EV + Motorbike Poll

arcticfox · 11th April 2008, 12:59

Hi fellow EV2 owners.

I am wondering how many of us are motorcyclists. I wonder if the adventure side of the Eurovan means it extends from the adventure of motorcycling as well.

I am a motorcyclist and the adventure side of the Ulysse, for camping and tours with my family drew me to buying this fine vehicle.

Ron807 · 11th April 2008, 13:23

I've had bikes ever since I was 18. Sold the last one a few Years ago as I never used it anymore since the kids arrived

Ah, and am no EV driver anymore, am I still allowed to vote?

arcticfox · 11th April 2008, 13:34

Hi Ron, Good to see you still post here, even after your move to the XC90.

A fine choice I must say, my wife would have had first dibs on buying one, over and above the Uly, if funds would have allowed.

Mark.

Ron807 · 11th April 2008, 13:51

I still think the EV2 is one of the best (read practical) MPV's on the market. If they would have released the 2.2 170bhp diesel sooner, I would probably have gone for that one.
This forum is the best on the net and I still feel part of the

as an ex-veteran

As for costs... looking at the figures my 807 depreciated as much over the Years as the XC90 will do. The Volvo does hold it's value very well. Absolutely love the Volvo, except for the 1 time where we had 7 people in the car... The 807 would have had more space....

MAKUF · 11th April 2008, 14:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron807

I've had bikes ever since I was 18. Sold the last one a few Years ago as I never used it anymore since the kids arrived

Ah, and am no EV driver anymore, am I still allowed to vote?

Same with me except that I'm still a EV2-driver !!!

Fred · 11th April 2008, 15:19

I`m still an EV2 Driver and a motorbikerider

with my heard and my soul - applying both of them

look here and here and here
And please don`t forget the bike-tour throught the wonderful Wienerwald one day befor EV2 Meeting 2008 !!!

Konrad · 11th April 2008, 17:25

...I prefer my bike over my Ulysse (maybe I should just go and buy this Buell Ulysess

). I love this car (just got our new Ulysse 2.0 Emotion a few weeks ago), if only for all those great gadgets. (the only gadget in our good old 1996 Ulysse was the radio/MP3 player

) But nothing beats riding a bike!

actually, I ride a yearly 25000 km's on my bike and 5000 in our EV2 (at the most). Do you know what traffic is like in the Netherlands?

Konrad · 11th April 2008, 17:26

...I prefer my bike over my Ulysse (maybe I should just go and buy this Buell Ulysess

). I love this car (just got our new Ulysse 2.0 Emotion a few weeks ago), if only for all those great gadgets. (the only gadget in our good old 1996 Ulysse was the radio/MP3 player

) But nothing beats riding a bike!

actually, I ride a yearly 25000 km's on my bike and 5000 in our EV2 (at the most). Do you know what traffic is like in the Netherlands

?

FuliHdi · 11th April 2008, 18:06

I do not find an EV2 to have much with adventure

- to me it looks and serves like a family car ... as I do not feel any significant adventure in any motor sport in contrast to other challenges

- starting with a a Mbike ride just now ...

Werner807HDI · 12th April 2008, 19:44

As I was 15 years old I got a low-powered moped, in Germany called Mofa.
I drove this "bike" 3 years till I got a car.
Nowadays I say: Motorcycling is too dangerous, too cold/hot, too windy and too expensive for me.
Besides, what would I do with my kids?

And one reason, maybe the most decisive reason is my build.

Imagine, it would be a very funny appearance to see me on Hayabusa for example!

mspider81 · 13th April 2008, 14:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Werner807HDI

...Imagine, it would be a very funny appearance to see me on Hayabusa for example!

A big harley would be fine for you!
I live close to a hospital, and each year in early spring weekends, when it starts to get warm (not yet this year), we hear the rescue helicopter all day long - start of the morotcycle season...
I prefer cycling with my own feet

, although that's also not that secure since I never got used to wear a helmet...

Miguelito · 13th April 2008, 19:29

I'm a pragmatic biker, since for my job I must ride a bike to get rid of that impossible daily traffic in my town.
I have and ride everyday a '99 Piaggio Vespa 200, and I think it's the best HUV (Hard Utility Vehicle) in the world.

I'll post a picture.

Ron807 · 14th April 2008, 10:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Konrad

actually, I ride a yearly 25000 km's on my bike and 5000 in our EV2 (at the most). Do you know what traffic is like in the Netherlands?

Yep, have lived in Nootdorp for many Years, commuting to The Hague (Prins Claus plein). By bike approx 20 mins, in a car... >1 hour...

Then moved to Nijmegen and working in Hoofddorp. If the weather allowed it to go on the bike it would reduce the time to get there by an hour (and back ofcourse...)
I asume it has only gone worse, as this was 10 Years ago...

Laertes · 9th May 2008, 11:55

Your options imply that everyone who is not a motorcyclist thinks, it's to dangerous...

arcticfox · 14th May 2008, 21:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laertes

Your options imply that everyone who is not a motorcyclist thinks, it's to dangerous...

After a minute ir two of consideration. You are absolutely correct in your analysis.

It was based on adding a touch of humour. Could be a bad move as we motorcyclists get a hard enough time as it is.

Let us remember, each motorcycle we pass on the road, means one les car on the road.

