Sick of motorcycle electronics?

[Jheck]

What do you think ? Maybe my next bike.http://www.motorcycle.com/manufactu...nnounces-2016-sterling-countryman-deluxe.html great Sunday ride.

 

[ARtraveler]

Very retro. That would get some looks and comments if you had one in your stable. :yes:

 

[Jheck]

:yikes: I just read the rest of the article. 12000+ for a 230cc. Still it would be great fun showing up at the local drive-ins on it.:yes: I'm open for donations:hun:hyea:

 

[retread]

Somehow I don't think a 230cc bike is worth $12,476!

j

 

[Bob Denman]

I'm pretty sure that you can still find these sitting around...

http://royalenfield.com/usa/

 

[cuznjohn]

want to see electronics on a bike, go buy a BMW

 

[Jheck]

Somehow I don't think a 230cc bike is worth $12,476!

j

Ok. How about one of these's, only 2995.00 http://www.janusmotorcycles.com/

 

[Bob Denman]

At least they seem to be an American Company... :clap:

Although my McAfee "anti-fungal" software went NUTZ, when I clicked on your link... :shocked:

 

[bigbadbrucie]

My first

I'm pretty sure that you can still find these sitting around...

http://royalenfield.com/usa/


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My my very first ride was a Royal Enfield 500cc single, 1949 model. No battery, no generator, and........no helmets. I got it in 1959. Reliable as hell. Had to kick-start it.

Would love to have it now. Of course I was young and stupid.....wanted a car more.:gaah:

 

[robmorg]

Very retro. That would get some looks and comments if you had one in your stable. :yes:

:agree: It would be LOADS of fun, if you just happened to have an extra $12 grand lying around you didn't know what to do with. :clap:

 

[jthspace]

UK Site for them . . shows full range / colours etc.

http://theblackdouglas.com/

Dealer site . . lots of photos

http://www.haywards.co.uk/black-douglas.html

ALSO

Check out the link on the dealer for MUTT motorcycles. These are Chinese imports that are then rebuilt with non-Chinese brakes, chains etc to bring them up to a better standard. You can even have them completely personalised and painted to any style you like. See the brochure in the link below.

http://www.haywards.co.uk/mutt.html

I love the trial bike version, £3,000 / USD 4,200 approx.

 

[agedbikeman]

Sick of motorcycle electronics

Just the same with cars, they're no longer vehicles, they're computers on wheels.

For years I used to say "the only place for electronics in a car or bike is in the radio and that's where they should stay. Then I went and bought a Prius.

When they break down, you don't need a mechanic you need Einstein.

Alex, retired electronics engineer.

 

[Bob Denman]

I don't mind the electronics a bit; even if they can get a bit temperamental at times.
I lock the cruise control onto a desired speed, and I'm no longer "creeping up the dial", as the miles pile up.
If I have to mash the brakes hard in order to avoid an idiot in a cage: the A.B.S. does a marvelous job of keeping me straight and true in my lane.
The electronic fuel injection helps my bike run better, and even get better mileage.
The V.S.S. keeps me from ending up in a gory picture on Page 1...

Do I miss the "good old days"? Yes I do!
Do I want to go back? HELL No! :thumbup:

 

[PistonBlown]

My my very first ride was a Royal Enfield 500cc single, 1949 model. No battery, no generator, and........no helmets. I got it in 1959. Reliable as hell. Had to kick-start it.

Would love to have it now. Of course I was young and stupid.....wanted a car more.:gaah:

This was my 350 one:

You can see the right-hand gear changer complete with the 'neutal finder' lever that you kicked down on with your heel. Also my homemade seat and luggage rack