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Re: Liberty ACE 2.0 = a flat 6 mid-engine 3 Wheeler!
[Re: JohnMat]
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08/12/21 08:11 PM
08/12/21 08:11 PM
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LightSpeed
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Larsen = beautiful engineering + shonky design
While this might be true for the new ACE in some eyes, it is not true for the older Harley ACE which is as beautifully designed as the 5 speed in my view. True! And another thought, now that mmc has deleted the 5 speeder will this allow Pete to start up production of the Ace 1.0?
The light at the end of the tunnel is actually a train. 2019 M3W
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Re: Liberty ACE 2.0 = a flat 6 mid-engine 3 Wheeler!
[Re: JohnMat]
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08/12/21 08:17 PM
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TBM
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Larsen = beautiful engineering + shonky design
While this might be true for the new ACE in some eyes, it is not true for the older Harley ACE which is as beautifully designed as the 5 speed in my view. Have you seen the seat? Terrible design....
1972 4/4 4 seater - 3G Morganeer Too many ratty motorbikes
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Re: Liberty ACE 2.0 = a flat 6 mid-engine 3 Wheeler!
[Re: 3Gs]
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08/12/21 10:33 PM
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Any idea how hard it would be to source the requisite Honda parts, etc.?
Formerly and Still '06032' 2017 M3W, 2008 Ural Patrol Other stuff....
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Re: Liberty ACE 2.0 = a flat 6 mid-engine 3 Wheeler!
[Re: 3Gs]
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09/12/21 07:21 AM
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Honda are still making the GL1800, so spares will be plentiful - I can still get nearly all the parts for my 1979 GL1000! Can't imagine there'll be anything like the issues that current M3W owners are facing with the now obsolete S&S engine.
That said, they stopped producing the GL1800 in the US about 10 years ago. Does the ACE have a brand new drivetrain or is he using secondhand parts like a kitcar? Shouldn't be an issue - the Honda's are very well constructed, reliable and built to last. Owners won't face any of the issues that you get with the current V Twin.
(add - GL1800 mileages of over 200K are commonplace, with someone recording 425K)
Last edited by TBM; 09/12/21 08:43 AM.
1972 4/4 4 seater - 3G Morganeer Too many ratty motorbikes
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Re: Liberty ACE 2.0 = a flat 6 mid-engine 3 Wheeler!
[Re: TBM]
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09/12/21 09:43 AM
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Honda are still making the GL1800, so spares will be plentiful.... This is a non-production car which can't really be compared with a manufacturer like Morgan. Just because the designer seems more competent in his component selection and engineering doesnt mean he should be compared to the folks in Malvern! 
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Re: Liberty ACE 2.0 = a flat 6 mid-engine 3 Wheeler!
[Re: 3Gs]
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09/12/21 02:14 PM
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rcmatt
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the gold wing's really do last, my 78 Gl1000 has 140k miles. It would have more but I have had newer bikes as my daily rider. It is harder and harder to get GL1000-1200 OEM parts but there are lots on ebay.
From what I understand he is sourcing the engines from bikes that were wrecked. Usually is the tupperware and front end destroyed, which he does not need. There are LOTS of rear ends on the market because of the trike market (putting two wheels on the back,
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Re: Liberty ACE 2.0 = a flat 6 mid-engine 3 Wheeler!
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26/05/22 02:52 AM
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Another fine three wheeler to be bjorn.
The light at the end of the tunnel is actually a train. 2019 M3W
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Re: Liberty ACE 2.0 = a flat 6 mid-engine 3 Wheeler!
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27/05/22 06:22 AM
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Silver! There you go. Very nice.
2015 M3W, Morgan Aero Racing Stage 1, Garage 56 Stage 2, sport black, saddle tan, jeweled SS dash.
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