[Arizoni]

And Tony:  I think most of us agree that Jay must have twisted the throttle to open it up a little when he was trying to start his RE.

Had he just turned the bike on and let the computer boot and then pushed down on the kick starter without turning anything it should have started first kick.   

[Ducati Scotty]

But has anyone else noticed how far below his 'full face helmet' his chin sticks out when he's riding?  Watch it again and see... Lol

Jay is a big guy, tall, heavy.  He makes the RE look a bit small.  He makes the sidecar look downright tiny.  And yes, I noticed his chin too the first time I watched the video.  It's no secret he has a big chin but I was a little surprised it was that big.

Scott

[barenekd]

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I've read that 7 lbs equals 1 hp, now there's a cheap way to hp.

If you  have a 100 hp and your bike nets out at 700 lbs, 7 pounds will equal one hp.

If you have a 19hp G5 that nets out at 600 lbs, (my bike) it takes more like 32 lbs to equal 1 hp.

Bare

[saint45]

sounds good, i need to lose 35lbs. anyway

[Leonard]

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If you  have a 100 hp and your bike nets out at 700 lbs, 7 pounds will equal one hp.

If you have a 19hp G5 that nets out at 600 lbs, (my bike) it takes more like 32 lbs to equal 1 hp.

Bare

Now you're getting all techie on me.

[Tony in Glendale]

I just knew I was gonna love this place 

[1 Thump]

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If you  have a 100 hp and your bike nets out at 700 lbs, 7 pounds will equal one hp.

If you have a 19hp G5 that nets out at 600 lbs, (my bike) it takes more like 32 lbs to equal 1 hp.

Bare

Nice try Bare.

[Tri750]

Well, I'm 6-4 and bigger than you guys.
For me, the C5 is most comfortable to ride. You really need the factory passenger seat so you can scoot back a tad and lean on it. Big improvement.
I really thought the G was going to be "my bike" but the tall gear and springy seat of the C makes it just plush. You just float along.

For a G to be mine, long term, i would fit the AM26 Avons like the C has, put the larger countershaft on, and maybe have Corbin do a bit less stepped seat.

Like any new bike, adjust the shifter to fit your feet, adjust the levers and mirrors.

Power? a non-issue. It gets my big butt up to 65-70 briskly without dinging the rev limiter. Just rev her a bit and keep shifting.

If you don't mind driving to Fresno, we have a demo C and G for you to try out. We also have our remaining 2011 C5's discounted. Plus, our 2011 Green G5  demo is discounted as well.
 Pictured are three big ones! Kevin Mahoney, Me, and Olhogrider here at our open house.

[Tony in Glendale]

Yeah, I'm not super tall, just around 6 feet even, but I have a huge frame.  I got down to 275 back in 1999 and actually looked pretty svelte at that weight.  Leno looks big on the G5 in that video, but  not ridiculously so.

I've always been a fan of torquey engines, which is a big reason I'm interested in an RE. 

I first watched the Leno video some months ago, it's a lot of fun and they did a great job of capturing the Enfield's sound.  I've been to NoHo Scooters and sat on the G5 sidecar rig shown in that video, as well as the teal C5 demo.  My only problem with the C5 was that my butt hung over the back of the seat, but that was several months and 60 pounds ago, so I'll have to drop by again.  I hope they also have a B5 next time I go.

[Tri750]

Factory pass. seat= fixes the spillover.

[Ducati Scotty]

My only problem with the C5 was that my butt hung over the back of the seat...

How much?  I'm 6' tall and find that if I try to have my whole butt on the seat I'm way too forward.  It takes a little while to relax and realize that your tail bone over the fender is fine so long as the lower portion of your behind is on the flat of the seat.  It feels like you're going to slip off the back at first but you won't and you get used to it.

Scott

[Ducati Scotty]

Pictured are three big ones! Kevin Mahoney, Me, and Olhogrider here at our open house.

Now I feel downright skinny.  "Why yes!  I will have a second helping of cheese fries!"

Scott

[Tri750]

Gasp...passenger seat.....cough...must have passenger seat....

[Ducati Scotty]

So after an extra large helping of baked ziti tonight I'm feeling less than skinny.  But I'm still craving cheese fries.  Or even better, poutine!

Scott

[REpozer]

Tony, as you know these bikes(RE) can pull a side car. Not sure what the top end speed is with the weight and friction of a side car. (50 mph?).

I my son and I have ridden 2 up (450 lbs). Can do 55mph easily. I wouldn't want to ride all day like that.

My friend fits your description (large frame person). He rides a H-D Sporster 1200 with all the power and room he needs to ride any distance.