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Brammo Forum / Thoughts on Purchasing a Leftover 2016 Empulse TT
« on: June 07, 2017, 09:38:45 PM »
So I'm really new to this EMC thing, and started my search at the local Zero dealership.  The DSR caught my eye, but optioned the way I want it is going to make it over $20K out the door.

I then found the Empulse TT.  With Victory ceasing operations, dealers are offering what's left of their inventory at huge discounts.  A quick search of Cycle Trader shows there are still several of these floating around out there.  Some with asking prices as low as $6700 !!! :o

Seems to me that any EMC I buy is going to drop in value fast.  They appear to follow a depreciation curve more a kin to a laptop than a motorcycle.  The technology is just moving so fast right now.  Based on that, It would behoove me to purchase a unit as cheaply as possible, and Victory closing it's doors presents a very unique opportunity.

So I've come to the knowledge commonwealth to get feedback on the idea of purchasing one of these leftover 2016 models.

Thanks for any and all feedback.

Bill

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General Discussion / Re: Greetings to all - My Introduction
« on: June 07, 2017, 09:21:20 PM »
Eric,

Thanks for the greeting. 

I started my search for an EMC with a trip to my local Zero dealership.  The DSR with a Power Tank option looks like it might suite my needs, but by the time I buy the bike, Power Tank, + TTL, it's gonna be over $20k out the door.

I also noticed since Victory ceased operations, the Empulse TT's are being offered with huge discounts!!! . . . and there are still several of these floating around.   I need to find out what the Empulse experts think about the purchase of an orphan left over from 2016.  Maybe I should put a post over in the Brammo section.

See you around the charging station!

Bill

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General Discussion / Greetings to all - My Introduction
« on: June 07, 2017, 12:55:46 AM »
Howdy,

My name is Bill and I'm a long time motorcycle rider looking to add an EMC to my stable.  Don't let the handle (Vtwinwilly) mislead you.  Yes, I've had my share of vtwin cruisers, but don't own a single one now.  Moniker just seems to follow me around.  Good thing so I don't forget it!  :)

I've been riding since I was 12, and now I'm hitting my prime at 58.  Have owned a lot of bikes over the years, and currently own 2 motorcycles and 2 scooters. . . all of the ICE variant.

Seems I have a lot to learn still, but every time I get the urge for an EMC, it doesn't take to long to figure out that while I'm ready, the Electric Motorcycle Technology isn't.  You see... I'm a big kid.  6' 4" and 280.  A great fit for my BMW K1200LT, but not so much for most of the EMCs readily available.    But here I am, ready to make another run at it.

I would like to offer a special "shout out" to Benswing.  Have watched several of his video's.  Great stuff and very inspiring.

Well I'll be lurking around for a while trying to learn a thing or two.   Hopefully someday I'll be able to payback a little of that knowledge.

Keep your contact patches sticky!

Bill B

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