The new model is here

[Hal @ Honda Direct Line]

The pictures are still murky as they didn't show the complete bike. Just some stuff to whet the appetite.

http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=110&pictureid=431

http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=110&pictureid=430

http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=110&pictureid=429

http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=110&pictureid=427

[battoo]

from what i can see looks very nice ant idea of the eng size

[Kevin Kuiper]

Not bad looking... I suppose there is no info on it.. Like Price, engine size release date, ect..

[lordoss]

Looks pretty flash. So when do they come out with some better pics?

[DAWG]

It does look to have the VTX headlight;)

And the silhouette of the head of the engine "could" be that of a VTX

DAWG

[Hal @ Honda Direct Line]

What you see is the photos I was able to take during a 30 second video on the Honda computer. No other info was made available. They said they will be back to us in December for more input from the dealers. That is all there was.

[Yoidaho]

Wonder if this one will need tank trim? ~M :-P

[kajunkruzer]

Hmmm, definitely has me interested. I'm looking forward to seeing more of what this thing will look like

[Hal @ Honda Direct Line]

Also:

The first Bike to be Made in the new Japanese Factory

Its being touted as a revolutionary concept so there must be something that makes it more than a new "CHOPPER".

So its got a VTX headlight but where is the VTX Motor? The cylinder head just doesn't look like a VTX1800 engine.

[j1mmyj4m]

Honda loves to make people wait. Always the last dealer to show anything and now another tease until December. It's wearing thin.

However, it looks like they might be stepping out of their safe zone a bit. Whatever that translates into. Can't see the radiator, so maybe they have moved it to the rear like we saw in the spy photos.

[spuu2kie]

They are playing Tag with Kawasaki. They have not release the price of their new 1700 models so, they are trying to target that in between price range between $14,000 - $18,999

:yikes:

[g1nomad]

From what I see, it could be a trike? :dontknow:

[X'N]

So what exactly is it called??

[Poison]

So what exactly is it called??
The "Furry"????? :dontknow:

[Parrothead]

The wait is going to drive me to (more) drink.... but from what I see, I think I like!:thumbup:

[DROBC]

Where can I watch this video ?????

[oasysco]

Wonder if this one will need tank trim? ~M :-P

OK, that IS funny! Very funny, in fact :-P

[HOOKY]

I don't like that guy standing in front of the tarp. He has a look that says
nah nah nahn nah nahhhh :dontknow::lol::joke:

[KW7DSP]

I am betting there will be a Shadow Phantom. I don't think this is it. If there is a Phantom it will most likely be a fuel injected 750. Also did anyone notice the Rebel is missing a 2009 model on the Honda site? I hope the Fury is an 1800.

[toasted_3111979]

Looks like an even more uncomfortable seat than our C seats.:shock:

[Hal @ Honda Direct Line]

Where can I watch this video ?????

Only Honda dealers can see it.

[dangrousdan]

It does look to have the VTX headlight;)

And the silhouette of the head of the engine "could" be that of a VTX

DAWG

It "could" be electric with a fake little gas tank;)


It could be a 250http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb3/danlk_bucket/0415081326.jpg


This "release" is a turn off for me
maybe I'm difference than most but I don't LIKE teasers about any news, I can not remember when a hyped up tease did not exceed the level of excitement of the final story.

[MnXRider]

honda reliability in a chopper. Just hope it doesn't cost 20g's and die off like the rune.

[MR VTX]

No big deal for me...I'm not a fan of the "I can see daylight through your frame" bikes. I've never understood why they put an engine in a frame and make it look like it doesn't belong there. :roll:

I'm having much more fun changing my 1300 into what I want it to look like! :mrgreen:

[PAVTXER]

Based on the size of the tank and the gapping hole in front or above the front cylinder..... I think it looks like a 49cc Chopper Scooter, touting 98mpg and top speed of 45mph.

Sheesh... how can you tell anything from those pictures anyhow..... :yikes: :dontknow:

[BornOnFire]

For some reason, they don't want us to see the ass-end of that bike. That's where the mystery really lies. Judging by how deep that seat dips down, it looks as if there is something strange going on back there. It could be some atrociously fat rear tire but I somehow doubt it based on the thin features up front. I really hope it's not some kind of automatic trike bike for all the crippled baby boomers out there! :-P
Again, I really doubt it's a big cruiser so we should all probably just move along, there's nothing to see here!:-(

[estromberg]

Based on the size of the tank and the gapping hole in front or above the front cylinder..... I think it looks like a 49cc Chopper Scooter, touting 98mpg and top speed of 45mph.

Sheesh... how can you tell anything from those pictures anyhow..... :yikes: :dontknow:

LOL like the little Beer ones they have hanging from the ceiling in the grocery store... :)

[Hardway]

"Revolutionary" may mean automatic transmission like the DN-01. I'm probably wrong, but it may be the 1800 engine. The 1800 v-twin is no longer being produced in Marysville. This bike is made in the new factory in Japan and maybe they shipped the 1800 engine tooling and manufacturing equipment to the new factory. Seems crazy to me that Honda would abandon the bullet proof 1800 v-twin. Also could be the old Shadow 1100 v-twin, another bullet proof engine...maybe the same scenario as the 1800. Who knows except Honda?

On thing is for sure, you can't see diddly squat from the fuzzy pics.

This bike may sell well in Asia and Europe where choppers are still unique if the price is reasonable.

