Is motorcycling allowed?

[patches]

My Harley puts out a neck snapping 60 odd horses.

 

I want for not a single one more.

 

That’s not the ethos.

 

That said, the new 1250 lc motor puts out a stonking 150 an I think will be used in a number of models. We wait n see.

 

Yeah, 150hp is pretty impressive! Wonder if the purists will disapprove as it ditches those 2 iconic features mentioned in the Fortnine vid. Pushrods ("side penises" ) and air cooling. But it had to right?! To produce 150hp it needed to rev faster, forcing Harley to move into the future present. Love it or hate it though, I'm just glad to see that technology is finally prevailing with the Milwaukee brand 

[Hairy]

Yeah, 150hp is pretty impressive! Wonder if the purists will disapprove as it ditches those 2 iconic features mentioned in the Fortnine vid. Pushrods ("side penises" ) and air cooling. But it had to right?! To produce 150hp it needed to rev faster, forcing Harley to move into the future present. Love it or hate it though, I'm just glad to see that technology is finally prevailing with the Milwaukee brand 

to get higher rev's you need shorter "side penises" don't you......surely the average American tassel and leather clad would never go for "shorter side penises"!?!?!?

 

or is this very old school rider retiring to Gold wings or trikes now and the younger blood riders that have been pushing HD with as many upgrades as they can AND the other brands being able to push out more free running wild horses forced HD to catchup or die a slow death?

 

my research above is strictly from the university of YouTube!

[Kranswurm]

Really? Well I never. I thought the opposite was true. Well, it will be interesting to see where she goes nonetheless.

The Wild Coast

[Andymann]

Well that's pretty much it.  I haven't ridden it yet because the seat is still being finished and I still need to finish the Silencer.  I might still do the wheels - haven't decided but for now it's done.

[Wannabe]

Looking good Andy. Job well done.

[IceCreamMan]

That looks awesome. ????

[sawystertrance]

Great work Andy. Next step: Following Itchy Boots' adventure up Sani.

[Andymann]

Haha - I don't think it's going to make it too far out the garage!

[Hairy]

have any of you riff raff ridden a Kawasaki Vulcan 650S please?

[sawystertrance]

Haha. Riff raff indeed. I had to Google it to see what it was but knowing your history I sort of knew what to expect. It does look quite nice but no, not ridden one.

[Hairy]

Haha. Riff raff indeed. I had to Google it to see what it was but knowing your history I sort of knew what to expect. It does look quite nice but no, not ridden one.

found a nice review, though have no idea what the feedback is .....

[sawystertrance]

Haha, Who do you think you're kidding? Like you even looked at the bike.....

 

Edit: But the voice...Eish...

Edited April 6, 2021 by sawystertrance

[Hairy]

[Spokey]

Well that's pretty much it.  I haven't ridden it yet because the seat is still being finished and I still need to finish the Silencer.  I might still do the wheels - haven't decided but for now it's done.

Ayee, this is a pretty little bike!

[Spokey]

Back from my training in Canada after months away and then the Missus keeps me busy in her restaurant........managed a quick jaunt over Outeniqua Pass on the little Katoom. This on the way home via Montagu Pass. Pic from the north side. Lekker to be out on the bike after so long.

[Spokey]

When I arrived home I had missed the expiration date of the roadworthy by just 2 days. Took the little Duke for a spin over Outeniqua Pass after the test. Buggar....what a tart to ride around town (I knew it) but sublime on the pass............However.....at enthusiastic speeds I noticed a waffling in the acceleration. Turns out it has a Yammie style exhaust valve. Right side exhaust running cool, very little pressure but exhaust manifolds hot! Investigation saw the exhaust valve rotary actuator completely off the shaft and a dogs breakfast of bollox.......So, welcome to the world of Duke ownership! But I love the totally unnecessary beast and will fix as required. She is my highly strung Italian Skweeza!