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Offline Foxx4Beaver

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Re: Going Silent
« Reply #15 on: September 19, 2014, 12:05:06 PM »
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Re: Going Silent
« Reply #16 on: September 19, 2014, 12:49:49 PM »
It's just a matter of time before someone makes a serious attempt at building a competitive MX bike.
Any guess how long that will be, within 5 years? within 10 years?
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Re: Going Silent
« Reply #17 on: September 19, 2014, 04:50:04 PM »
I wouldn't be surprised if one or more of the big names are already testing some, or at least discussing the idea....along with snowmobiles, jet-ski's....sigh.
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Re: Going Silent
« Reply #18 on: December 13, 2014, 12:54:51 AM »
short video of some testing....the rider looks cramped in a couple of the shots...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuhPZTrSmBw
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Re: Going Silent
« Reply #19 on: December 13, 2014, 06:47:12 AM »
Quote from: sandblaster on September 19, 2014, 12:49:49 PM
It's just a matter of time before someone makes a serious attempt at building a competitive MX bike.
Any guess how long that will be, within 5 years? within 10 years?


KTM has one, well almost. And Altamotors looks like they have one that could do it.

I would want to try one, only I won't give up my 2T.


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Re: Going Silent
« Reply #20 on: December 14, 2014, 12:21:07 AM »
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Re: Going Silent
« Reply #21 on: December 14, 2014, 12:57:45 AM »
Quote from: kawboy on December 14, 2014, 12:21:07 AM
http://youtu.be/mUtwfYFD5gs

haha...wow.
I don't think I could ever go to a race that consisted of electric bikes after watching that :|....since the two main reasons I go to any type of race is for, the sound...and for the smell of race fuel...whether it's VP, Cam2, Elf, Nitro...etc. :-D 
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Re: Going Silent
« Reply #22 on: December 14, 2014, 02:09:54 AM »
I think some of the adrenaline rush is lost too. The scream of the engine and banging gears is a big part of racing to me!
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Re: Going Silent
« Reply #23 on: December 14, 2014, 02:22:15 AM »
Quote from: kawboy on December 14, 2014, 02:09:54 AM
I think some of the adrenaline rush is lost too. The scream of the engine and banging gears is a big part of racing to me!

yup...and you could probably look over at the person you're passing, and say in a normal tone of voice..."see ya mutha f***a"...while you're doing 150mph, and he'd hear you just fine. :-D :lol:
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Re: Going Silent
« Reply #24 on: April 05, 2015, 07:19:53 AM »
found this horrible sounding video...just horrible :cry:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLdp1Kz0naI

they certainly have some serious acceleration though!
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Re: Going Silent
« Reply #25 on: April 05, 2015, 07:28:40 AM »
Ronnie Renner tearin it up on KTM's "E"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-AzDZt1IcM
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Re: Going Silent
« Reply #26 on: April 05, 2015, 09:34:57 AM »
Have you guys seen the American made Alta?  It looks intriguing, although I hate the concept of anything but a two stroke.

http://dirtbikemagazine.com/home-news/alta-electric-bike-debut
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Re: Going Silent
« Reply #27 on: April 05, 2015, 01:49:44 PM »
I think the toxicity of batteries is trash & electric would never work for the range I ride but...

Think rc cars brushless motors & the like , electric torque & all power now. If you were just running motos , direct drive , get down to mountain bike + battery & electric motor type weight & the possibilities could be there if the weight was lower & you said f-the range. Not that I'm a fan by any means but if you like rc cars & you've seen the progress in the traxxas rustler for example...
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Re: Going Silent
« Reply #28 on: April 05, 2015, 02:00:55 PM »
I actually stumbled onto an electric F1 race yesterday too on Foxsports1 or ESPN2...it just sucked...cause I love listening to the scream of an F1 engine...but it was sooo quiet.
the 2 main reasons I go to races is for the sound of a gas motor being worked...and for the smell of high dollar fuel. The smell of Elf 2T was the best at the Nationals.
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Re: Going Silent
« Reply #29 on: April 05, 2015, 02:08:30 PM »
Rode in Lucas racings prototype electric short course car this weekend  
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