I'm not interested in a "chopper" style bike, a big v-twin full bagger tourer yes. Kawasaki may get my business.

[jgalfo]

My vote is it is a 1300 cc engine at best.

looks a lot like a 750 cc chopper.

they play with backighting to make the bike look bigger than it really is.

using the headlight as a unit to measure with it looks like a small bike.

750cc to maybe 1300cc not over.

Time will tell


John

[Hal @ Honda Direct Line]

It "could" be electric with a fake little gas tank;)


It could be a 250http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb3/danlk_bucket/0415081326.jpg


This "release" is a turn off for me
maybe I'm difference than most but I don't LIKE teasers about any news, I can not remember when a hyped up tease did not exceed the level of excitement of the final story.


The tease was for the dealers. I posted the info just so the guys on this board will have an idea about what is coming.

[DAWG]

For all you Photoshop experts. Do the "ole" forensic routine on the first photo.

Cut out the background to remove the hotspot.

Then convert to Greyscale

Convert image to at least 300 dpi

Bring up the contrast

Zoom in around the engine area

on the toolbar go to Image - adjustment - Levels - and run the midrange slider back and forth

It's not perfect but it is "interesting"

I haven't done this type of forensic work in a while but, well take a look for your self

DAWG

[Hardway]

Dawg wrote:
It's not perfect but it is "interesting"

What is interesting? Can you post your photoshop'd pic for those of us who are not even close to being apprentices with photshop?

[Cyclebutt3]

1st..Thanks LaMonster for gettin me hooked up again.

Cool idea Hal to photo the video.. Enough of a teaser
to keep me happy.

Lot's of interest in this from my friends.. Can't wait to
see all of it.

Thanks,
Brian

[workman]

This is a smaller bike, definitely not an 1800. Engine doesn't appear to have 1800 shape. Looks like a C-Tro on a stretched and slightly raked frame. Front wheel appears to have single caliper on 19-21 inch wheel with a C fender. Back fender looks like a retro fender. Seat looks like an exaggerated c seat. Tank is small. WE'll see, not holding my breath, but it is a bit intriguing.

[Hal @ Honda Direct Line]

If any of you forensic guys can post what you see it would be appreciated.

[fev1969]

If any of you forensic guys can post what you see it would be appreciated.



I have a spy pic of the bike in early developement...........looks like they only changed the headlight. I can't disclose my contact but it is a very reliable source.

http://i21.ebayimg.com/08/i/001/1a/27/8123_1.JPG

[DAWG]

If any of you forensic guys can post what you see it would be appreciated.

I'm working on something but it is so high a resolution that Lamont would probably freak:cus:

To do the Transition thing I would need to make a movie out of it for the comparison, sliding back and forth through image levels. I don't know how to do that. I always did it in person before.:oops:

[VTXKILLER]

not liking it engine is to small from the frame just dont look right really not happy was hoping honda do it right this time (not)

[W9VD]

Smoke and mirrors from where I sit. We will just have to wait and see.

John

[Hal @ Honda Direct Line]

When Honda talks I usually listen. Here are a few of the things they said today:

like you have never seen from any major manufacturer

A chopper

a brand new direction for Honda in the cruiser category

we will shake up the industry as never before

this exciting new machine

destined to be a real winner

Another Honda first

a whole new approach

no better time to be with Honda

[KW7DSP]

When Honda makes statements like that it is more than hype. Now I am excited. I am looking for a chopper and this will keep me from cutting up the VTX 1800C and I can tell the Harley Dealer I will pass on that 110 CUI Wide.

[Hardway]

I hope you sell as many as you can get Hal. And...if the bike is a success, may you sell truckloads of accessories for it.nojoke

[Zurn]

1st..Thanks LaMonster for gettin me hooked up again.

Cool idea Hal to photo the video.. Enough of a teaser
to keep me happy.

Lot's of interest in this from my friends.. Can't wait to
see all of it.

Thanks,
Brian


:shock: :bowdown:

[RayJay]

The Furry, wasn't that a little fuzzy little creature from the 80s???

Oh that was a Furby.....

[pmn1]

Furyriders.com :popcorn:

[oasysco]

I have a spy pic of the bike in early developement...........looks like they only changed the headlight. I can't disclose my contact but it is a very reliable source.

http://i21.ebayimg.com/08/i/001/1a/27/8123_1.JPG

Ah, so that's it! I'll bet you have the same soruce as I did when I named the 2009 models before Honda let on. :-P

[oasysco]

OK, this wasn't easy, but I cleaned it up and went from the original to this...

http://members.cox.net/digiorgiogr/ebay/fury.jpg

then to the final cleaned up one... it's not great, but it's the best I can do on short notice... :lol:

http://members.cox.net/digiorgiogr/ebay/fury1.jpg

[RODS X]

I'm saying this thing has a completely new engine,single pin,1600-2000 cc range with a 240-300 size rear tire.OR it MAY have two wheels back there?If they price it like they did the Rune they will have another loser! It will be interesting to see..................:popcorn: Rod

[cannonfl]

No big deal for me...I'm not a fan of the "I can see daylight through your frame" bikes. I've never understood why they put an engine in a frame and make it look like it doesn't belong there. :roll:

I'm with you 100 percent ... Lamonster's bike looks way better from what I can see. :doorag:

[Hal @ Honda Direct Line]

