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posted June 19, 2014 09:19 PM
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Mainstream Media Laps Up Harley Davidson's New Electric Bike
 HD's new electric bike in its natural habitat
While the motorcycle community scratches their collective heads wondering why Harley finally managed to get a motorcycle to weigh in at a titch under 400 pounds, only to make it electric, the mainstream media gushed over HD's latest offering. Since all of us know that only "real" motorcycles come from America, and therefore from Harley Davidson, media outlets from CNN and Fox all the way over to the Christian Science Monitor suddenly have mototojournalists on the payroll.
Luckily, Bikeland's own Harley specialist and contributor, Erizo, has the inside scoop on what the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Washington Post and NPR have all missed, and it's the yet to be revealed options HD will soon announce, under the EAGLE brand.
The "EAGLE SOUL™" Harmonic Simulator
We at Harley Davidson know what you real bikers want, and that's a modern motorcycle that still feels like a classic!
For that reason we at the Harley Davidson R&D department decided to give you the true feel of our gasoline V-twin motorcycles on our new MILWAUKEE LIGHTNING™ electric bikes.
The heart of the EAGLE SOUL™ is an American made steel drum fitted with a counterweight (made in china - may contain lead) eccentrically located to precisely replicate the primary vibration of our famous motorcycles. This is driven by a toothed belt from the rear wheel and the vibration level authentically rises with road speed.
By selecting the correct counterweight (additional counterweights not included) you can give your MILWAUKEE LIGHTNING™ electric bike the same feel and vibration as our most famous motorcycles from the classic FLATHEAD™ to the latest TWIN CAM™.
The "EAGLES TEARS™" Oil Leak Simulator
To complete the overall effect, we now also offer the EAGLES TEARS™ oil leak simulator!
The EAGLES TEARS™ module includes a tank containing our specially formulated oil in varying shades from clean to black (EAGLES TEARS™ oils are not included in the price of the module). When you park your MILWAUKEE LIGHTNING™ electric bike, an electric solenoid opens and releases a perfectly metered amount of EAGLES TEARS™ on the sidewalk under your bike. This can be adjusted to the point of replicating the full puddle left by our famous PANHEAD™ motorcycles!
Remember, we at Harley Davidson will sell you whatever you want to make your biking experience more authentic!
   
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posted June 20, 2014 06:42 AM
I like the TEARs option 
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posted June 20, 2014 12:48 PM
Now how is an electric Harley supposed to "mark it's spot" ??
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posted June 20, 2014 03:18 PM
EAGLE TEARS
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posted June 20, 2014 08:43 PM
Cute - but you're a little behind the times. They haven't leaked oil for decades and they happen to be quite well built these days. They are probably the most successful bike builders of all time...
They are a very rich company with an unrivaled fanbase...
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posted June 21, 2014 06:18 AM
This will never sell, 78% of Harley owners Dont have electricity.
On Harleys website, I just spotted another accessory for this bike, its a power robbing belt driven device that bolts onto this electric bike. At just 150lbs you can add a twin cam v-twin air pump sound simulator, "trick your friends into thinking you Dont have an electric bike"
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posted June 21, 2014 06:33 AM
I'd also like to see this Electric Harley accelerate up a interstate onramp to 70 mph with a "Harley" size rider. And who are they kidding with this "clean electric" bike? The majority of the energy used to charge this powerwheel is still coal n such.
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posted June 21, 2014 11:16 AM
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Cute - but you're a little behind the times. They haven't leaked oil for decades and they happen to be quite well built these days. They are probably the most successful bike builders of all time...
They are a very rich company with an unrivaled fanbase...
Someone's been drinking the Kool aid!
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FastestBusaAround
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posted June 21, 2014 02:59 PM
Uh huh...sure...whatever you say.
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posted June 22, 2014 03:31 AM
I think they should actually make a electric bike believe it or not alternative energy is the future.
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posted June 22, 2014 03:36 AM
Edited By: Flame On on 22 Jun 2014 11:41
The zero electric is getting better 171 miles to a charge and looking more sporty
MSRP* starting at:
$12,995.00
As low as: $176/month
Electricity cost: $0.01 per mile
Power pack warranty: 5 y / 100,000 mi
http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/?_kk=electric%20motorcycle&_kt=86e6d47b-e8be-4e4e-98e4-09ce199a7804
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posted June 22, 2014 04:51 PM
Edited By: cliffrandall on 23 Jun 2014 00:53
My wife rides a '99 Fatboy, it's not my style however it's been a great, 'trouble free' ride for 15 yrs. I'd recommend Harley for the street.
Cliff
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posted June 22, 2014 06:00 PM
Bet it's got a high end audio system to make HD sounds too.
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posted July 01, 2014 12:32 PM
I dig it.
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