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« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2017, 06:48:53 PM » |
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That's some clever tech.
Dunno how practical it is right now but that's some clever tech.
Mebbe the bike could follow me around the grocery store and my smart phone could add up what I've bought as I load items into/onto my bike?
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« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2017, 06:50:52 PM » |
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Hook#3287
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« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2017, 06:51:40 PM » |
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That's some clever tech.
Dunno how practical it is right now but that's some clever tech.
Mebbe the bike could follow me around the grocery store and my smart phone could add up what I've bought as I load items into/onto my bike?
 Or your bike hitting someone else's. "Accident! Isle 2" |
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« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2017, 06:55:30 PM » |
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That's some clever tech.
Dunno how practical it is right now but that's some clever tech.
Mebbe the bike could follow me around the grocery store and my smart phone could add up what I've bought as I load items into/onto my bike?
Or your bike hitting someone else's. "Accident! Isle 2" |
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« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2017, 06:56:34 PM » |
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That might let me ride again. I want. |
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« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2017, 03:43:38 AM » |
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Interesting technology. So, how would one retrofit that to a Valkyrie? Yeah, I know, not likely to happen. I'd keep the trike.  |
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« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2017, 03:55:28 AM » |
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So, when you come to a stop light, you stop and have to let go of the handlebars so the bike can do its thing.
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« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2017, 05:40:44 AM » |
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did you notice that it looked both ways before going through the door? most people aint that smart
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« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2017, 05:47:52 AM » |
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That is some crazy stuff. Is it for real?
I can see how gyros maintain level, but doesn't it need some sort of force to correct a lean?
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« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2017, 05:51:05 AM » |
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Don't show this to Chase........ He will figure a way to adapt to the Valk and NO ONE else will ever win the slow race at Inzane............
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Hook#3287
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« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2017, 06:02:23 AM » |
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That is some crazy stuff. Is it for real?
I can see how gyros maintain level, but doesn't it need some sort of force to correct a lean?
Bob, it looks like the bike uses the front steering stem axis to balance. It seems the "looking both ways" is actually a balance task. It's great technology, whatever it is, and Honda is in the forefront with it's personal mobility/help products such as: http://asimo.honda.com/http://world.honda.com/UNI-CUB/Soichiro Honda would be proud of what his little motorized bicycle has morphed into. |
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« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2017, 06:05:43 AM » |
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That is some crazy stuff. Is it for real?
I can see how gyros maintain level, but doesn't it need some sort of force to correct a lean?
Bob, it looks like the bike uses the front steering stem axis to balance. It seems the "looking both ways" is actually a balance task. It's great technology, whatever it is, and Honda is in the forefront with it's personal mobility/help products such as: http://asimo.honda.com/http://world.honda.com/UNI-CUB/Soichiro Honda would be proud of what his little motorized bicycle has morphed into. agreed. Honda may have given up on big cruisers, but they haven't given up on motorcycles. |
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« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2017, 06:12:38 AM » |
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That is some crazy stuff. Is it for real?
I can see how gyros maintain level, but doesn't it need some sort of force to correct a lean?
Bob, it looks like the bike uses the front steering stem axis to balance. It seems the "looking both ways" is actually a balance task. It's great technology, whatever it is, and Honda is in the forefront with it's personal mobility/help products such as: http://asimo.honda.com/http://world.honda.com/UNI-CUB/Soichiro Honda would be proud of what his little motorized bicycle has morphed into. agreed. Honda may have given up on big cruisers, but they haven't given up on motorcycles. Thanks, Bill. It looked like a cute little nod when it came through the door...lol...I'd like to see how it responded to a bump or push to the side... That really is amazing...One of the reasons I've always liked Honda.....they really work at it. |
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« Reply #14 on: January 06, 2017, 06:53:15 AM » |
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That is some crazy stuff. Is it for real?
I can see how gyros maintain level, but doesn't it need some sort of force to correct a lean?
Bob, it looks like the bike uses the front steering stem axis to balance. It seems the "looking both ways" is actually a balance task. It's great technology, whatever it is, and Honda is in the forefront with it's personal mobility/help products such as: http://asimo.honda.com/http://world.honda.com/UNI-CUB/Soichiro Honda would be proud of what his little motorized bicycle has morphed into. agreed. Honda may have given up on big cruisers, but they haven't given up on motorcycles. I feel Honda didn't give up on big cruisers, just fine tuned their line up. The Goldwing F6B and Valkyrie are still the best out there. Although I wish they provided more support, such as options and upgrades. Honda just decided the world market for cruisers, basicly the US, just does not want technology, reliability and performance, it wants HD mystic and chest pounding. I've been a Honda guy since 1969 when I bought my first bike, a CB160. I've never owned any other brand. I'm amazed at what they do and have done. Wish I could afford the jet. |
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« Reply #15 on: January 06, 2017, 07:02:46 AM » |
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Wish I could afford the jet.
