[blackdot]

The first official lap under 20 minutes for an electric bike around the mountain course, shattering Michael Rutter's lap record of 20:38.461 (109.675 mph) set in last year's race by over a minute.

Full story: http://www.iomtt.com/News/2014/June/04/TT-Zero-Result.aspx

 

[okie1800c]

Pure torque, no waiting on RPM's to build. I couldn't get used to very little sound, though.

 

[BikerMike]

Pure torque, no waiting on RPM's to build. I couldn't get used to very little sound, though.

I think they are working on some bill that requires them to add sound to silent hybrid and electric cars for safety. Pedestrians can't here them coming. Great for Death Race 2000. Not so good for the guy walking to lunch.

 

[Vinish]

Pure torque, no waiting on RPM's to build. I couldn't get used to very little sound, though.

Pshaw... easily fixed with clothespins and baseball cards in the spokes. As I recollect from my youth, this provides EXACTLY the sound of a powerful motorcycle.

G'day,

Vinish

 

[chuck_vtx F]

a blow-up balloon. tied to the rear fork and rubs on the spokes...


an electronic sound box with a control attached to the throttle .. increase speed (frequency) of sound.... about 50 bucks. my guess.
I would select a big block Chevy... or my VTX1800.

 

[BikerMike]

a blow-up balloon. tied to the rear fork and rubs on the spokes...


an electronic sound box with a control attached to the throttle .. increase speed (frequency) of sound.... about 50 bucks. my guess.
I would select a big block Chevy... or my VTX1800.

Used to use playing cards on our bicycles lol

 

[chuck_vtx F]

Used to use playing cards on our bicycles lol

true, I also did it that way... but with the balloon.. you can change the sound by how much air you installed.....

 

[BikerMike]

true, I also did it that way... but with the balloon.. you can change the sound by how much air you installed.....

High tech!!

 

[DrOmega]

I dunno - they ever manage to jar lightning - I'd ride a big electric cruiser ... peaceful cruising ...

 

[chuck_vtx F]

for me.. my brain.. CBR1000F.... I had one for years.

my body.. VTX1800F


would like a ST1300 but ... not likely.

I need to be able to walk 7 days a week... and with the VTX, I can.

 

[Purple People Eater]

http://youtu.be/CDafMzo4HO8

Here ya go. All set now with choice of sound for tuning.