Erik back in the game.

[Particle Man]

I was stoked... until I clicked the link. Seriously, I had to scroll 3/4 of the way down the page just to get to the bike and past the sweatshirts and other clothing. Weak sauce.

[derf]

Originally Posted by Particle Man

I was stoked... until I clicked the link. Seriously, I had to scroll 3/4 of the way down the page just to get to the bike and past the sweatshirts and other clothing. Weak sauce.

I didnt even see the bike, I gave up on the clothes

[Porkchop]

So what will be the powerplant on the thing? Does EB still have ties with Rotax, or did he lose contract when HD axed him?

[smileyman]

Rotax is still in tight with him, his contract with them preceded being purchased by H-D but they haven't done anything but this one engine and were developing the 1190 version when H-D droppedhim on his head.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by smileyman

Rotax is still in tight with him, his contract with them preceded being purchased by H-D but they haven't done anything but this one engine and were developing the 1190 version when H-D droppedhim on his head.

i want to see a v4 or a triple goddamit.

[tallywacker]

Originally Posted by Dave

i want to see a v4 or a triple goddamit.

Or wouldn't it be INSANE to build a American I-4 bike to compete with Japanese supersports. Maybe actually match the displacement for the classes they like to bullshit into? I think a lot of people would be happy to trade in there foreign 600's and 1000's to try an American version of a bike in a class they are already in. KTM's and BMW's are already popping up at tracks everywhere. Get crazy buell.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by tallywacker

Or wouldn't it be INSANE to build a American I-4 bike to compete with Japanese supersports. Maybe actually match the displacement for the classes they like to bullshit into? I think a lot of people would be happy to trade in there foreign 600's and 1000's to try an American version of a bike in a class they are already in. KTM's and BMW's are already popping up at tracks everywhere. Get crazy buell.

dont get me wrong, id love to see this too. the fact that 99% of american bikes only have one engine style irks the fuck out of me. we didnt invent the v2, so why is it the only acceptable choice? its pure insanity.

[Tmall]

Originally Posted by tallywacker

Or wouldn't it be INSANE to build a American I-4 bike to compete with Japanese supersports. Maybe actually match the displacement for the classes they like to bullshit into? I think a lot of people would be happy to trade in there foreign 600's and 1000's to try an American version of a bike in a class they are already in. KTM's and BMW's are already popping up at tracks everywhere. Get crazy buell.

Erik could build a 300hp v-7 power plant and make his bikes handle even better, and people would still complain about something.. "look he's trying to sell a t-shirt to keep his business going! GET HIM!!"

[Dnyce]

Originally Posted by tallywacker

Or wouldn't it be INSANE to build a American I-4 bike to compete with Japanese supersports. Maybe actually match the displacement for the classes they like to bullshit into? I think a lot of people would be happy to trade in there foreign 600's and 1000's to try an American version of a bike in a class they are already in. KTM's and BMW's are already popping up at tracks everywhere. Get crazy buell.

this. soulless or not, i4's sell.

[smileyman]

Originally Posted by Dave

i want to see a v4 or a triple goddamit.

I'd be keen on a V4! And I wonder if there are any of those old Petronas Triple mills laying about anywhere??

I get the V Twin American bike thing tho, twins are just cool. Only thing is we have an addiction for overpowering everything in the US. If it is a twin it better, by god, be 1800ccs, If it is a 4 cyl it better rev to 18,000 and make 200 hp...