OK, this wasn't easy, but I cleaned it up and went from the original to this...

http://members.cox.net/digiorgiogr/ebay/fury.jpg

then to the final cleaned up one... it's not great, but it's the best I can do on short notice... :lol:

http://members.cox.net/digiorgiogr/ebay/fury1.jpg


Nice job

[cannonfl]

Yes indeed... :firstplace:

[hlbVTX]

Not much rake for a "chopper" from the tease pic. Lots of open space in front of the engine under the tank, must be a small engine, in the 750 - 1100 range. The passenger pad does not look like what would go on a trike, but more likely a darkside. Looks like there might be two master cylinders, so probably hydraulic clutch rather than auto tranny. No mirrors noted, puzzling. If they want to build a chopper or darkside, maybe Whitlow could give them some advice (great looking ride BTW). If they are trying to build hype, looks like they have that base covered. Think I'll just keep the X, but wish they would just show the darn thing instead of all the teases.

[shadango]

honda reliability in a chopper. Just hope it doesn't cost 20g's and die off like the rune.

I dunno....given the fact that the chopper market is a very specific one, seems like this would be in the same category as the rune....a cool, wicked bike that costs a lot of money and few people will actually buy.

I love all bikes and cant wait to see it....

But lets face it, lots of people are still "racially" biased when it comes to bikes...and potential chopper buyers at the "usual" price point are worse.....Cant see someone choosing a Honda chopper when they can spend the same money and get a "traditional " manufacturer....If this is to be a major product line (as in mass produced) it will have to be inexpensive IMHO to go up against the other chopper companies out there.....and if its cheap, it will be relegated to the bottom of the chopper food-chain respect wise.

I hope I'm wrong.

Would hate to see Honda give the folks who ridicule any "rice burner" company more fodder.

[oasysco]

Nice job

hal, I was being a bit of a smart-axx... the little pic is the one I supposedly "cleaned up". It's actually a big dog chopper. I did try cleaning up the actual pic which is the bigger on at the top, but that didn't go so well, so I just copied in a big dog chopper pic :)

[bikerdude135]

No big deal for me...I'm not a fan of the "I can see daylight through your frame" bikes. I've never understood why they put an engine in a frame and make it look like it doesn't belong there. :roll:

I'm having much more fun changing my 1300 into what I want it to look like! :mrgreen:
:agree:and do you have that fender painted black yet?

[Jimbo]

I don't get it. There is no way a major producer is going to sell a "chopper". I don't think they can, with all the DOT regs. It may have an extended front end and stretched downtubes, but, that does'nt make it a chopper. Choppers don't have directionals, mirrors, front fenders, REFLECTORS, safety stickers, mufflers, etc., etc.,. "Factory Custom" maybe, chopper, I don't think so.

[Hal @ Honda Direct Line]

I don't get it. There is no way a major producer is going to sell a "chopper". I don't think they can, with all the DOT regs. It may have an extended front end and stretched downtubes, but, that does'nt make it a chopper. Choppers don't have directionals, mirrors, front fenders, REFLECTORS, safety stickers, mufflers, etc., etc.,. "Factory Custom" maybe, chopper, I don't think so.

Don't you think their definition of the word "chopper" is a little different than ours. That leaves a lot of stuff to change just like on the VTX.

[MnXRider]

I will anxiously await to here from honda how this new bike is different than any other they have released before. The VTX has been a great bike for me. And I have made it my own many times (apes, bigger apes, insane apes, bagger), but I am getting tired of it. I want something new. Maybe this honda "chopper" will be it. Or maybe I will have to go to a new brand. Either way, the hype Honda is pumping out has me hooked!! I am ready for a new scoot come spring

[BornOnFire]

Here's the Photoshopped range of grey's.....doesn't really show anything conclusive but it is interesting. There's a whole lot going on towards the rear of this thing.....
Normal shot.


http://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008/11/11/bikepics-1478868-full.jpg

[BornOnFire]

Darker to lighter....
http://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008/11/11/bikepics-1478869-full.jpg

http://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008/11/11/bikepics-1478873-full.jpg

http://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008/11/11/bikepics-1478874-full.jpg

http://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008/11/11/bikepics-1478877-full.jpg

http://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008/11/11/bikepics-1478878-full.jpg

IDK about you but it looks as if there's a pretty big hunk of metal under there!

[MnXRider]

Yeah...that looks to be a pretty big twin right dere!!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[Hal @ Honda Direct Line]

Not seeing anything.

[Heavymetalman]

Yeah, I don't see any pictures at all except the dark picture posted earlier.....Is it my machine or what??

[BornOnFire]

It may take some time to load depending on the servers. Sometimes the Pic site I use "BikePics" is slow....Sorry you can't see 'em.

[Tombstone270]

Thanks Born... could be something there indeed...


tomb

[BornOnFire]

I will anxiously await to here from honda how this new bike is different than any other they have released before.

