Evidence you have NOT seen it all!

FastDoc · 02-03-2014, 04:23 PM

Diesel-electric 2WD scooter anyone?

http://rideapart.com/2014/02/hero-rnt/

The Indian marketplace is amazing.

katoranger · 02-03-2014, 05:23 PM

Optional turbo. How can you go wrong?

FastDoc · 02-03-2014, 06:24 PM

The electric motor-hub in front is clever.

SpudRider · 02-03-2014, 08:30 PM

I also like the LED headlight!

katoranger · 02-03-2014, 09:02 PM

I wonder if we will see a wave of Indian bikes here.

Weldangrind · 02-03-2014, 09:55 PM

On board generator! Genius!

Maybe we'll have to change from China Riders to Asia Riders (which would include South Asian). I can't think of anything catchy.

FastDoc · 02-03-2014, 10:18 PM

Silk Road Riders?

Barnone · 02-04-2014, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I wonder if we will see a wave of Indian bikes here.

This is one.

FastDoc · 02-04-2014, 11:49 AM

Even with a full garage and a stupid large toy excess I would consider getting one of those it is that beautiful.

Or a Guzzi V7 :-)

Daeouse · 02-04-2014, 08:45 PM

One question: "WHY?!?"

chrisrook · 03-30-2014, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Daeouse

One question: "WHY?!?"

Easy: Why not?

I'd buy one in a heartbeat, but i'm a diesel freak.

Weldangrind · 03-30-2014, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisrook

Easy: Why not?

I'd buy one in a heartbeat, but i'm a diesel freak.

I'm not yet a diesel freak, but I'm willing to learn. I've had an interest in creating a diesel bike for some time.

chrisrook · 03-30-2014, 09:51 PM

My DD is a 2011 Golf TDI, and we have a family Powerstroke F-350. Also, a variated diesel build has been a want for a long time.

katoranger · 03-30-2014, 10:19 PM

First diesel was a 1982 Chevette with a 1.8L isuzu, then I bought a 1983 VW Golf, then a 1983 Mercedes 300D. The Chevette was the best.

If the time comes and I find the right donar parts I would like Big Gulp to get a cummins transplant.

FastDoc · 03-30-2014, 11:22 PM

I also like diesels.

I would like an F150 sized 4 door pickup with a six cylinder turbodiesel if something existed. Also desirable would be a Jeep with a similar engine. I think a Jeep would be well suited for a diesel, and it would get half decent mileage.

Shame, and criminal, diesel costs more than gas. It should be less.

It IS less at the airport. Jet A (diesel, kerosene, almost all the same stuff) costs about $1/gallon less than 100 octane avgas.

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chrisrook Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 7	My DD is a 2011 Golf TDI, and we have a family Powerstroke F-350. Also, a variated diesel build has been a want for a long time.
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katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	First diesel was a 1982 Chevette with a 1.8L isuzu, then I bought a 1983 VW Golf, then a 1983 Mercedes 300D. The Chevette was the best. If the time comes and I find the right donar parts I would like Big Gulp to get a cummins transplant. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I also like diesels. I would like an F150 sized 4 door pickup with a six cylinder turbodiesel if something existed. Also desirable would be a Jeep with a similar engine. I think a Jeep would be well suited for a diesel, and it would get half decent mileage. Shame, and criminal, diesel costs more than gas. It should be less. It IS less at the airport. Jet A (diesel, kerosene, almost all the same stuff) costs about $1/gallon less than 100 octane avgas. __________________ Happy to serve.
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