Author Topic: Seattle Ducati/RE might close!  (Read 9191 times)

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Reply #15 on: June 05, 2011, 06:04:58 pm
I like the modern interpretations but I'd like to see some retro bikes closer to the original.  Go with a more period appropriate but modernized engine. Tweak the things that need it: brakes, steering geometry, fuel injection, electronic ignition..

Wait, isn't that what RE did? ;)

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Reply #16 on: June 05, 2011, 06:19:20 pm
I had the same feeling about the new Triumphs. People want retro looks, not actual retro experience. I really got a laugh out of the Paul Smart Duc. The original had a translucent panel in the gas tank to see the level. The replica had a paint stripe to look like the original for those who have seen pics but not the real thing.


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Reply #17 on: June 05, 2011, 06:38:52 pm
The retro Ducs, and Guzzis, have plastic gas tanks.  That creates problems (bulging tanks for one) when ethonal lace fuels are used.  Good luck trying to get around that when out on the road somewhere.  It's harder to find "clear" gas than diesel.
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Reply #18 on: June 05, 2011, 07:18:55 pm
Yea the plastic tanks are a huge problem, at best you can hope it happens under warranty (which apparently is minimum 5 years in California. A CA automotive law that actually benefits the consumer?? Now I've heard everything). But if you're gonna tell me that an Italian super bike from the 70s is a hassle free ride, I've got some swampland in Florida...


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Reply #19 on: June 05, 2011, 07:59:51 pm
The new bike don't have this problem any more.  There's an inside tank made of black plastic that doesn't have to look pretty and then outer shells for the cosmetics.  Makes it easy to swap them out for color change and/or repair.

And paint stripe or not that Paul Smart bike was awesome!

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Reply #20 on: June 05, 2011, 10:17:53 pm
Going back to the closures of motorcycle dearlers, within last year 2 dealers have gone out of business within driving distance form me in New Jersey. Both were experienced shops - one sold Honda/Triumph and the other sold Kaswasakis/ Yamahas/Triumph.

A couple of grocery stores recently closed down.   
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Reply #21 on: June 06, 2011, 07:40:33 pm
  I saw that on the local news also and felt terrible for Dave and Seattle Ducati/Royal Enfield/Genuine Scooters. And Dave is happy to let a rider test ride a motorcycle. Then we have the gargantuan Renton Motorcycle Compney, the biggest mc dealership I've ever seen, who DOES NOT ALLOW Test Rides!! Why would anyone buy a motorcycle from a place like that? Support the dealers that let you test ride a bike.

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Reply #22 on: June 06, 2011, 09:03:13 pm
+1.


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Reply #23 on: June 06, 2011, 09:41:26 pm
I hate hearing this stuff..Don't even think u not gonna miss those guys and their shops.. :(
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Reply #24 on: June 06, 2011, 09:43:06 pm
AMEN! Pretty soon your gonna have to buy your motorcycle from Walmart!  >:(


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Reply #25 on: June 07, 2011, 02:18:20 am
I'm a tropical fish aquarium hobbiest, the local pet store here also sells E-Bikes, so dont be surprised to see motorbikes in Sprawl-Mart in the near future. Haha
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میں صرف اپنی موٹر سائیکل پر سوار کرنا چاہتے ہیں


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Reply #26 on: June 07, 2011, 03:16:03 am
Brammo is a company making some electric motorcycles.  Their first model (enertia) went about 40 and looked more like an electric appliance crossed with a mountain bike.  They sell it at Best Buy.  They now have two models.  The original now has much more power and range and the top line Empulse has three options, one of which can have a range up to 100 miles and a 100 mph top speed.  I really like what they've done and I'm really enthusiastic about electric vehicles but I hope they sell this thing through some moto dealers instead of electronics stores.  I've already got my RE dealer looking into it.

http://www.brammo.com/home/

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Reply #27 on: June 07, 2011, 03:27:45 am
yes they r nice...i like the brammo....after tax credit...7-10k....
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Reply #28 on: June 07, 2011, 07:42:06 am
Dealership that is successful despite the economy getting killed by a construction project  :P :'( :-[  Damn Shame
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Reply #29 on: June 07, 2011, 05:59:05 pm
Heartbreaking. I wonder if he can be compensated for the loss.