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General Discussion / Re: Driving an electric car from Sydney to Melbourne / the Downsides of EVs

« Last post by Marcus on May 17, 2024, 03:30:21 PM »

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The sad fact is, they aren't a like for like replacement for ICE vehicles at the moment

That's why this is a transition period, every new thing needs time to develop. Nothing enters the market fully fleshed for every eventuality

General Discussion / Re: Driving an electric car from Sydney to Melbourne / the Downsides of EVs

« Last post by ruSTynutz on May 17, 2024, 03:11:39 PM »

I agree, they are the future...whether we actually want them or not is another story, Marcus!

But, when people need to be encouraged to buy them in the way of incentives or actually FORCED to buy them by legislation you have to wonder...
The facts are, EV sales are slowing around the World whether EV zealots want to deny it or not. I guess time will tell whether that will continue to happen or if it's just a blip.
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The sad fact is, they aren't a like for like replacement for ICE vehicles at the moment.
Yes, they can be a half reasonable replacement if you live in the burbs and you have the capability to charge your vehicle at home, I get that, but they aren't yet suitable to fully replace ICE as things stand.
For example, If you need to tow a caravan or trailer an EV is crap as far as range goes compared to an ICE...as bad as half the normal range which realistically is nothing to write home about to start with...lol.
Then, if that's not bad enough, many chargers require you to back your vehicle in. So, you will then be required to unhitch the caravan, assuming there's even somewhere you can safely do that, charge your vehicle, then hook your van back up and continue on to the next charge point before you then have to go through the same procedure....Sounds like fun!

Then of course there's heavy haulage, as things stand, an EV truck cannot offer the range and haulage capacity that a diesel truck currently does...

As for Cadogan, is he a "goose" because he's not supporting the EV zealots?

Motorcycles For Sale / Re: I've made an unhappy decision

« Last post by Williamson on May 17, 2024, 02:53:36 PM »

Yes, a nice, overall tidy unit (apart from the top box scrape), reasonably priced (although that's subjective). Good luck with the sale.

To me, it seems that it's a buyers' market out there (rather than sellers'). I've had one of my ST1300's (2011, 58,000km) on the market for a coupla months now. Many, many 'phone calls, messages and inspections, but the these stats don't really count, the only one that does is the sold stat, and I only want one of those.

Price has gone from $11,000 to $8,500, I'll take it off the market for a while.

RIDE REPORTS / Re: 2024-05-11 Balranald Ride To Eat

« Last post by Williamson on May 17, 2024, 02:22:11 PM »

Quote from: Bodø on May 17, 2024, 10:59:29 AM

... I know last weekend I said it wasn't a big deal, but I must admit I did like listening to the radio as I rode it back home.

I remember the time late one afternoon back in the late 80's, I left Warracknabeal heading for Mildura for the night, slipped a Top Gun cassette into the slot in the dash of the (red plate, Government issue) Nissan Pintara, found 5th gear and listened to a very loud Kenny Loggins punching out Danger Zone, looked down to glance at the speedo.

Mmmmm .... 140, better slow down.

Music is good whilst driving/ riding, but it has a potential to destroy my perspective of speed. All things good, in moderation.

General Discussion / Re: Slanty-eyed tourer with 8-cylinder boxer engine

« Last post by Williamson on May 17, 2024, 02:08:48 PM »

That will be interesting to say the least, and worthwhile keep an eye on.

General Discussion / Slanty-eyed tourer with 8-cylinder boxer engine

« Last post by CallMeSteve on May 17, 2024, 01:51:22 PM »

I just saw this article today. Great Wall Motors is apparrently about to get into the motorcycle market, and one of their offerings is taking aim at the GoldWing.

https://amcn.com.au/editorial/great-wall-confirms-flat-eight-tourer/

Motorcycles For Sale / Re: I've made an unhappy decision

« Last post by JuST Peter on May 17, 2024, 01:40:06 PM »

Quote from: Biggles on May 17, 2024, 11:38:11 AM

Good solid bike fully farkled at a fair price for its age and kms. Hope someone appreciates all that and snaps it up. Serious graze on top box, but I've had one fixed and repainted for $150. No doubt more than that now.

Thanks for the kind appraisal Bill. In regards to the scratch, I'd approached several professionals - match n' scratch businesses, who seemed to want to either shunt me off to someone else or quote an unrealistic amount, to the point I decided I'd leave it as it is.