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General Discussion / Re: Welcome!
« on: February 09, 2019, 09:52:56 PM »
Thks for terminology correction.
One of the things I have noticed with several riders of my age group, is a blind resistence to electric motorcycles. Typically, it comes in form related to range anxiety & no acknowledgement of the MULTIPLE other benefits. I would call it acute negativity & from some folks that are very intelligent, just surprising. They don't want to have anything to do with said bikes, not even curiousity re: the technology, innovation, etc.
I just find this interesting but have seen similar examples such as when a family member first bought a gen 1 Prius. Several other friends/family said car would never catch on and said family member would end up with car no longer supported by manufacturer, etc. Coming up on 20 yrs anniversary of the Prius so know what happened there!!
One of the things I have noticed with several riders of my age group, is a blind resistence to electric motorcycles. Typically, it comes in form related to range anxiety & no acknowledgement of the MULTIPLE other benefits. I would call it acute negativity & from some folks that are very intelligent, just surprising. They don't want to have anything to do with said bikes, not even curiousity re: the technology, innovation, etc.
I just find this interesting but have seen similar examples such as when a family member first bought a gen 1 Prius. Several other friends/family said car would never catch on and said family member would end up with car no longer supported by manufacturer, etc. Coming up on 20 yrs anniversary of the Prius so know what happened there!!
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General Discussion / Re: Welcome!
« on: February 09, 2019, 12:51:25 AM »
Hi all! My first post. This forum looks like one of best resources on the web for eBikes.
Test rode a Zero DS last week. Been riding for 50+ yrs, have 4 bikes now, all ICE, two 40+ yr old but also have a 2017 Africa Twin. The DS was whole new experience, was chaperoned ride and only 4 miles as that is how dealer does it but still, amazing experience. Like others have said, can see hoe the ebike "bug" can get you!
Look fwd to learning & gathering all the info I can. I live is SoCal so have seen a few ebikes, presume would see more in bay area. Clearly, Zero is the main player out there. Think they have a dedicated manufacturer dealership in Orange County. My local dealer is still on a learning curve re: the Zero product which isn't surprising, lots of new tech, etc.
Thanks to the folks behind this forum, it looks like a great resource.
Test rode a Zero DS last week. Been riding for 50+ yrs, have 4 bikes now, all ICE, two 40+ yr old but also have a 2017 Africa Twin. The DS was whole new experience, was chaperoned ride and only 4 miles as that is how dealer does it but still, amazing experience. Like others have said, can see hoe the ebike "bug" can get you!
Look fwd to learning & gathering all the info I can. I live is SoCal so have seen a few ebikes, presume would see more in bay area. Clearly, Zero is the main player out there. Think they have a dedicated manufacturer dealership in Orange County. My local dealer is still on a learning curve re: the Zero product which isn't surprising, lots of new tech, etc.
Thanks to the folks behind this forum, it looks like a great resource.
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