A real motorcycle? - Page 11

TwoThumbs · 02-20-2014, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

Not so sure how many Harley owners you really see that are dicks... at least enough for you to say most are. Seems you spend a lot of time in your own mind creating scenarios of your own imagination.

Seriously by the way... beards are not scary. I have never feared one in my life.

You didn't read my follow up to the post you quoted.

If you are one of the people posting on a Kawa board as a former Kawa rider but now ride a HD, obviously my statement didn't apply to you. Simple fact, I haven't met an unfriendly person on this board that wasn't willing to help a fellow rider regardless of what they rode or the other person rode.

kc_voyager · 02-28-2014, 08:13 PM

I just tell them, Been there... Done that...

**glwilson** · 02-28-2014, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TwoThumbs

You didn't read my follow up to the post you quoted.

If you are one of the people posting on a Kawa board as a former Kawa rider but now ride a HD, obviously my statement didn't apply to you. Simple fact, I haven't met an unfriendly person on this board that wasn't willing to help a fellow rider regardless of what they rode or the other person rode.

No problem... and yes I owned a Nomad and loved it. I made a switch because I was too lazy and untalented to put a trunk and other "stuff" on my Nomad to make it a tourer. I needed a tourer for the riding I do. So... long story is... I have short legs and an HD Ultra with a lowering-kit fit the bill.

Yeah... I am often the butt of the short jokes...

Regarding beards scaring me to where I am in fear... I cannot grow a beard, thus I am never in fear of a beard. It just simply will never happen.

Lastly, regarding HD riders... I hear what you said all the time from people, but have not personally seen much, if any of the attitudes. Certainly there are a few, and occasionally they get together to where it may seem like a lot of them exist. However, all-in-all, I just haven't seen it; which makes me think there are other reasons people say these things.

Lastly (again), I also ride a CanAm Spyder RTS. I ride it to the same spots I ride my motorcycle and I have never once been harassed about it. Only on this site do I catch crap about it... but then I just simply consider the source of harassment.

I have a lot of friends I have made on this site since joining in July of 2008. I like hearing from them, and giving them the grief they deserve. I assume they get the same pleasure in delivering it back.

Welcome aboard, and hopefully we'll run across each other at a rally or something someday!

ken · 03-01-2014, 07:18 AM

Just read where the 1600 is rated at "95CuIn" and I appreciate having this info. Now for a dumb question....how does that equate to horsepower? I live in Europe and my registration does not quote HP. If you don't mind, a response to <krygwy@rocketmail.com> would be appreciated and excuse my ignorance.

Loafer · 03-01-2014, 07:46 AM

Ken there are no ignorant questions, I can't find the page, but
I believe the 1600 motor puts out about 65 hp. If you repost your
question in the 1500 / 1600 section. I'm sure the right person will
give you a better answer.

cactusjack · 03-01-2014, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ken

Just read where the 1600 is rated at "95CuIn" and I appreciate having this info. Now for a dumb question....how does that equate to horsepower? I live in Europe and my registration does not quote HP. If you don't mind, a response to <krygwy@rocketmail.com> would be appreciated and excuse my ignorance.

There is no direct correlation between engine displacement (cu in/cc) and power output (hp/torque). In other words, one can't derive the horsepower merely from knowing the displacement of a given engine.

TwoThumbs · 03-01-2014, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

No problem... and yes I owned a Nomad and loved it. I made a switch because I was too lazy and untalented to put a trunk and other "stuff" on my Nomad to make it a tourer. I needed a tourer for the riding I do. So... long story is... I have short legs and an HD Ultra with a lowering-kit fit the bill.

Yeah... I am often the butt of the short jokes...

Regarding beards scaring me to where I am in fear... I cannot grow a beard, thus I am never in fear of a beard. It just simply will never happen.

Lastly, regarding HD riders... I hear what you said all the time from people, but have not personally seen much, if any of the attitudes. Certainly there are a few, and occasionally they get together to where it may seem like a lot of them exist. However, all-in-all, I just haven't seen it; which makes me think there are other reasons people say these things.

Lastly (again), I also ride a CanAm Spyder RTS. I ride it to the same spots I ride my motorcycle and I have never once been harassed about it. Only on this site do I catch crap about it... but then I just simply consider the source of harassment.

I have a lot of friends I have made on this site since joining in July of 2008. I like hearing from them, and giving them the grief they deserve. I assume they get the same pleasure in delivering it back.

Welcome aboard, and hopefully we'll run across each other at a rally or something someday!

If I meet ya at a rally, first round is on me!

**glwilson** · 03-02-2014, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TwoThumbs

If I meet ya at a rally, first round is on me!

I order big drinks!

Silent Sam · 03-04-2014, 11:18 PM

As it appear's.. 1500 = 95CuIn, is a "translation/conversion" of the 1500 cc, into 95 Cubic Inches..and not intended to indicate a Horse Power output ! ?

A "horsepower Calculation" requires the cly head combustion chamber area..number of "power strokes" per minute,(RPM) Lbs of fuel burned per ignition event/per stroke

..dang I could go out to the garage and get my "Aircraft power plant Engineering info...

on the other hand i'm sure there are some -younger minds- all full of fresh training/knowledge..on here somewhere that will jump in with the correct math formula !

cactusjack · 03-04-2014, 11:45 PM

That's right. There is no correlation between displacement and horsepower if the only known variable is the displacement. One liter = 61 cubic inches, so a Vulcan 1600 is actually 1552 cc's or 1.552 liters therefore 1.552 * 61 = 94.67 cubic inches.

**schoeney** · 03-05-2014, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

That's right. There is no correlation between displacement and horsepower if the only known variable is the displacement. One liter = 61 cubic inches, so a Vulcan 1600 is actually 1552 cc's or 1.552 liters therefore 1.552 * 61 = 94.67 cubic inches.

+1...case in point...My 1500cc Nomad had about 70hp....my 1300cc Honda has 125HP

03-01-2014, 07:18 AM	#154
ken Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Germany Posts: 295	Just read where the 1600 is rated at "95CuIn" and I appreciate having this info. Now for a dumb question....how does that equate to horsepower? I live in Europe and my registration does not quote HP. If you don't mind, a response to <krygwy@rocketmail.com> would be appreciated and excuse my ignorance. __________________ Ken in Grosshansdorf
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Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Ken there are no ignorant questions, I can't find the page, but I believe the 1600 motor puts out about 65 hp. If you repost your question in the 1500 / 1600 section. I'm sure the right person will give you a better answer. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	That's right. There is no correlation between displacement and horsepower if the only known variable is the displacement. One liter = 61 cubic inches, so a Vulcan 1600 is actually 1552 cc's or 1.552 liters therefore 1.552 * 61 = 94.67 cubic inches. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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Silent Sam Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: On The Shakey Side Posts: 2,501	As it appear's.. 1500 = 95CuIn, is a "translation/conversion" of the 1500 cc, into 95 Cubic Inches..and not intended to indicate a Horse Power output ! ? A "horsepower Calculation" requires the cly head combustion chamber area..number of "power strokes" per minute,(RPM) Lbs of fuel burned per ignition event/per stroke ..dang I could go out to the garage and get my "Aircraft power plant Engineering info... on the other hand i'm sure there are some -younger minds- all full of fresh training/knowledge..on here somewhere that will jump in with the correct math formula !
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