Now that I am thinking about it outside of the box...I really hope that it isn't some sort of an Electric/Hybrid concept Chopper. I could see Honda doing something like that. The first production Hybrid Chopper for all of those "Green Bikers" out there!:lol::roll:

[workman]

I just cant get over how small that tank is. I wonder if this thing is going to be electric??? That would just be too wierd...honda wouldn't do this...would they? Oh god, please tell me it's not hybrid!!!:shock::yikes::confused:

This ain't it, but she sure is purty!

http://thekneeslider.com/images/revelation2.jpghttp://thekneeslider.com/images/revelation.jpg

[mark_1bx]

I just cant get over how small that tank is. I wonder if this thing is going to be electric??? That would just be too wierd...honda wouldn't do this...would they? Oh god, please tell me it's not hybrid!!!:shock::yikes::confused:

This ain't it, but she sure is purty!

http://thekneeslider.com/images/revelation2.jpghttp://thekneeslider.com/images/revelation.jpg

Are you saying this is their NEW bike?? BFD! Looks just like something I'd like to go on a long trip with.:roll:

[MnXRider]

"This ain't it, but she sure is purty!" ;)

[LikeaBat]

That new Honda looks like a pretty cool chopper...

...too bad they missed the chopper craze by about 3 years.







I miss my VTX.

[FR33K]

That new Honda looks like a pretty cool chopper...

...too bad they missed the chopper craze by about 3 years....



pfftttt...

So far, that honda pic looks a LOT like my next bike :D

[workman]

Guys, the pics I posted are NOT the new chopper. I was searching around looking for a pic of the new chopper (seeing if someone leaked a better picture) and found this bike. This used to be a 929. This was made by a guy who had only been into bikes for about 4 years. He's got some style.:bowdown:

[MR VTX]

:agree:and do you have that fender painted black yet?

Nope...it's all orange now! :cool:

[Kevin Kuiper]

I just cant get over how small that tank is. I wonder if this thing is going to be electric??? That would just be too wierd...honda wouldn't do this...would they? Oh god, please tell me it's not hybrid!!!:shock::yikes::confused:

This ain't it, but she sure is purty!

http://thekneeslider.com/images/revelation2.jpghttp://thekneeslider.com/images/revelation.jpg


Thats HOT!!

[LikeaBat]

pfftttt...

So far, that honda pic looks a LOT like my next bike :D

Oh, don't get me wrong - I like it, too. But a few years ago, everybody and their dog wanted a chopper. I'm just saying they would have sold many more of them back when American Chopper was burning up the ratings.

By the time a major manufacturer catches up the a trend, often the trend is over.

But I like the looks of it, too - and I'm sure it will have plenty of fans.

[FR33K]

Oh, don't get me wrong - I like it, too. But a few years ago, everybody and their dog wanted a chopper. I'm just saying they would have sold many more of them back when American Chopper was burning up the ratings.

By the time a major manufacturer catches up the a trend, often the trend is over.

But I like the looks of it, too - and I'm sure it will have plenty of fans.

Well, I've been a huge fan of the pro street type of bikes, but the vast majority aren't put together for "normal" everyday riding. They're fun for screwing around on a weekend or a nice sunny afternoon, but nothing I'd ride to work everyday.

Most manufacturers only take a few risks. And it's perfectly normal for them to take their cues from successful hobbiests and smaller companies.

I imagine this new bike might be just what the doctor ordered; "blurry" pics and all ;)

But, we'll see. The DN-01 was certainly a let down in every possible way :p

[RayJay]

I don't know,,,, if I can't do a 700 mile day with the thing, its not worth much to me...

[Rated X]

From what I see it kind-of looks like a yamaha Raider. From the success of the Raider Honda my be trying to play catch up.

[rickb]

When do we get good pics

[Hal @ Honda Direct Line]

When do we get good pics

Honda said more info is coming in December.

[BIGV5150]

These are sport bikes converted to choppers the guy who does it is in New Jersey. I think they are around 100,000 give or take everything is fabricated by hand on the bike. http://www.ransombikes.com/index.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqe5eH4zWa4&feature=related




I just cant get over how small that tank is. I wonder if this thing is going to be electric??? That would just be too wierd...honda wouldn't do this...would they? Oh god, please tell me it's not hybrid!!!:shock::yikes::confused:

This ain't it, but she sure is purty!

http://thekneeslider.com/images/revelation2.jpghttp://thekneeslider.com/images/revelation.jpg

[Trackman]

FURY what kind of a name is that for a chopper?

I always thought of a "chopper" as a bad asses bike.
What kind of bad-ass is going to ride a FURY.
Maybe bad ass geeks?:dontknow:

FURY sounds more like a go-fast bike. But not a chopper.

[Gen Xer]

I read its a 1300cc raked chopper and will be introduced to the US market next spring as an early '10 model.

[KW7DSP]

Wishfull thinking by the 1300 CC Single Pin crowd.

[Gen Xer]

Wishfull thinking by the 1300 CC Single Pin crowd.

:roll: why would I wish that? This is where I read it (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=405985)

[KW7DSP]

Adventure Rider is a Blog. No basis in fact. Nowhere in the Dealer release is there any indication of engine size or type. The bloggers are dreaming of their Ideal HD wannabee.

[Hobbit]

No big deal for me...I'm not a fan of the "I can see daylight through your frame" bikes. I've never understood why they put an engine in a frame and make it look like it doesn't belong there. :roll:

I'm having much more fun changing my 1300 into what I want it to look like! :mrgreen:

+1:doorag::thumbup:nojoke

[Nicksterdemus]

Drei

[Nicksterdemus]

Zwei

[Nicksterdemus]

Ein

[Nicksterdemus]

Jawohl, schnell mein verboten fraulein.
Das Wankel ist Fury!

http://growabrain.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/02/06/nazi_bikers.jpg

[MnXRider]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2206/2310943706_96da49ae40_o.jpg

[Gen Xer]

What some Harley guys are saying.... (http://www.hdforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=293617)

[Hobbit]

What some Harley guys are saying.... (http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206563)
It links us to another topic where you and some Minnesota guys are talking about when you will quit riding for the winter. I don't see any reference to the "Fury" or what HD guys are saying. Possible wrong link?

