread MrViggy
Not necessarily computer controlled. CVT's have been around for a while: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuously_variable_transmission Viggy On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 1:41 PM, Kurt Nolte wrote: > Also have to remember it's a CVT: no gear shifting, got to let the computer > decide what gear you

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel Motorcycle

2011-04-22 Thread Kurt Nolte
Also have to remember it's a CVT: no gear shifting, got to let the computer decide what gear you belong in. :( That's half the fun for me! I wouldn't mind something like this... http://www.gizmag.com/go/4273/ -Kurt On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 3:00 PM, Joey Kelley wrote: > Well then - Paul - if you

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel Motorcycle

2011-04-22 Thread Joey Kelley
Well then - Paul - if you get one - I suggest removing the front differential / drive assembly (whatever they call it) and replacing with a normal axle. Should improve the economy, if only due to less weight. -Joey On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 2:52 PM, Kurt Nolte wrote: > According to several oth

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel Motorcycle

2011-04-22 Thread Kurt Nolte
According to several other reviewers, horribly. Nose heavy and generally unresponsive. These same reviews mentioned that their fuel economy estimates are quite optimistic. Overall would have been better if they were just rear wheel drive. Kurt On Apr 22, 2011 2:32 PM, "Joey Kelley" wrote: I ju

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel Motorcycle

2011-04-22 Thread Joey Kelley
I just can't get over the two wheel drive. Granted for a dirt bike type application I see a real benefit - but how would it handle? Pulling and pushing at once H. -Joey On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 2:27 PM, Kyle Munz wrote: > For anyone who didn't do the math (or the google), 2.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel Motorcycle

2011-04-22 Thread Kyle Munz
For anyone who didn't do the math (or the google), 2.1 l/100km at 90 kmh is 112mpg at 56mph. -Kyle On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 8:24 AM, paul annen wrote: > i just contacted them to see if i could buy one and have it shiped to me... > had BMW styling and ITS DIESEL im in love > > > On Fri, Apr

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel Motorcycle

2011-04-22 Thread paul annen
i just contacted them to see if i could buy one and have it shiped to me... had BMW styling and ITS DIESEL im in love On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 6:04 AM, Kurtis wrote: > http://www.gizmag.com/the-2wd-track-diesel-motorcycle-with-cvt/10636/ > looks like fun if you have the money to buy one > > -

[Nighthawk Lovers] Diesel Motorcycle

2011-04-22 Thread Kurtis
http://www.gizmag.com/the-2wd-track-diesel-motorcycle-with-cvt/10636/ looks like fun if you have the money to buy one -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegro