Mr. Belfer,

[Shawns]

"game on"!!!

 

[BuellyBagger]

"game on"!!!

I really hope it is! I havent been on this forum in months. Been busy with boat problems ( i know first world problems right!!). But anyways just reading the latest threads involving Bruce, i am more optimistic than i have been for quite some time. And Bruce, if you really are listening, we're so ready for the "AX". My observations/ opinions may be wrong, but i see the Dual Sport/ Sport tour market as the fastest growing sect of motorcycling today. Uly's are truly do-it-all bikes excluding their inherent flaws from being a high compression air cooled performance engine powered bike. A slightly(very slightly) detuned 1190rx power plant that would be happy in any environment (especially SH&TY ones) would be a god send in a chassis/ platform similar to the Ulysses!

 

[Shawns]

I was ready to get an RX and decided not to because of the possible problems with parts. I might just have to rethink that.:congratulatory:

 

[pur pony]

How about a new tuber model ...

anyways, very to happy to hear the news Bruce, and cant wait to see how things shape up for you and Erik... I was heart broken when i heard about EBR in april. Before, during, and after test riding 2 SX's and an RX, I kept saying this is my next bike purchase.... then i heard the news. Hope to have one in the stable in the near future to ride, enjoy, and support EBR!

Best of luck!

 

[williegoat]

How about a new tuber model ...

A "tuber style" kit for Sportster or Evo/S&S motor would really be something!

 

[Gloomshadow]

yeah its like Buells have spent so long in the "custom cult bike" realm that it has become part of the brands identity.. putting out cool "update kits" and parts on a limited, trial basis could be a way of making quick cash .. the Italians really seem to be into tubers.. I have seen more than one X1 that was to die for that was fabbed in Italy.

Its a different breed around here.. most of us aren't afraid to do our own work... you could just put out a frame and a new swingarm and youll have guys that will want it as long as it does something or looks badass. hahah

 

[Fatty SS]

Please build us a middleweight platform similar to the 1190, but in the 650-800 cc range. Price it near $10k with adequate suspension and you'll sell them like crazy! Basically, an American Suzuki SV upgrade. The light weight twin club racing scene is enormous, and a lot of amateur racers would jump at a replacement for their aging SV or Ninja 650.

 

[stamen]

^^^
What he said

 

[Gloomshadow]

I dunno.. the more I look at it the more it seems like selling motorcycles is a tough business nowadays with the economy the way it is and the way the younger generations are. Only thing that's selling like crazy for them are iphones and xbox. The 1190 is a great bike and it didn't exactly 'FLY OUT OF THE SHOWROOM" .. I think EBR is going to have to be able to think on its feet, instead of following motorcycle trends its going to have to SET ITS OWN TREND whatever that may be. I think the modular idea and selling performance kits for the older bikes may be one aspect of it that they have to look at.. then maybe something completely different, something that a IPhone addict might like , like a "Slingshot" but it is electric with a USB port in the steering wheel and a built-in Xbox... you know, something out of "Idiocracy". You know, something that doesn't make noise, doesn't vibrate, has only one control and takes no skill to pilot by a person with the attention span of a gnat. That's what EBR should make if it wants to be successful. A solar powered skateboard with muffler and cats with a big rubber dong sticking up out of the top of it... and a USB port.

 

[jimstouching]

A solar powered skateboard with muffler and cats with a big rubber dong sticking up out of the top of it... and a USB port.

Somehow I would like to think bike thieves would move along in a parking lot if they saw this.

 

[mrlogix]

how the hell did the dong get involved? lmao

 

[Shawns]

Isn't one usually involved in some way?

 

[Gloomshadow]

yeah its like a built-in anti-theft device ...

 

[Tbone]

AX is the way to go forward. An adventure tourer that is the next generation Ulysses, the best 2 up riding motorcycle.

 

[BambamXB12r]

Finally someone back on track.

 

[stamen]

Also people are moving back to bigger cities and urbanization is happening more and more, when our US cities start to get packed like European cities or Asian cities people will start using 2 wheeled transportation more and more. Its already happening in big metropolitan hubs here in the US. So smaller, cheaper, but unique bikes (which is something EBR is very good at) will win over a lot of younger+newer riders and the other big winner for people with more motorcycling experience is the sport tourer for sure!

 

[mrlogix]

the AX has to be close. Maybe the powerplant that the consulting fees from Porsche and the Japanese engine design project?

 

[cjanderson_90]

I would like a bolt on turbo for my XB if we are making a wish list. Am I doing this right?

 

[Tbone]

Big Handle bars, big forks, big suspension, big motor, big wind screen, big storage, big seat, a big torque curve with over 100hp, great gas mileage +46MPG, easy & inexpensive to maintain, well under $10K. That is what I need. I currently own a 09 Ulysses and it fits the bill, I also own an 07 Tiger 1050 and it also almost fits the bill, fork rebuilding now. It will possibly exceed the Uly when I am finished with it, need to load it down with 400lbs and get it rolling down the highway to see what it can do. If the AX goes into production next year and it is better than the Uly or Tiger, I will be looking for a used one fully or well equipped, well maintained, by 2020 and pay less than $10K for it.

 

[Bruce@EBR]

Lots of good ideas here. I'm reading them. Passing the skateboard idea along to Tony Alva.

Still in the process of getting the motor running. Sit tight.

Bruce