[Gen Xer]

It links us to another topic where you and some Minnesota guys are talking about when you will quit riding for the winter. I don't see any reference to the "Fury" or what HD guys are saying. Possible wrong link?
:oops::oops::oops:

now?

thanks for catching that. Too early I guess~!

[ra3boy]

What some Harley guys are saying.... (http://www.hdforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=293617)
I did enjoy the picture (4th page) of a dude(bashing Honda) on his RK next to his Honda Pilot?! :banghead:

[Nicksterdemus]

What some Harley guys are saying? W/few exceptions they're basically saying HD is the only real bike. Seems everything else on two wheels should pay homage and tribute. Same syrupy sweet philosophy about only HD having soul while all other inanimate two wheelers are soul-less. I guess they stole the soul from Indian. Anywho it sounds like a peyote induced dream that's been airbrushed on a, what else?, HD Tee in, what color?, surprise-surprise, black, for what else?, 30 clams plus tax. I did get a chuckle out of the feller that would rather have a AMF shovelhead, built by who?, Brunswick, that was?, Japanese conglomerate that manufactured bowling balls, than a Honda. It's all good. If I like the Fury I'll buy it and if not I'll continue on down the road on my wanna-be Indian, trying to capture it's soul, in search of the ultimate black, if I have to explain spending 30 clams on this tee you wouldn't understand, original shirt that will show my rebel, stand out from herd, going down that lonely road, on a steel horse I ride, wanted dead or alive, O.G., outlaw self.

[laserman70]

I did enjoy the picture (4th page) of a dude(bashing Honda) on his RK next to his Honda Pilot?! :banghead:

that is great lol. heres what he said and the pic lol

They're a little late to the chopper party. Just what we need. Another streched bike dripping in chromed plastic.
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x69/laserman70/smoopgo0copy.jpg

[Hal @ Honda Direct Line]

We don't even know anything about it yet.

[Nicksterdemus]

'59 Plymouth Sport FURY! 361 c.i. 305 h.p.

http://www.richardandkarencarpenter.com/59%20SportFury-07%20W.jpg
Maybe now we have an idea of what Honda was hiding in the blacked out trunk pick...

http://www.richardandkarencarpenter.com/59%20SportFury-06%20W.jpg

Semi-frenched, dual headlights w/sculpted, aerodynamic rearview mirror, gangsta white walls and chrome trim runnin' the length of the ride. I can see that in two wheels.

http://www.richardandkarencarpenter.com/59%20SportFury-01%20W.jpg

Oh yeah baby! It's all about stylin' n profilin'...

Bring on the Fury...

[Jynxx]

What some Harley guys are saying? W/few exceptions they're basically saying HD is the only real bike. Seems everything else on two wheels should pay homage and tribute. Same syrupy sweet philosophy about only HD having soul while all other inanimate two wheelers are soul-less. I guess they stole the soul from Indian. Anywho it sounds like a peyote induced dream that's been airbrushed on a, what else?, HD Tee in, what color?, surprise-surprise, black, for what else?, 30 clams plus tax. I did get a chuckle out of the feller that would rather have a AMF shovelhead, built by who?, Brunswick, that was?, Japanese conglomerate that manufactured bowling balls, than a Honda. It's all good. If I like the Fury I'll buy it and if not I'll continue on down the road on my wanna-be Indian, trying to capture it's soul, in search of the ultimate black, if I have to explain spending 30 clams on this tee you wouldn't understand, original shirt that will show my rebel, stand out from herd, going down that lonely road, on a steel horse I ride, wanted dead or alive, O.G., outlaw self.



If you really want to amuse yourself, stop in at any Harley dealer and take a peek at the tag on that 30 dollar shirt. Boy, they're sure priced like they're Union made right here in America, but you won't see anything other than China, Singapore, Taiwan or Korea on it.

On ANY of it, actually. Take a walk around. It looks like a flea market threw up with all of the trinkets and useless crap for sale in those dealerships. And pretty much everything is Asian made.

Doesn't matter to them. It SAYS American on the front, right?

[Gen Xer]

'59 Plymouth Sport FURY! 361 c.i. 305 h.p.

http://www.richardandkarencarpenter.com/59%20SportFury-07%20W.jpg
Maybe now we have an idea of what Honda was hiding in the blacked out trunk pick...

http://www.richardandkarencarpenter.com/59%20SportFury-06%20W.jpg

Semi-frenched, dual headlights w/sculpted, aerodynamic rearview mirror, gangsta white walls and chrome trim runnin' the length of the ride. I can see that in two wheels.

http://www.richardandkarencarpenter.com/59%20SportFury-01%20W.jpg

Oh yeah baby! It's all about stylin' n profilin'...

Bring on the Fury...

Isnt that Christine?:yikes:

[Rated X]

Sorry, but who cares what Harley guy's say?:barf:

[LikeaBat]

If you really want to amuse yourself, stop in at any Harley dealer and take a peek at the tag on that 30 dollar shirt. Boy, they're sure priced like they're Union made right here in America, but you won't see anything other than China, Singapore, Taiwan or Korea.

