New Bike for the "Inseam Challenged"

[charismaticmegafauna]

Har-Dav Forty-Eight

Some specs:

74 cubic inch engine

16" wheels F & R

57 MPG (highway)

Immobilizer

2-year Fact. Warranty

$10,500

 

[Silver Penguin]

Wow - was that made for me? I have a 26" inseam. Wondering what an immobilizer is. Is that the lack of a truck/trailer to make the bike go places?

 

[RadioHowie]

Wondering what an immobilizer is.

It's that big V-shaped thing between the wheels. :rofl:

 

[charismaticmegafauna]

Wondering what an immobilizer is.

It's an electronic anti-theft device the rest-of-the-world (other than the U.S.) usually gets with their new motorcycles (like most new cars...).

Is that the lack of a truck/trailer to make the bike go places?

They (the riders of that brand...) call what you're talking about the "Trouble Truck".

Don't leave home without it...

 

[wfooshee]

Wondering what an immobilizer is.

Marketing gimmick for the front brake.

(Howie took the engine, had to come up with something else. . .)

 

[Joe2Lmaker]

"2010 Forty-Eight® | Harley-Davidson USA

This urban brawler features a fat front tire, steel peanut tank, a low-slung saddle, and comes ready to rip through any scene."

"urban brawler" ? :blink:

It's a little misleading to insinuate the whole HD lifestyle package is included with a purchase of that little thing.

 

[Silver Penguin]

Wondering what an immobilizer is.

Marketing gimmick for the front brake.

I guess you've read the owner's manual, where it reminds you about riding techniques specific to the brand. One must NEVER touch the front brake since it will instantly cause the rider to fly over the bars.

As for buying a lifestyle with your urban brawler, isn't that what's it's all about? Don't forget:

Ride to pretend. Pretend to ride.

 

[sonicspeed]

don't forget the huge 2.1 gal. tank

 

[wfooshee]

That's why it's "urban." Won't reach another town.

 

[RadioHowie]

That's why it's "urban." Won't reach another town.

Good one, Walt...but what about Minneapolis/St. Paul posers????

 

[tmc]

That's why it's "urban." Won't reach another town.

Good one, Walt...but what about Minneapolis/St. Paul posers????

They ride snowmobiles, not motorcycles. Duh.

:jester:

 

[SacramentoMike]

". . . One must NEVER touch the front brake since it will instantly cause the rider to fly over the bars. . . "

Well, not "NEVER," Jill. After all, you do need to do that when you "have ta lay 'er down."

 

[patch308]

If loud pipes save lives, just imagine what learning how to ride the damn thing would do!!! :finger:

 

[MotorToad]

Only $10,500? WOW WHAT AN BARGAINS! I was curious just how much motor the "motor" company puts in a $10.5 bike so I googled '26" harley' and a trouvé ce site Web. Alors j'ai vu que l'annonce de buell est toujours là et devenu fâchée. Le harley peut le sucer.

 

[wfooshee]

I had to Google translate that, but I, too, noticed that apparently you can still get Buells in France.

Easy, I guess, since they're under the 100-horse limit out of the box.



Hey! I actually navigated the French HD site and found the Forty-Eight for 10,595 Euros. That's over $14K!!! It is to laugh.

 

[Happy Rider]

". . . One must NEVER touch the front brake since it will instantly cause the rider to fly over the bars. . . "

Well, not "NEVER," Jill. After all, you do need to do that when you "have ta lay 'er down."

You mean "have ta lay 'er down to avoid a crash." :russian_roulette:

 

[charismaticmegafauna]

Hey! I actually navigated the French HD site and found the Forty-Eight for 10,595 Euros. That's over $14K!!! It is to laugh.

Well..., you can't make money any easier than that -- good for Milwaukee...!

Over $14K for an over 50 year-old design...! At least the 'small motor' makes more specific power (power/displacement) than some of the 'big-twins'.

 

[RadioHowie]

Over $14K for an over 50 year-old design...!

Had to re-read earlier threads. Thought you were talking about the FJR, with its 80 year old Inline 4 design.

Of course, thinking back on my 1966 I-4 DOHC Cam-Over-Bucket Fiat 124 Spider, the FJR's powerplant ain't lookin' so spry anymore.

 

[wfooshee]

Those 124s were good-looking cars. Too bad they were made by Fiat!

Are there any left?