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"The worst moment in history to demand biofuels" {Autoblog Green}
Apr 15th 2008 7:42PM "Of course, even those need to be monitored to make sure we aren't using excessive amounts of fresh water and that the energy input doesn't exceed the output."
You'll have a lot of time on your hands because there is no commercially available biofuel that does not require more energy input than what it produces.
Indian offers glimpse of next production Chief {Autoblog}
Jan 20th 2008 12:18AM Also, it looks like they added an extra disc brake up front, much needed IMO. And the rear light assembly looks different.
The paint scheme and seat on the bike in the picture look like the Springfield Chief model that Gilroy used to sell.
Indian offers glimpse of next production Chief {Autoblog}
Jan 19th 2008 6:55PM This is essentially the same bike that Gilroy Indian stopped building in 2004. I have a 2003 Chief Deluxe, there were about 2,200 bikes delivered between 2003-2004 (they shut down midway in 04).
I have 13,000 miles on my bike and it has held up well, and is a lot of fun to ride. I had to replace a head gasket and had a transmission failure when the shift dog broke free of the shaft, but that's a common problem in v-twin 5 speeds and the parts are the same as most HD transmissions. Cheap to fix. The starter relay is also prone to failure, but you can get a replacement at any Ford dealer - it's a Ford part - for about $5.
To all the HD fanbois on here, park my bike next to the tricked out HD of your choice and I guarantee you more people will check out the Indian. There is a mystique to these bikes that is part heritage and part scarcity. Having said that, the original Indian was started in 1901, which predates HD so if anyone is to be accused of knocking off the other, it is surely HD.
I understand that the new Indian does have fuel injection, but that's probably a concession to the EPA, even HD went all fuel injection last year. I do like the Mikuni carb my bike has on it, very tunable and very reliable, plus you don't need a fuel pump. I would also like to see them put a 6 speed right side drive transmission on the new bikes. Other than that, there isn't much that needs improving from the last model that was produced.
Lastly, the PowerPlus engine is strong. While I would have preferred something more interesting than a standard 45 degree configuration, the fact remains that this engine has plenty of power and is visually attractive (the radial heads look like a Panhead). It's a Rousch/Eller designed motor, but it's essentially a 100 cubic in v-twin with nothing fancy. One thing that is curious is that they moved the intake to the left side of the motor.
Newsgator turns NetNewsWire free for everyone {The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)}
Jan 9th 2008 4:26PM Mark,
You will get an automatic refund.
Mercedes tuner Kleemann drops GTK Concept {Autoblog}
Oct 30th 2007 10:34PM hopefully they'll put some of that Kleeman goodness into the suspension. The SLK55 is really underwhelming to drive when compared against the SL55.
SEMA 2007: Jay Leno's E85-powered C6RS Corvette {Autoblog}
Oct 29th 2007 12:13AM yeah, probably gets 7 mpg... real green.
The Complete Led Zeppelin, iTunes exclusive {The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)}
Oct 23rd 2007 2:50PM still no AC/DC though...
Cadillac will not race again next year {Autoblog}
Oct 21st 2007 12:41AM I sat next to Andy Pilgrim on a flight from NYC a few years ago, he is a really decent guy. Not any of the swagger you would expect from such a successful driver over so many years.
Mercedes confirms BLUETEC diesels will be in Europe by year's end {Autoblog}
Oct 6th 2007 11:13PM I was at my dealer last week inquiring about a Bluetec GL class. The guy I buy my cars from told me the E class is in transit (50 state, I live in CA) and next up will be the M class followed by the GL in 2009.
Mercedes confirms BLUETEC diesels will be in Europe by year's end {Autoblog}
Oct 6th 2007 11:11PM The BlueTec E class is a 2008 model in all 50 states.