On that note, I have a friend that used to say (when he had a Harley), "I bought my motorcycle at a Chinese T-Shirt shop."

Obviously, he is a pretty level headed guy - he's owned Hondas, Harleys, Victorys, etc (different bike every 8-9 months).

[Nicksterdemus]

Christine was a '58 Plymouth Fury. '59 was the 1st performance Sport Fury.

http://www.allpar.com/history/christine.html

For all practical purposes, yep that's Christine.

One big, bad, bug squashin', bitch of Fury!

[Bullett]

some one needs to logon to the HDforum and tell the guys with the little bikes not to be afraid...we will still wave at them.:dontknow:

[Nicksterdemus]

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/forum/attachments/marauder-m50-secret-hideaway/13744d1212640074-barsnake-bigdaddyratfinkmotorcycle.jpg

I'd like to see someone photoshop the continental tire kit and set of fins into a beetlebag style trunk complete w/wrap around chrome bumper. Aerodynamic rear view mirror, chrome trim and semi-frenched headlights optional if Rat-Fink is drivin'...

[tomccc]

From my guess. Could the tank be an underseat? Looks small in the pic.
If it is a 1300 or 1800 don't see much running time on the tank as pictured. Agree the mill looks like a 1800 (large head) but where is the radiator? Interesting.
Thanks for reading. Tom C

[V-force]

An in-line chopper would suit me fine. Some more info on this one.



Revelation - Honda Powered Sport Chopper (http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/03/26/revelation-honda-powered-sport-chopper/)

March 26th, 2006 at 10:52 am by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider"

http://thekneeslider.com/images/revelation.jpg
At first glance you see a chopper of some sort, then you see an inline 4 cylinder engine. Instead of forward controls you have rearsets but you also see the extended front fork and chopper sized 300 rear tire (http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/03/26/revelation-honda-powered-sport-chopper/#). It’s low and long but how many water cooled choppers have you seen lately? The riding position is actually more drag bike (http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/03/26/revelation-honda-powered-sport-chopper/#) than chopper, so what exactly is this?
This is the Revelation, the first all custom work from a builder by the name of Wayne Ransom. Wayne is all of 25 years old and got his first street bike just 4 years ago. This bike began with a Honda 929RR engine and Wayne proceeded to build the frame and hand formed tank around it, teaching himself metal shaping along the way. The radiator incorporated into the front of the tank is well hidden yet still fully functional, very nice.
Although the handling will not be of sportbike quality, in a straight line, you’ve got a monster since the long wheelbase prevents wheelies and the Honda engine can concentrate on acceleration and will make short work of most any V-twin powered chopper. The water cooling and electric fan on this stock Honda engine means it will run all day without overheating, try that on your average 130hp performance V-twin.
I like this fresh thinking. I’m impressed with the skill this young builder has displayed here. I have a feeling Wayne is going to be someone to keep an eye on and we may be seeing the beginnings of a new direction in bike building here. I like it!
Update: Wayne tells me he’s trying to get people thinking about the category as “sport custom” to more accurately reflect what these bikes (http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/03/26/revelation-honda-powered-sport-chopper/#) really are. Lots of sport and performance, lots of custom building and it’s a mental break from the low tech and performance of the chopper category based around V-twins.
Ransom Motorsports (http://www.ransombikes.com/) via Super Streetbike Magazine
http://thekneeslider.com/images/revelation2.jpg

[Chicago-Spike]

Adventurerider, HDForums, VTXOA.com, your friends, the dealer down the street all know absolutely NOTHING about the Fury, what engine it has or hasn't got, when it may or may not be released, or even what colors it will come in.
Gen X'er, you might as well start a thread here that says "New Fury to come with turbine engine with scram-jet technology" That has as much possibility as any other "Guesses" which is what all these other posts are, guesses at what it will or will not be.

The public will know what it is, when Honda WANTS the public to know what it is. Not a minute before :doorag:

[Gen Xer]

Gen X'er, you might as well start a thread here that says "New Fury to come with turbine engine with scram-jet technology" That has as much possibility as any other "Guesses" which is what all these other posts are, guesses at what it will or will not be.

You are kind of missing my point of posting that link. So far the fun has been opinions, guesses and speculation...Just thought those engaged in those discussions may enjoy what others not of this board are saying. Period.

[Chicago-Spike]

That's what I mean, it's all people guessing, there is no truth or facts behind any of it, so why bother. :dontknow:

[Nicksterdemus]

Beats arguing about oil, tires, 3 pot, Alpha-N-pretend, PCIII, stock, K&N, Nitrogen and everyone can love it now coz it can be anything they want. When the Fury comes out unveiled it's over for a year unless that's the scoot that tickles your fancy...

[harcosparky]

If you really want to amuse yourself, stop in at any Harley dealer and take a peek at the tag on that 30 dollar shirt. Boy, they're sure priced like they're Union made right here in America, but you won't see anything other than China, Singapore, Taiwan or Korea on it.

On ANY of it, actually. Take a walk around. It looks like a flea market threw up with all of the trinkets and useless crap for sale in those dealerships. And pretty much everything is Asian made.

Doesn't matter to them. It SAYS American on the front, right?

