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EV's 26 Sep 2022 12:15 #874621

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It started with a EV bike catching fire in a guy's living room remember?  It soon changed after that.   I decided to let it take it's course. 
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EV's 26 Sep 2022 12:18 #874622

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It started with a EV bike catching fire in a guy's living room remember?  It soon changed after that.   I decided to let it take it's course. 
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by posting asinine memes? A real class act Steve. Or was that part of your "healthy debate"? Motorcycles have hardly been brought up since your first post.

Did you create this thread to stir the shit pot cause you're bored?

Has ANYONE here ridden an electric motorcycle?
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EV's 26 Sep 2022 12:24 #874625

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It started with a EV bike catching fire in a guy's living room remember?  It soon changed after that.   I decided to let it take it's course. 
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by posting asinine memes? A real class act Steve. Or was that part of your "healthy debate"? Motorcycles havent been brought up once since your first post.

Did you create this thread to stir the shit pot cause you're bored?

I should have quoted you before you edited your post. No I didn't start it to "stir the pot"  
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EV's 26 Sep 2022 14:42 #874632

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What I saw in the original vid was an electric scooter being charged up in what looked like someone's living room.  Did I get the right vid ?
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YUP 
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EV's 26 Sep 2022 16:04 #874645

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EV's 26 Sep 2022 16:09 #874646

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CALL HAZMAT 
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EV's 26 Sep 2022 16:15 #874647

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Makes a great point at 2:55 in the first vid.



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EV's 26 Sep 2022 19:48 #874654

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I think EV's are good in some applications, such as for commuting to work, and not so good in others, like long distance driving.  If you can charge your car at home it's definitely cheaper to run than an ICE.  But if you have to charge on the road you will pay through the nose.  Most roadside stations charge by the minute, so power costs considerably more than if charged at home.

I don't see a great market for electric motorcycles because battery storage limits the bike range too much.  I also don't see long distance truck transportation with EV's.  Perhaps hydrogen is a better alternative.  On the other hand, local delivery vans are well suited for EV status.

In BC we are lucky to have almost 100% of our power generated by hydro.  No coal, natural gas or nuclear.  Some wind and a tiny bit of solar.

I have thought about buying an EV, but right now they are a tough commodity to find.  The Ford Lightening truck is sold out for 2022 and 23.  That would be my option, but not yet, because there are not enough fast chargers available around the country.  Maybe in another 5 years.
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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This is scary. 
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EV's 27 Sep 2022 16:10 #874704

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Could there be an electric KZ. ?            www.carandbike.com/news/kawasaki-to-beco...tric-by-2035-2577761
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