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Ewan McGregor rode LiveWire from Argentina to Los Angeles
« on: February 01, 2020, 09:58:21 AM »
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman have finished their third riding adventure, having ridden a pair of electric Harley-Davidson LiveWires up through the Americas.

The route took them from Ushuaia, Argentina, to Los Angeles, California. The trip finished in a similar fashion to previous journeys with an invite-only group ride of local riders.

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/long-way-up-tv-/
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Re: Ewan McGregor rode LiveWire from Argentina to Los Angeles
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2020, 11:35:12 AM »
Again?
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Re: Ewan McGregor rode LiveWire from Argentina to Los Angeles
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2020, 11:54:29 AM »
Not again.   It was from Sept ('19) - Jan.
Ewan was on Jimmy Fallon last night.
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Re: Ewan McGregor rode LiveWire from Argentina to Los Angeles
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2020, 02:31:34 PM »
This is my cynical breaking point on electric motorcycles:  "For much of the journey they were followed by petrol and diesel-powered vehicles, which ferried battery packs around to keep the bikes topped up."  It appears that they only managed 150 or 300 miles a day. 
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Re: Ewan McGregor rode LiveWire from Argentina to Los Angeles
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2020, 03:52:00 PM »
Quote from: Baxter on February 01, 2020, 02:31:34 PM
This is my cynical breaking point on electric motorcycles:  "For much of the journey they were followed by petrol and diesel-powered vehicles, which ferried battery packs around to keep the bikes topped up."  It appears that they only managed 150 or 300 miles a day.

Agreed.

I have lost a bit of respect for the guy's with this trip. Looks like it will turn into a multi episode commercial for Harley.. These trips are supposed to be adventures. I know even on the other episodes they had a huge support system but this trip could not have been done without it. The others were doable on their own, without the support if they truly wanted to attempt it. I have no problem with the live wire. I actually commend Harley on going against the grain. But this bike is not what they should have used. A couple Himalayan would have been a more respectable choice over the live wire.
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Re: Ewan McGregor rode LiveWire from Argentina to Los Angeles
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2020, 06:48:33 PM »
If they didn’t break down every 15 minutes, it’s a big win for H-D.
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Re: Ewan McGregor rode LiveWire from Argentina to Los Angeles
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2020, 08:08:15 AM »
Swapping batteries from the gas powered support vehicles is like taking a golf cart through your marathon. It invalidates literally everything about the so-called accomplishment.

And seriously, did anyone think a short range, long-charge-time electric vehicle was ever the right tool for this job?

No. No one with any actual intelligence would ever think that.

This was a ride-the-fame, sellout publicity stunt. Nothing more.

Moving on.
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Re: Ewan McGregor rode LiveWire from Argentina to Los Angeles
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2020, 08:10:55 AM »
Did they swap batteries or the entire bike?  I know their support vans had additional bikes for the longer stretches.

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Re: Ewan McGregor rode LiveWire from Argentina to Los Angeles
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2020, 08:24:18 AM »
Quote from: Cablebandit on February 02, 2020, 08:10:55 AM
Did they swap batteries or the entire bike?  I know their support vans had additional bikes for the longer stretches.
Wow, this story is falling apart like toilet paper in a septic tank
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Re: Ewan McGregor rode LiveWire from Argentina to Los Angeles
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2020, 08:30:36 AM »
And the Rivian pickups? Are they really ready for this type of trek or was there a platoon of factory support?
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Re: Ewan McGregor rode LiveWire from Argentina to Los Angeles
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2020, 10:44:04 AM »
I guess everyone will have to wait until Sept to find out.  Get your Apple TV subscription ready!
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