You do undertand all that stuff is the profit maker for HD?

One financial report from HD said ....

Bike Sales Down
Revenue Up

So how can a bike maker increase revenue and sell less bikes? Sell more T-Shirts! :)

:dontknow:

[X'N]

Here's my favorite post from that HD forum :lol:

So is this their new lawnmower? Honda has their hands into everything, it may end up just being a new flying scooter from their aircraft line up.

I rather leave my motorcycle riding to companies that just specialize in that.

Yea this coming from the company that will put their name on any sort of clothing or nick nack :roll:

Domino's anyone?

http://www.motorcyclecollectibles.com/66904-flame-domino.jpg

[eperk]

Has nobody seen my previous posts? I know what the Fury is. Got the info from my guy who knows a guy.
It is a 2000cc, belt drive chopper. I thought everyone knew that by now.

[dangrousdan]

Has nobody seen my previous posts? I know what the Fury is. Got the info from my guy who knows a guy.
It is a 2000cc, belt drive chopper. I thought everyone knew that by now.

Everything released up to now has been a distraction my guy that has a cousin who brother-in laws uncle knows knows a guy that is friends the inventors sister said Honda is coming out with a Honda CHOPPER like this one;);)

"When Honda talks I usually listen. Here are a few of the things they said today:

like you have never seen from any major manufacturer

A chopper

a brand new direction for Honda in the cruiser category

we will shake up the industry as never before

this exciting new machine

destined to be a real winner

Another Honda first

a whole new approach

no better time to be with Honda"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IqMP2gVl3w

[Cords]

If you really want to amuse yourself, stop in at any Harley dealer and take a peek at the tag on that 30 dollar shirt. Boy, they're sure priced like they're Union made right here in America, but you won't see anything other than China, Singapore, Taiwan or Korea on it.


At least they are all screen printed in Waukesha, WI by VF Imagewear (division of VF CORP, NYSE ticker VFC)
http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures-ownership/5602683-1.html (http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures-ownership/5602683-1.html)

http://wisconsin.jobing.com/job_details2.asp?usecache=0&jobid=1370208

FWIW :roll:

[Jynxx]

At least they are all screen printed in Waukesha, WI by VF Imagewear (division of VF CORP, NYSE ticker VFC)
http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures-ownership/5602683-1.html (http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures-ownership/5602683-1.html)

http://wisconsin.jobing.com/job_details2.asp?usecache=0&jobid=1370208

FWIW :roll:



Sorry, not worth much to me. VF is a major clothing corporation that gets all of it's apparel from cheap outsourced Asian sweatshops. And since VF bought Holoubek, where do you think the shirts comes from now?...Where they always came from. Cheap labor.

Earlier this year I took a ride to our new 70,000 square foot Harley dealer and walked around, checking out the crap for sale. About the only thing I saw that had 'Made in the USA' on it was a Harley stamped package of beef jerky.


I'm not saying Honda is any different when it comes to their apparel. They get their stuff from cheap labor too.

But they don't ride a false front of American pride like Harley does.

[Cords]

yup I hear ya. My roll eyes were really directed at myself. I was overly proud of the screenprinting being done locally for all the dealers in the US.

[Nicksterdemus]

http://www.lonesentry.com/articles/ttt07/pics/kettenkrad-track.jpg

[jp43]

Gen Xer had a link about what the Harley guys were saying about the new Honda chopper. The following was posted on the HD forum by "Common Sense":



"Who knows, who cares" "It's a Honda, not a real bike"

Tough talk by a bunch of "everyone look at me" Harley riders.

When Harley makes any bike that can compare to a Honda, then I will regard what you all say.

HD doesn't even compare to Honda in just about every motorcycle aspect except 2: Merchandise, and accessories...because, lets be honest, thats all we really care about, right?

Now I'm sure there are die hard HD fans who have been riding since the 70's and don't want to consider other bike maufacturers, but anything from the 90's on, its been all about the name.

I rode a RKC for a while, then got a VTX. You have got to be kidding by saying a RKC is in anyway better than a VTX. If HD made the VTX, they would sell it for twice the RKC.

Enjoy your leaks, shakes, general concern if you will make it the next 100 miles, and empty wallets. I will stick with my Honda.



Fess up. Who posted on the HD forum? Who registered as "Common Sense"?

I can't stand Harley snobs, but I don't like Honda snobs either. Harley supports its customers, and Honda doesn't do a very good job of this. Harleys are overpriced, but Honda uses cheap parts such as plastic chrome and even plastic fenders on some models. Harleys aren't as reliable as Hondas, but the Honda 1800 sounds like crap. I haven't found the perfect bike yet and probably never will, but I like all kinds of bikes. In the words of Rodney King, "Why can't we all just get along?"

[Nicksterdemus]

1800 sounds like crap
Well, it ain't a single pin & you ain't ever gonna get potato-potato out of it.
Can't help ya on who would go through the effort to register on another board just so they could taunt/heckle others that ride a different brand of scoot. It is in poor taste. I don't mind some teasing, but some folks are a broke record playing the same ole tune w/no new verses...

[BDC]

What some Harley guys are saying.... (http://www.hdforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=293617)

Clicked the link and it took 5 minutes to load, read their BS and clicked page 2, just like their bikes, it was so slow I didn't have the 5 minutes it was going to take to open the page.. I thought I was back on a 14K modem.. Guess it's the norm for them....:dontknow:

[yaboc]

love the new styling.

