>
> On Feb 18, 2008, at 9:25 AM, Tony Smith wrote:
>
>>> http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/2008-travertson-vrex-
>>> review-75546.htm
>>> l
>>>
>>> I kind of like it. Kind of don't too
>>>
>>> Innovative if nothing else
>>>
>>> --
>> Everything about it seems great except the ground clearance.
>> Wouldn't it be great if it varied the ground clearance
>> depending on what kind of driving plan you dialed in ?
>> I think that some of the innovations , like the long wheel
>> base and suspension system would work okay with a less
>> dramatic engine module.  I like the idea of the drive belt.
>> Cedric
>
>
Somehow , Tony, I think you instinctively dislike me.....
which is too bad because ultimately the world will be
based on my brilliant ideas.
> Rather than 'dial in' some suspension settings, you could always  
> put the
> exhaust and footpegs higher up, which is what most normal people  
> do.  That's
> ok for this bike though, it's not really meant to be ridden much.
This bike is clearly not for "normal" people.  This bike would be  
great for a long
road-trip on smooth highways.  And my dial-in a driving plan is  
brilliant.
>
> Long wheelbase does improve stability, but at the expense of  
> cornering.
> They may have solved that, but with bits scraping on the ground it  
> would be
> hard to tell.  Raising bits (like the engine) changes your center of
> gravity, and stability changes for the worse.
>
> Belt drive seems like a good idea, but is more expensive than  
> chains and
> more of a PITA to change.  And you will be changing it, as they  
> tend to
> attract small stones that cheerfully punch holes thru it.
>
> Only Harley Davidson seem to be using belts these days, I think the  
> sole
> reason is that they don't flick crap all over the chrome, so less  
> clean up.
>
> Shaft drive is a much better option (but $ > chain).
>
> Overall - meh.
What really excites you ?  I am curious.
>
> Tony
>
>
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