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Damnut
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 10:43 pm: | 
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Froggy has trouble with wrenching because its analog stuff, not digital
This might be my new tag line.  |
Venom5sc
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 11:04 pm: |
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I am sick of reading about people feeling that the bike is overpriced for their preference. If I remember correctly, Erik is loosing money on each one at $40 -$45,000 and you want him to take another $20,000 in the shorts? Stop being so selfish and realize that these bikes are not only complete engineering marvels but a pieces of art. Have you seen one in person? If you are a true Bueller and not just a motorcycle rider consider the 1190RS to be a polite reminder from Erik and the Elves that the AX, SX and RX are on their way and it would be a good idea to start padding your bank account. |
Froggy
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 11:31 pm: |
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I only turn wrenches because I got a digital torque wrench.
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T9r
| | Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 04:59 am: |
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I would not say that the bike is overpriced at $40K, it is just out of my price range. It is probably the best bang for the racing buck... and that is not the route I personally can afford to go.
Ditto...lottery winnings would go to the purchase of one. |
Jlnance
| | Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 07:45 am: |
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That does not mean I begrudge Erik Buell Racing or any one who buys it, I am happy for all involved. I look forward to future Buell purchases. This just won't be one of them.
I get what you're saying.
I find Erik an inspiring man, and I really want him to succeed simply for the human element of the story. I want the bike to succeed simply because I love cool innovative things.
At the same time, I have no real interest in motorcycle racing, as either a spectator or a participant. I don't see an E B R bike in my future. That's fine. They should follow their dreams, not mine. If at some point their dreams include some sort of adventure tourer, I'll be thrilled. Until then, I wish them well and will enjoy following the story from the sidelines. |
Doz
| | Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 07:52 am: |
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torque on a wheel thats up in the air ? AND the clear sticker is still on the screen? (sorry just bustin chops). Getting the feel for things mechanical takes time, I actually shy away from things digital.
As for the price of an 1190, yup-outta my price range and way out of my abilities to use it. I'm having too much fun with used XB's that cost under 10k for two of them! |
Crusty
| | Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 09:57 am: |
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torque on a wheel thats up in the air ?
The axle threads into the swingarm. He's applying torque to the axle, not the wheel.
Nice tool, Froggy! I just have to get by with my clicker and bending beam torque wrenches. |
Drkside79
| | Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 10:18 am: |
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Yeah my torque wrench doesn't have a crafty digital display either. |
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