View Poll Results: Are you a motorcyclist /motorcycle owner
Yes I have and ride a Motorcycle.	23	35.94%
I am a motorcyclist but no bike at present.	10	15.63%
I have never riden one of those dangerous things.	31	48.44%
Voters: 64. You may not vote on this poll

11th April 2008, 12:59	#1 (permalink)
arcticfox Fledgling Join Date: 15 Mar 2008 Location: North of England Posts: 20 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Car: Fiat Ulysse Eleganza Engine: 2.0 HDI/JTD 128 Country of origin:	EV + Motorbike Poll Hi fellow EV2 owners. I am wondering how many of us are motorcyclists. I wonder if the adventure side of the Eurovan means it extends from the adventure of motorcycling as well. I am a motorcyclist and the adventure side of the Ulysse, for camping and tours with my family drew me to buying this fine vehicle. __________________ We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. Last edited by arcticfox; 11th April 2008 at 13:03. Reason: incomplete
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11th April 2008, 13:23	#2 (permalink)
Ron807 Emperor Join Date: 17 Dec 2003 Location: Redditch, United Kingdom Age: 38 Posts: 1,068 Thanks: 6 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Car: Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic Country of origin:	I've had bikes ever since I was 18. Sold the last one a few Years ago as I never used it anymore since the kids arrived Ah, and am no EV driver anymore, am I still allowed to vote? __________________ Regards, Ron ____________________________________________ Previous car: Peugeot 807 2.2HDI Executive, colour RT3 Now: Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic
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11th April 2008, 13:34	#3 (permalink)
arcticfox Fledgling Join Date: 15 Mar 2008 Location: North of England Posts: 20 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Car: Fiat Ulysse Eleganza Engine: 2.0 HDI/JTD 128 Country of origin:	Hi Ron, Good to see you still post here, even after your move to the XC90. A fine choice I must say, my wife would have had first dibs on buying one, over and above the Uly, if funds would have allowed. Mark. __________________ We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
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11th April 2008, 13:51	#4 (permalink)
Ron807 Emperor Join Date: 17 Dec 2003 Location: Redditch, United Kingdom Age: 38 Posts: 1,068 Thanks: 6 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Car: Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic Country of origin:	I still think the EV2 is one of the best (read practical) MPV's on the market. If they would have released the 2.2 170bhp diesel sooner, I would probably have gone for that one. This forum is the best on the net and I still feel part of the as an ex-veteran As for costs... looking at the figures my 807 depreciated as much over the Years as the XC90 will do. The Volvo does hold it's value very well. Absolutely love the Volvo, except for the 1 time where we had 7 people in the car... The 807 would have had more space.... __________________ Regards, Ron ____________________________________________ Previous car: Peugeot 807 2.2HDI Executive, colour RT3 Now: Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic
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11th April 2008, 15:19	#6 (permalink)
Fred Godhood Join Date: 29 Oct 2004 Location: Lower Austria Age: 36 Posts: 2,465 Images: 43 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Car: Citroen C8 SX 2.0 HDI Engine: 2.0 HDI/JTD Country of origin:	I`m still an EV2 Driver and a motorbikerider with my heard and my soul - applying both of them look here and here and here And please don`t forget the bike-tour throught the wonderful Wienerwald one day befor EV2 Meeting 2008 !!! __________________ e-seats, e-slidingdoors, bi-xenon, 7" colour navi, cruise control, sunroofs, tow-bar and FAP / cons. 7,5l Last edited by Fred; 11th April 2008 at 15:30.
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11th April 2008, 17:25	#7 (permalink)
Konrad Greenhorn Join Date: 06 Apr 2008 Location: Nijkerk Age: 46 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Car: Fiat Ulysse Engine: 2.0 Petrol Country of origin:	I have to admit.... ...I prefer my bike over my Ulysse (maybe I should just go and buy this Buell Ulysess). I love this car (just got our new Ulysse 2.0 Emotion a few weeks ago), if only for all those great gadgets. (the only gadget in our good old 1996 Ulysse was the radio/MP3 player ) But nothing beats riding a bike! actually, I ride a yearly 25000 km's on my bike and 5000 in our EV2 (at the most). Do you know what traffic is like in the Netherlands?
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Konrad Greenhorn Join Date: 06 Apr 2008 Location: Nijkerk Age: 46 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Car: Fiat Ulysse Engine: 2.0 Petrol Country of origin:	I have to admit.... ...I prefer my bike over my Ulysse (maybe I should just go and buy this Buell Ulysess). I love this car (just got our new Ulysse 2.0 Emotion a few weeks ago), if only for all those great gadgets. (the only gadget in our good old 1996 Ulysse was the radio/MP3 player ) But nothing beats riding a bike! actually, I ride a yearly 25000 km's on my bike and 5000 in our EV2 (at the most). Do you know what traffic is like in the Netherlands?
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11th April 2008, 18:06	#9 (permalink)
FuliHdi Double Ace Join Date: 21 Nov 2007 Location: Ljubljana Posts: 169 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Car: Fiat Ulysse 2.0 JTD/HDi Country of origin:	I do not find an EV2 to have much with adventure - to me it looks and serves like a family car ... as I do not feel any significant adventure in any motor sport in contrast to other challenges - starting with a a Mbike ride just now ...
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12th April 2008, 19:44	#10 (permalink)
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