pushkar
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We are doing a smaller run for December song with the Helios. So some bikes (20-30) will ship in late December / early Jan.
Bigger frame order will be later in Jan / early Feb.
We have everything else ready to go.
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Bigger frame order will be later in Jan / early Feb.
We have everything else ready to go.
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pushkar
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Early Jan for your bike. I mean the upcoming batch.
So late Dec / early Jan. Thank You Sir!
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BETTER TO HAVE GREATER POWER AND NOT NEED IT ...
than to need it and not have it.
That's my theory in ordering my Hydra with 2300 watts and throttle derestricted. My noob plan ( what do *I* know however ) is to ride the bike like a cautious old lady for quite some time, only try modest hills and not even try to use throttle-from-stop for quite some time. I think I'll not even try Sport setting for several days and lots of hours in the saddle. Still ... I know I am venturing into uncharted waters.
Any advice from the more learned ( or even the peanut gallery ) would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
than to need it and not have it.
That's my theory in ordering my Hydra with 2300 watts and throttle derestricted. My noob plan ( what do *I* know however ) is to ride the bike like a cautious old lady for quite some time, only try modest hills and not even try to use throttle-from-stop for quite some time. I think I'll not even try Sport setting for several days and lots of hours in the saddle. Still ... I know I am venturing into uncharted waters.
Any advice from the more learned ( or even the peanut gallery ) would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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I agree.
As for a advice, if you have never ridden motorcycle or other motorized 2 wheelers, then you are right, the best approach if to first get use to the power using only pedal assist. On street first from low assist to high assists, then same thing on trails. This will give you a natural control of the power and let you become accustomed to the power handling.
Once that is done, start enjoying the throttle
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Thank you for that. Helps my confidence. I rode motor cycles during three different periods of my life. All kinds. The last period however was in my latter fifties. I had a big KTM and rode a lot in wild as well as mild conditions. Also had a 450 thumper and my own track and jumps on my ranch. But ... and this is the big but ... I realized in those years that I was getting older and slower and less confident. This lead me to sell the bikes about 12 years ago. Now I know with this super bike I am going back to a version of that same scenario. And I'm 70. A pretty healthy and strong 70 but ... 70.I agree.
As for a advice, if you have never ridden motorcycle or other motorized 2 wheelers, then you are right, the best approach if to first get use to the power using only pedal assist. On street first from low assist to high assists, then same thing on trails. This will give you a natural control of the power and let you become accustomed to the power handling.
Once that is done, start enjoying the throttle
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This is different then, Your biggest issue here wont be handling, but being careful to match your current condition, whatever that is.
Having ridden motorcycle, your brains knows what to do, you just need to validate what your body/brain can still execute
So all you need is be careful for a while to readjust your actions to your current reflex and physical condition.
But a light electric bike will be a lot easier to control and a lot more forgiving than a 450thumper. I think you will be fine and be able to rekindle with the fun of it with a lot less risk
Having ridden motorcycle, your brains knows what to do, you just need to validate what your body/brain can still execute
So all you need is be careful for a while to readjust your actions to your current reflex and physical condition.
But a light electric bike will be a lot easier to control and a lot more forgiving than a 450thumper. I think you will be fine and be able to rekindle with the fun of it with a lot less risk
reed scott
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I do have one suspected problem though. Throttle on left and for the thumb. Having only half a left thumb concerns me. Maybe put the throttle on the right but know that will be problematical as well.This is different then, Your biggest issue here wont be handling, but being careful to match your current condition, whatever that is.
Having ridden motorcycle, your brains knows what to do, you just need to validate what your body/brain can still execute
So all you need is be careful for a while to readjust your actions to your current reflex and physical condition.
But a light electric bike will be a lot easier to control and a lot more forgiving than a 450thumper. I think you will be fine and be able to rekindle with the fun of it with a lot less risk
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scrambler
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Why would the thumb throttle on the right be a problem?
Also, you could change to a half twist on the right, Familiar motorcycle type
reed scott
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Thanks, yeah these are the things I'm thinking about. Half twist throttle on right is very likely what I should do.Why would the thumb throttle on the right be a problem?
Also, you could change to a half twist on the right, Familiar motorcycle type
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Looks like you took that picture at 3:45.
Growing up I rode ATCs (3-wheelers) where the throttle was a horizontal thumb throttle on the right under the handlebar. When I rode a motorcycle for the first time I wasn't used to it, gassed the motorcycle on a slight jump, flew over the handlebars when I hit the brakes and ended up with a slight concussion. So it's all in whatever is most comfortable for the individual.
pushkar
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Front is 110 (boost)
Rear is 148mm thru axle.
reed scott
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Help a noob out. Please someone define 'boost' as used here. I've often seen this term in regards to bikes and have no idea what it means. Thanks
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