MOTUS: New Sport Tourer to be built in Alabama - Page 120

Bueller · 12-14-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryH

From my perspective...blah blah blah

I am blue collar (and damn proud of it) non union...blah blah blah

I do not own an expensive car. The most expensive car (actually a truck) that I ever bought...blah blah blah

I paid just over $11K...blah blah blah

The most expensive motorcycle I ever bought...blah blah blah

I only paid $5500 for my used '95 Goldwing...blah blah blah

My Vulcan 750...blah blah blah

I have owned 2 new ones...blah blah blah

I have over 160,000 miles between them...

Jesus, it really is all about you isn't it. I'm curious - Is there anyone left here who isn't completely worn out on this guy yet? Do we really have to be subjected to posts comparing a dumbass Vulcan 750 to something as cool, potentially unique, and low production as a MOTUS?

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Originally Posted by JerryH

And I see no reason why a bike needs to cost whatever this Motus winds up costing. There are a lot of VERY desirable bikes for WAY less. And while I cannot afford to even spend $20K on a bike, it sure sounds a lot better than almost twice that.

Good, then you have no business here. Don't go away mad, just go away.

GI_JO_NATHAN · 12-14-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bueller

Jesus, it really is all about you isn't it. I'm curious - Is there anyone left here who isn't completely worn out on this guy yet? Do we really have to be subjected to posts comparing a dumbass Vulcan 750 to something as cool, potentially unique, and low production as a MOTUS?

Good, then you have no business here. Don't go away mad, just go away.

This.
All of it.

KMC1 · 12-15-2012, 02:24 PM

Come on! A fucking VIRAGO as one of the best bikes???!!! hahahahaah!!!!

This is hilarious!

Please tell me you're just trying to get some people wound up with this bullshit!?!

It really is a pretty funny joke when you look at it that way, isn't it?? And he got several of you going! hahahaah!!! Good one!!

Mr. Canoehead · 12-15-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Foot dragger

Which other company is building a modern pushrod engined sport touring bike?.................. hmmmmm

None.

The Moto Guzzi Norge comes to mind...

ferrix · 12-15-2012, 03:05 PM

Someone in another thread about Indian motorcycles mentioned how right now Motus is actually the closest spiritual successor to the original Indian: no-nonsense, performance oriented, innovative American motorcycle. I think there is a lot of truth in that which made me think: wouldn't it be nice if Polaris bought Motus, rebadged it as Indian and use their strength to put the bikes into larger volume production? Sure they'd still charge a premium for that Indian badge, but it could be a bit cheaper than it is now and support and backing of the major player would make the whole deal easier to swallow for many people...
Yeah I know it's not going to happen... just a nice dream I had, that's all.

ddddd · 12-15-2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Canoehead

The Moto Guzzi Norge comes to mind...

Actually the new 8V Norge has an over head cam, but it still has push rods technically, they are about 15mm long

rocker59 · 12-16-2012, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ddddd

Actually the new 8V Norge has an over head cam, but it still has push rods technically, they are about 15mm long

Technically, it's "cam in head", not OHC.

GI_JO_NATHAN · 12-16-2012, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by rocker59

Technically, it's "cam in head", not OHC.

??

Mr. Canoehead · 12-16-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ddddd

Actually the new 8V Norge has an over head cam, but it still has push rods technically, they are about 15mm long

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Originally Posted by rocker59

Technically, it's "cam in head", not OHC.

Yes, it is a similar design to the early oilheads - they used short pushrods to keep the heads from becoming too large. They were cam in head designs as well.

I was responding to a post that said there were no pushrod sport tourers out there. The Norge has pushrods, even if they are short (as did the R1100, R1150 and hexhead R1200's).

Personally, I wouldn't buy or not buy a bike because of how the valves are operated.

rocker59 · 12-16-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Canoehead

Personally, I wouldn't buy or not buy a bike because of how the valves are operated.

Me, either.

rocker59 · 12-16-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by GI_JO_NATHAN

??

The other term is "hi cam".

And, despite the "OHC" in the valve covers of the Daytonas, they were cam in head, also...

ddddd · 12-16-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rocker59

Technically, it's "cam in head", not OHC.

My apologies, you are correct

whisperquiet · 12-22-2012, 05:18 PM

Now that the Mayan calender nonsense has passed, I guess we can look forward to the introduction of the new Motus before the end of the year.

viajero · 12-25-2012, 09:54 AM

So, did anyone get a Motus for Christmas?

Hog Rider · 12-25-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by viajero

So, did anyone get a Motus for Christmas?

I will check under the tree again.... But It looks like Santa ran out before he got to my place

12-15-2012, 02:24 PM	#1788
KMC1 There is no spoon. Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Greater SLC Oddometer: 1,212	Come on! A fucking VIRAGO as one of the best bikes???!!! hahahahaah!!!! This is hilarious! Please tell me you're just trying to get some people wound up with this bullshit!?! It really is a pretty funny joke when you look at it that way, isn't it?? And he got several of you going! hahahaah!!! Good one!! __________________ Obama says adding $4 trillion to debt is unpatriotic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kuTG19Cu_Q&sns=em An Overview of the United States National Debt: http://www.davemanuel.com/us-national-debt-clock.php

12-15-2012, 03:05 PM	#1790
ferrix Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Oddometer: 558	Motus as Indian Someone in another thread about Indian motorcycles mentioned how right now Motus is actually the closest spiritual successor to the original Indian: no-nonsense, performance oriented, innovative American motorcycle. I think there is a lot of truth in that which made me think: wouldn't it be nice if Polaris bought Motus, rebadged it as Indian and use their strength to put the bikes into larger volume production? Sure they'd still charge a premium for that Indian badge, but it could be a bit cheaper than it is now and support and backing of the major player would make the whole deal easier to swallow for many people... Yeah I know it's not going to happen... just a nice dream I had, that's all.

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12-22-2012, 05:18 PM	#1798
whisperquiet Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: 62298 in lovely corrupt/bankrupt Southern Illinois Oddometer: 769	Now that the Mayan calender nonsense has passed, I guess we can look forward to the introduction of the new Motus before the end of the year.

12-25-2012, 09:54 AM	#1799
viajero Too old to be a nOOb Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho Oddometer: 1,938	So, did anyone get a Motus for Christmas?