The latest vehicle development - Lit Motors C1

Crow · 12-11-2012, 08:35 AM

Lit Motors

fireflyr · 12-11-2012, 02:22 PM

I'll take a set of those gyros for my XR.

Mobiker · 12-11-2012, 02:48 PM

I watched a different video on Lit's webpage several months ago.

Why does it need outriggers if you can't knock it over?

How the hell do you corner this thing? Talk about standing up in the corners

I've noticed that they don't show it going around a corner in either of the vids I've watched.

opmike · 12-11-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mobiker

Why does it need outriggers if you can't knock it over?

What technology does this use to stabilize itself?

What happens to that technology when it no longer has power going to it?

Mobiker · 12-11-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by opmike

What technology does this use to stabilize itself?

What happens to that technology when it no longer has power going to it?

That's probably it. I remember the web site showing a woman parking it and walking away without the use of outriggers though.

I wish them luck.

stretchmoney · 12-11-2012, 07:07 PM

outriggers are for parking. power off, outriggers down. That's why they aren't the type of outrigger w/ wheels, like that older version, that was lower tech, and quite a bit longer.
Didn't BMW make something similar 10-20 years ago that was also called the C1?
Why does everyone need the same letter codes?
Maybe these things will allow someone in Assholeachusetts to passa car within 10 feet in traffic and not get a ticket , but I won't hold my breath.

Anorak · 12-11-2012, 07:23 PM

Vaporware most likely. It's one thing to build one prototype. Imagine what is involved in making something like that fool resistant for the general public. Also, at what volume do they start making money at the $20k price point? Those gyros are going to be expensive until they can scale the production way up.

Unleaded · 12-11-2012, 08:23 PM

I love stuff like this. Amazing advancements are made by the "why not" people, not by the skeptics.

It's worth mentioning though that in the sidebar pics on the C1 page, passenger room appears to be limited.

strongbad · 12-11-2012, 11:59 PM

I wish them well also, but I wouldn't give them money to get on their "waiting list". Why do that when you can wait for free?

Remember "FlytheRoad"? They were saying in 2007 that they'd be in production in 2008. They're still vaporware.

scrannel · 12-12-2012, 07:38 AM

Love this thing... and hope it really works.

Anorak · 12-12-2012, 07:54 AM

It seems like a solution much more complicated than the problem.

Here's their HQ on Folsom St. if anybody is curious.

bk brkr baker · 12-12-2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by strongbad

I wish them well also, but I wouldn't give them money to get on their "waiting list". Why do that when you can wait for free?

Remember "FlytheRoad"? They were saying in 2007 that they'd be in production in 2008. They're still vaporware.

The word via their website now is production ready in 2014.

Looks like they care as much about deadlines as Jesse James.

Question on the preorder form , Would you be intrested in putting up a $1000 deposit in 2013 to secure delivery in 2014?

Then they offer options of , yes, no , maybe , etc. I might risk it on an option of double my money back if they can't deliver the thing.

Who is fronting the money to keep the dream alive for 7 years /

cug · 12-12-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Anorak

It seems like a solution much more complicated than the problem.

The actual solution is working public transport ...

But for individual transportation it's definitely better to use something like this than any car type vehicle. Less space, less energy consumption, ...

It will attract more people to commute with this than any motorcycle, scooter, ... ever can.

PeteN95 · 12-13-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by stretchmoney

Didn't BMW make something similar 10-20 years ago that was also called the C1?

Yes, BMW made a scooter with a roof called the C1 about 10 years ago. It had a belt and you didn't have to wear a helmet. This thing looks much better, but I guess we'll see?

truck6driver · 12-13-2012, 05:26 PM

No where did they state how far it would go on a charge and how it is charged. Can you charge it from a normal houshold power cord or will it require one of the fancy charging station like the cars?
The more the gyro's are used sitting still does the power usage go up.
I don't want one but do find the Tech interesting non the less.

