Go Back   Two Wheel Fix > General > Off Topic
Reload this Page jet pack becoming reality

Reply
Page 2 of 4 1 2 34
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-05-2010, 10:55 AM   #11
Dave
Chaotic Neutral
 
Dave's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cherry Hill NJ
Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt
Posts: 13,992
Default
Please God, give one of these to Paris Hilton this christmas
Dave is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2010, 11:07 AM   #12
VatorMan
Wrap Yo Ass in Fiberglass
 
VatorMan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Moto: Feet
Posts: 1,605
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by the chi View Post
Ya know, that was kinda my thought. If you get frustrated by the daily traffic issues, but you decide to start flying instead and theres no regulation as of yet for that, who's to say there wont be mid air collisions constantly from folks hot rodded around in the air with their jetpacks?

How did Harry Potter do it?
Guess the next million dollar idea-Cold Air Intake for your jet pack? Louder exhaust ? What kind of stickers can you put on it?

Will Harley make one that weighs 200 lbs more because of chrome?
VatorMan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2010, 11:21 AM   #13
Captain Morgan
Let's do another U-turn
 
Captain Morgan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Indiana
Moto: 2009 V-Strom
Posts: 3,816
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by VatorMan View Post
I think I would spring for the optional parachute. Just in case.
The parachute is standard, not optional.

Quote:
Originally Posted by the chi View Post
Epically awesome. I want one. I love the article write up too.

I think I'll wait till they come out in a more reasonable size tho., Strapping a miata on my back doesnt seem reasonable for the feeling of flight.
I agree, but I've been dreaming about jet packs being a reality for as long as I can remember. Time to start saving! I would actually consider selling the bike if I thought I could have a jet pack in 5 years.
Captain Morgan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2010, 11:28 AM   #14
Mikey
Raving Lunatic
 
Mikey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Moto: Concours 14 ABS, ZX6E
Posts: 902
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by VatorMan View Post
Guess the next million dollar idea-Cold Air Intake for your jet pack? Louder exhaust ? What kind of stickers can you put on it?

Will Harley make one that weighs 200 lbs more because of chrome?
HD is working on a prototype. It'll be triple the displacement, twice the weight, and make 1/4 the power. It will fly, but not far or fast, and won't turn for shit. It will also have factory accessory ape-hanger controls and leather tassles.
__________________
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.
Mikey is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2010, 11:37 AM   #15
Papa_Complex
Nomadic Tribesman
 
Papa_Complex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Brampton, Canada
Moto: '09 ER-6n
Posts: 11,150
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikey View Post
HD is working on a prototype. It'll be triple the displacement, twice the weight, and make 1/4 the power. It will fly, but not far or fast, and won't turn for shit. It will also have factory accessory ape-hanger controls and leather tassles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIs45EByKNE
__________________
"Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising"

http://www.morallyambiguous.net/
Papa_Complex is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2010, 11:53 AM   #16
Hydrant
WERA Yellow Plate
 
Hydrant's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Moto: 2003 Suzuki TL1000R, 2002 Honda CBR 600 F4i
Posts: 660
Default
I wouldn't even get near the airport if I heard a rumor it was going to be up in the air. I mean't the Harley plane.


The jetpack would be badass.
Last edited by Hydrant; 10-05-2010 at 11:58 AM..
Hydrant is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2010, 11:57 AM   #17
VatorMan
Wrap Yo Ass in Fiberglass
 
VatorMan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Moto: Feet
Posts: 1,605
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hydrant View Post
I wouldn't even get near the airport if I heard a rumor it was going to be up in the air.
It would be the perfect Halloween prop. I'd go as a pigeon this year.
VatorMan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2010, 12:00 PM   #18
Particle Man
Custom User Title
 
Particle Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Central NY
Moto: 2003 SV650S
Posts: 14,959
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikey View Post
HD is working on a prototype. It'll be triple the displacement, twice the weight, and make 1/4 the power. It will fly, but not far or fast, and won't turn for shit. It will also have factory accessory ape-hanger controls and leather tassles.
__________________
I'm not "fat."
I'm "Enlarged to show texture."


Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.
Particle Man is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2010, 12:18 PM   #19
CrazyKell
Vrooom
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Moto: 06 ZX6R
Posts: 4,427
Default
Am I the only one who has no desire to try something like this?

I think my fear of heights would just mean I'd be freaking out the whole time. If I could get over that....maybe I'd try it. But just maybe. :shrug
__________________
I ignore your posts and I suggest you do the same with mine.
CrazyKell is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2010, 12:28 PM   #20
Rider
Moto GP Star
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 12,156
Default
Pfffttt 63mph? What fun is that?
Rider is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 2 of 4 1 2 34

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:01 AM.

Two Wheel Fix - Archive - Top
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.