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Started by Speeddog, March 01, 2016, 12:13:34 PM

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Speeddog

March 01, 2016, 12:13:34 PM
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kopfjäger

#1
March 01, 2016, 01:14:48 PM
Eric is never going to give up. I applaud him for that.  8)
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abby normal

#2
March 02, 2016, 06:42:49 AM
very creative guy, but the last batch of bikes was SOO expensive.  he's
never gonna make it if they can't get the price competitive.
1990 851 bp
2004 S4R
1997 YZF 1000R
1987 NT650
2010 BMW s1000rr
2013 848 evo corse se

Mhanis

#3
March 02, 2016, 11:12:24 AM
Different-"Better" is one thing.

Different just to be different is a little more difficult to sell.

I personally like his stuff, but never enough to have bought any of his bikes.

Mark

I ride a GS scooter with my hair cut neat.

Pete Townshend

2009 M1100 72,000+ miles- and climbing
2015 Suzuki TU250X 13,000+ miles GONE!

Duck-Stew

#4
March 02, 2016, 11:17:59 AM
That's cool!  :D

I'm excited!  [clap]

But, like Mhanis, I doubt I'll put one in my "stable" anytime soon.
Bike-less Portuguese immigrant enjoying life.

Dirty Duc

#5
March 04, 2016, 08:05:25 PM
I really think they need to work on dealer support... I don't have a local dealer, but I swung by one during the "troubles'" while traveling on business.

That dealer told me everything was hunky-dory with factory support... in Oct/Nov last year.  He did have two on the floor, but it seemed a bit dishonest.

MadDuck

#6
March 15, 2016, 09:36:21 AM
Now it will be even stranger than before for him. Two times now, or is it three?, that he has lost the backing that he needs to do this right.  Even if he came out with his best designs now, ones that would seriously compete with the big boys in engineering, performance & styling, would you buy one knowing that it could all be for naught in a year?
No modification goes unpunished. Memento mori.  Good people drink good beer.  Things happen pretty fast at high speeds.

It's all up to your will level, your thrill level and your skill level.  Everything else is just fluff.

kopfjäger

#7
March 15, 2016, 10:27:00 AM
Why would it be for naught? Ducati can't compete with the big three either.  ;)
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MadDuck

#8
March 15, 2016, 11:04:06 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on March 15, 2016, 10:27:00 AM
Why would it be for naught? Ducati can't compete with the big three either.  ;)

Ducati is doing just fine.   EBR in his wildest dreams hasn't even hit a third of what they have done, anywhere, anytime.
No modification goes unpunished. Memento mori.  Good people drink good beer.  Things happen pretty fast at high speeds.

It's all up to your will level, your thrill level and your skill level.  Everything else is just fluff.

lawbreaker

#9
March 19, 2016, 12:35:41 PM
 [puke]....

The XB's were cool, but I still wouldn't buy one. Don't like any of the updated iterations.



Now if MOTUS were to build a sport bike...... [thumbsup]

kopfjäger

#10
March 19, 2016, 12:46:06 PM
Quote from: lawbreaker on March 19, 2016, 12:35:41 PM

Now if MOTUS were to build a sport bike...... [thumbsup]

They build them here in AL, but for $36k+ I'm not interested. I'll be working in B'ham in a few weeks, I'll stop in and ask if they plan on doing that in the near future.
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kopfjäger

#11
March 19, 2016, 12:49:20 PM
Someone modded the make the beast with two backs out of one, and put a turbo on it.   [evil]



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kopfjäger

#12
March 19, 2016, 12:57:33 PM
Here's a little bit about the build. He's estimated 230hp.

http://thekneeslider.com/motus-mst-r-lone-star-2-reveals-the-beast-inside/
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lawbreaker

#13
March 20, 2016, 07:46:26 AM
GOOD LAWD that'd be an insane ride :o

kopfjäger

#14
March 20, 2016, 07:54:34 AM
Quote from: lawbreaker on March 20, 2016, 07:46:26 AM
GOOD LAWD that'd be an insane ride :o

No doubt. I'm hoping it will be there when I stop by.
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