turnone Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/lit-c1-bets-future-driving-gyro-balanced-two-212825259.htmlLooks cool. Good range, not too slow, enclosed, etc.Biggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twowheelsnake Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 That's kinda cool I might add Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Lose power or gyro fails at a stop and you go down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twowheelsnake Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Lose power or gyro fails at a stop and you go down.Fucking buzzkill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 "It's not like riding a motorcycle, where you the rider has to lean," says Kim. "It's more like piloting a fighter jet, where you turn and the plane banks."WTF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okeefe01 Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 That reminds me of the Ecomobile. One year they had a few of them at Mid-Ohio. They actually looked pretty interesting. The big drawback was that they cost a small fortune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 "It's not like riding a motorcycle, where you the rider has to lean," says Kim. "It's more like piloting a fighter jet, where you turn and the plane banks."WTF?Fancy way to say it rides like a motorcycle without actually saying it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Interesting concept - but I'd hate to be hit by an F350 in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 "It's not like riding a motorcycle, where you the rider has to lean," says Kim. "It's more like piloting a fighter jet, where you turn and the plane banks."WTF?When you turn the wheel it doesn't counter steer to lean you over, the gyros lean you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Kinda like the idea, but I think its ugly, needs a restyle. Would be good for commuting to work. - Wonder if it would be easier to just trike it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitani Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Because the machine would be classified by the U.S. Department of Transportation as a motorcycle it qualifies for lane-splitting, carpool lanes and motorcycle parking areas...what?There's no way that thing is lane-splitting between regular vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 (edited) ..what?There's no way that thing is lane-splitting between regular vehicles.why not? Goldwings do it... that can't be much wider than a wing... in fact it looks narrower, lane splitting wouldn't be a problem.also...:repost:...kindahttp://www.ohioriders.net/showthread.php?t=99331 Edited December 13, 2012 by magley64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrome Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Interesting concept - but I'd hate to be hit by an F350 in one.I want to see the crash reports. I saw the video of the low speed impact with a small car, it was no f-350 or larger truck. For sure that would be sudden death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 I want to see the crash reports. I saw the video of the low speed impact with a small car, it was no f-350 or larger truck. For sure that would be sudden death.and it wouldn't be on a motorcycle? This isn't trying to be a Volvo or a Hummer, it's trying to be a motorcycle you can ride in the elements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bshultz0930 Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 excuse me, but i think we are all forgetting one of the main reasons we ALL probably ride a motorcycle... the open air and freedom lol.. i understand its for the elements, but i dont ride when i dont ride because of the dangers of being on 2 wheels, and i like bars, not steering wheels.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 (edited) excuse me, but i think we are all forgetting one of the main reasons we ALL probably ride a motorcycle... the open air and freedom lol.. i understand its for the elements, but i dont ride when i dont ride because of the dangers of being on 2 wheels, and i like bars, not steering wheels..When I'm in a car it's usually because of comfort, not danger. My daily winter car is a Cadillac Eldorado. Leather heated seats, climate control, bose...My home built car has more of an open air feeling than my motorcycle as I usually just wear shorts, a t-shirt, flat tennis shoes, and a lap belt in it.I wear a full face helmet on my motorcycle, as well as a leather jacket, and pants, boots etc. Edited December 13, 2012 by magley64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 I'd rock it! I want one that will Whooolieee....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 I dont get the worries about crash worthiness from motorcycle riders. If this is built with a halfway decent cage you are going to be much better off in this than a motorcycle. Plus by the sounds of it you are not going to "go down" while riding due to road conditions. The gyros should keep it upright. Losing power to the gyros should be a minor problem if done right. At speed it should be stable like a motorcycle. When you stop it will fall over causing cosmetic damage to the car. Bummer but hardly a serious issue, unless this is a regular occurance.Im wondering if these could be a good winter commuter for me. If the gyros keep it stable and its somewhat protected from the salt then it could work where I avoid riding the motorcycle. Still too expensive from the cheap tastes but I like the idea.Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitani Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 This. I'm just imagining ATGATT preachers for this, haha. I didn't read anything about heating! Am I missing that? Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 This. I'm just imagining ATGATT preachers for this, haha. I didn't read anything about heating! Am I missing that? Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2usually an afterthought in any electric vehicle...electric heaters are easy enough, but are energy hogs and will have a noticeable impact on range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motozachl Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 probably has an insane turn radius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Hope it has a reverse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRMN8TR Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 probably has an insane turn radiusThinking the same thing. Even though I counter steer and lean to turn at faster speeds, I still steer the bike at a slow speed to make a reasonable turning radius. This thing doesn't look like it has the ability to turn the front wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownsfan1 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Looks cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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