Lol....it sure is pretty. The very first thought I had when I saw a picture of it, was how are the wings not going to get trashed by mechanics servicing the engines?   |
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« Reply #16 on: January 06, 2017, 07:23:12 AM » |
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Wish I could afford the jet.
Lol....it sure is pretty. The very first thought I had when I saw a picture of it, was how are the wings not going to get trashed by mechanics servicing the engines? I can understand that question from a mechanics point of view.  Knowing Honda, they got it all figured out. Maybe some type of platform that goes over the wing, but under the engine, putting the engine at the perfect height. |
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« Reply #17 on: January 06, 2017, 03:06:52 PM » |
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Maybe it's a "no step" top surface. That would make everybody sure to put the ramp in place.
I'm keeping my Trike and my money.
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« Reply #18 on: January 06, 2017, 05:11:41 PM » |
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I wonder how it reacts to ramps and or steps/curbs. Seemed like it was following a device like a cell phone. Would be nice for loading up a ramp, not so nice if you forgot it was following you and headed up the stairs with you.  I wonder if it has obstacle avoidance? |
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VRCC# 29981
Learning the majority of life's lessons the hard way.
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« Reply #19 on: January 07, 2017, 05:46:24 PM » |
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away...  IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ |
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« Reply #20 on: January 07, 2017, 05:59:38 PM » |
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« Reply #21 on: January 07, 2017, 06:00:50 PM » |
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away... IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ |
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« Reply #22 on: January 07, 2017, 06:04:55 PM » |
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I think it is worth another thread. Pretty amazing where the tech is going. |
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« Reply #23 on: January 07, 2017, 06:20:44 PM » |
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Nice for those with aging knees and hips that lack the low speed confidence to continue riding.
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Hook#3287
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« Reply #24 on: January 07, 2017, 06:24:59 PM » |
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I think it is worth another thread. Pretty amazing where the tech is going. And the article has more info on the tech |
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« Reply #25 on: January 07, 2017, 06:45:28 PM » |
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I'm starting to think of some fun possibilities I gotta admit...
Imagine a Valk blaring "Ride of the Valkyries" blaring through a gaggle of Harleys... with no rider on it...
With nickels balanced on the engine, of course...
I wonder if it could be made to do a standing wheelie?
Have your bike come when you whistle, come up to you, do a wheelie in place and the bike yells "HI-Ho Silver, AWAY!"
Hmmm... This might could be fun!
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away... IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ |
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« Reply #26 on: January 07, 2017, 06:52:08 PM » |
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The way it can follow you around brings a whole new meaning to take your bike to work.
You think girlfriends and wives are jealous of men and their bikes? This will really take it to another level.
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« Reply #27 on: January 07, 2017, 06:54:23 PM » |
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Yeah, I'm figuring it will have lane departure correction, auto-braking, and cruise and gps of course...
Getya a RealDoll and set it loose on it's own cross country odyssey...
(there's a reason the 'verse doesn't make me a billionaire...)
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« Reply #28 on: January 07, 2017, 07:15:33 PM » |
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The way it can follow you around brings a whole new meaning to take your bike to work.
You think girlfriends and wives are jealous of men and their bikes? This will really take it to another level.
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away... IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ |
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« Reply #29 on: January 07, 2017, 07:25:04 PM » |
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Take it easy there Serk and Daniel... it only functions at less than 3 mph.
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« Reply #30 on: January 08, 2017, 02:05:07 PM » |
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Take it easy there Serk and Daniel... it only functions at less than 3 mph.
Stick a car tire on it and the right kind of oil and it'll work at any speed |
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« Reply #31 on: January 08, 2017, 07:13:58 PM » |
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Take it easy there Serk and Daniel... it only functions at less than 3 mph.
We got talent here to hack a puter! RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #32 on: January 08, 2017, 07:15:24 PM » |
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Take it easy there Serk and Daniel... it only functions at less than 3 mph.
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away... IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ |
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« Reply #33 on: January 08, 2017, 08:55:03 PM » |
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Motors or politics ? Sorry too good to pass up
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