[Chicago-Spike]

Clicked the link and it took 5 minutes to load, read their BS and clicked page 2, just like their bikes, it was so slow I didn't have the 5 minutes it was going to take to open the page.. I thought I was back on a 14K modem.. Guess it's the norm for them....:dontknow:
It's all of those pop-up and Gif style ads they have that slow the site way down. Yep, we've complained about the ads, but they don't have a sponsor that foots most of the bills like DLP/Hal does for this site. 8)

[Evi|grin]

It's all of those pop-up and Gif style ads they have that slow the site way down. Yep, we've complained about the ads, but they don't have a sponsor that foots most of the bills like DLP/Hal does for this site. 8)

That part is really easy to fix.

Use Mozilla and get the free AdBlock Plus pluggin. Then get the "easy list" during the AdBlock install.

POOF no more pop ups, banners or ads. I use this on all motorcycle.com owned websites and it works great.

[Chicago-Spike]

Oooooo, Mozilla is evil!! Bad mojo ;)

[Nicksterdemus]

Ya'll are real exicted about Fury n the beast eh?

[Hal @ Honda Direct Line]

We may get some more info tomorrow.

[wayne]

Clicked the link and it took 5 minutes to load, read their BS and clicked page 2, just like their bikes, it was so slow I didn't have the 5 minutes it was going to take to open the page.. I thought I was back on a 14K modem.. Guess it's the norm for them....:dontknow:


I just check out the site, worked fine for me. I check it out once in a while, I have a HD.
Some of the mentality over ther is something else. Comments like Jap crap, :mrgreen: They dont realize that alot of their bikes are Jap crap :mrgreen: they run Showna (sp) shocks, and I beleave Honda own that company. I rebuilt a Evo motor and some of the bearrings in the motor were made in China, carbs are made in Japan, and some of the parts, Iordered a lic. plate holder, I had a HD part # and yep, it was made in Tiwan. :mrgreen:
So they have Jap crap all over their bikes.

Im not knocking HD I like them and alot of my friends have them, I will never knock another persons bike, I may not like it its not for me, but will never knock them. I have riden alot of HDs.

[BornOnFire]

We may get some more info tomorrow.


What do ya rekon we'll see? Just more fluff from HMC?

[Mad Cow]

Gen Xer had a link about what the Harley guys were saying about the new Honda chopper. The following was posted on the HD forum by "Common Sense":



"Who knows, who cares" "It's a Honda, not a real bike"

Tough talk by a bunch of "everyone look at me" Harley riders.

When Harley makes any bike that can compare to a Honda, then I will regard what you all say.

HD doesn't even compare to Honda in just about every motorcycle aspect except 2: Merchandise, and accessories...because, lets be honest, thats all we really care about, right?

Now I'm sure there are die hard HD fans who have been riding since the 70's and don't want to consider other bike maufacturers, but anything from the 90's on, its been all about the name.

I rode a RKC for a while, then got a VTX. You have got to be kidding by saying a RKC is in anyway better than a VTX. If HD made the VTX, they would sell it for twice the RKC.

Enjoy your leaks, shakes, general concern if you will make it the next 100 miles, and empty wallets. I will stick with my Honda.



Fess up. Who posted on the HD forum? Who registered as "Common Sense"?

I can't stand Harley snobs, but I don't like Honda snobs either. Harley supports its customers, and Honda doesn't do a very good job of this. Harleys are overpriced, but Honda uses cheap parts such as plastic chrome and even plastic fenders on some models. Harleys aren't as reliable as Hondas, but the Honda 1800 sounds like crap. I haven't found the perfect bike yet and probably never will, but I like all kinds of bikes. In the words of Rodney King, "Why can't we all just get along?"


JP43 - Welcome to the board.

As far as making a bike that can compare to a Honda the V-Rod is better in many ways.

Harley sells a icon. Most buy it to be in the club but there's nothing bad about it.

[Lone_Wolfe]

WIth so many Choppers on the used sale sites, gotta wonder why now for Honda to bring this one out? Still curious tho to see it. ;)

Although the fuel tank looks like it holds about 2 1/5 gallons. :shock:

[Chicago-Spike]

Here's some more interesting clues that I dug up today on the disappearance of the 1800. HAM's site for the Marysville Ohio plant lists only the Wing and the VTX1300 as being made in Ohio now;
http://www.ohio.honda.com/manufacturing/mmp.cfm

:popcorn:

[Tombstone]

....any new news from Honda Corp on this mystery scoot?

[Hal @ Honda Direct Line]

....any new news from Honda Corp on this mystery scoot?

They said they were going to start running some national ads soon followed by all the info to the dealer in January.

[race66]

WIth so many Choppers on the used sale sites, gotta wonder why now for Honda to bring this one out? :shock:

how many factory choppers made by major companies with warranties are there?

not many.

It may bomb, it may be a hit. we'll see soon.

so relax, if ya don't like it, don't buy it.

one thing's for sure... it's creating quite a stir for a bike that isn't even unveiled yet!!

[FinalFury]

WIth so many Choppers on the used sale sites, gotta wonder why now for Honda to bring this one out? Still curious tho to see it. ;)

Although the fuel tank looks like it holds about 2 1/5 gallons. :shock:

Don't want to hijack this thread, but which pipes are those?