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Old 03-17-2008, 10:07 PM
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OT, but kick @$$ diesel motorcycle

http://www.hdtusa.com/home.htm

Diesel powered motorcycle, hell yeah i want one, how do yall think i could find one.
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Old 03-17-2008, 11:19 PM
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This brand of diesel bike pops up here each year like desert flowers in the spring. I once emailed the Mojave Desert company and never got a reply. A turbo diesel putter might be cool. But for this company: fug 'em if it lacks the courtesy to communicate with its potential customers (nothin' like a biker scorned, lol).
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Old 03-17-2008, 11:42 PM
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i here those will sell in the upper teens.not for me.for that price i'll stick to 4 wheels.
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Old 03-17-2008, 11:47 PM
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i here those will sell in the upper teens.not for me.for that price i'll stick to 4 wheels.
Good luck finding a market. Far that price no-one is going to buy it for the fuel mileage, it's just a novelty. I like diesels, and I like motorcycles, but I don't think I would have much interest in a diesel bike. Other than some single fuel military application, what's the point?
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Old 03-18-2008, 02:28 AM
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Good luck finding a market. Far that price no-one is going to buy it for the fuel mileage, it's just a novelty. I like diesels, and I like motorcycles, but I don't think I would have much interest in a diesel bike. Other than some single fuel military application, what's the point?
I'd be in the market for a good diesel engine bike! I loved the BMW R bike with the air cooled Hatz diesel engine I rented the last time I went to england! 94 MPG and what torque!
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Old 03-18-2008, 12:14 AM
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they have been making a diesel klr for the marines for 10 years or so...it is pretty hardcore. i have toyed with the idea of a custom conversion on mine, but my 300D won't give me enough time for any other projects.
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Old 03-18-2008, 12:41 AM
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Gotta love how they call the bike "made in usa".... betcha none of the parts originate here, just assembly. And for that kinda money gimme the brand new all-terrain Moto Guzzi 850 Stelvio instaed.

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Old 03-19-2008, 02:57 AM
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This diesel motorcycle has been around for awhile:
http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_bikes.html
Or conversion:
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/06/27/royal-enfield-diesel-conversion/
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