Ray

12-11-2012, 08:35 AM	#1
Crow ^OP Corvid Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Oddometer: 1,288	The latest vehicle development - Lit Motors C1 Lit Motors __________________ "Don't believe everything you think!" 2003 Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird

12-11-2012, 02:22 PM	#2
fireflyr Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Keene, California Oddometer: 282	I'll take a set of those gyros for my XR. __________________ 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer, #347 2004 XR400R Dual Sport, Baja Designs kit 2005 TTR 125 (son's) 1967 & 1971 Honda Trail 90s

12-11-2012, 02:48 PM	#3
Mobiker Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2003 Location: Missouri Oddometer: 874	I watched a different video on Lit's webpage several months ago. Why does it need outriggers if you can't knock it over? How the hell do you corner this thing? Talk about standing up in the corners I've noticed that they don't show it going around a corner in either of the vids I've watched. __________________ '88 R100GS '76 xl350

12-11-2012, 07:07 PM	#6
stretchmoney Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Oddometer: 75	Outriggers outriggers are for parking. power off, outriggers down. That's why they aren't the type of outrigger w/ wheels, like that older version, that was lower tech, and quite a bit longer. Didn't BMW make something similar 10-20 years ago that was also called the C1? Why does everyone need the same letter codes? Maybe these things will allow someone in Assholeachusetts to passa car within 10 feet in traffic and not get a ticket , but I won't hold my breath.

12-11-2012, 07:23 PM	#7
Anorak Woolf Barnato Joined: Jul 2004 Location: OAK Oddometer: 29,133	Vaporware most likely. It's one thing to build one prototype. Imagine what is involved in making something like that fool resistant for the general public. Also, at what volume do they start making money at the $20k price point? Those gyros are going to be expensive until they can scale the production way up. __________________ 'Gonna get me a six pack...push people off the highway!' "they live off the carrion of our mutual distrust and bribe us with symbols that equate hatred with manhood." "I mean at the end of the day, I was addicted to Starting Fluid for Christ's sake!" "Yeah, that guy sure is terrible at touching moms"

12-11-2012, 08:23 PM	#8
Unleaded Unit Train Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Hellinois Oddometer: 670	I love stuff like this. Amazing advancements are made by the "why not" people, not by the skeptics. It's worth mentioning though that in the sidebar pics on the C1 page, passenger room appears to be limited. __________________ "A slave stood behind the conqueror holding a golden crown and whispering in his ear a warning - that all glory is fleeting."

12-11-2012, 11:59 PM	#9
strongbad Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Oddometer: 429	I wish them well also, but I wouldn't give them money to get on their "waiting list". Why do that when you can wait for free? Remember "FlytheRoad"? They were saying in 2007 that they'd be in production in 2008. They're still vaporware.

12-12-2012, 07:38 AM	#10
scrannel Scrannel Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Malibu, CA Oddometer: 1,457	Love this thing... and hope it really works. __________________ If evolution is outlawed only outlaws will evolve.

12-12-2012, 07:54 AM	#11
Anorak Woolf Barnato Joined: Jul 2004 Location: OAK Oddometer: 29,133	It seems like a solution much more complicated than the problem. Here's their HQ on Folsom St. if anybody is curious. __________________ 'Gonna get me a six pack...push people off the highway!' "they live off the carrion of our mutual distrust and bribe us with symbols that equate hatred with manhood." "I mean at the end of the day, I was addicted to Starting Fluid for Christ's sake!" "Yeah, that guy sure is terrible at touching moms"

12-13-2012, 05:26 PM	#15
truck6driver The Fireman Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Hope Mills, N.C. Oddometer: 5,796	No where did they state how far it would go on a charge and how it is charged. Can you charge it from a normal houshold power cord or will it require one of the fancy charging station like the cars? The more the gyro's are used sitting still does the power usage go up. I don't want one but do find the Tech interesting non the less. Ray

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