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Makes And Models => Lightning => Topic started by: nevetsyad on November 17, 2019, 07:05:02 PM

Title: Test rides!
Post by: nevetsyad on November 17, 2019, 07:05:02 PM

Richard Hatfield says anyone can come down between 1-5PM on any Friday and get a ride. Maybe even a tour? Anyone in the area able to go over with some GoPros and give us a view?

Title: Re: Test rides!
Post by: ultrarnr on November 17, 2019, 08:11:12 PM

This invitation should go out to the motorcycle press and maybe we could see some articles written about the bikes.

Title: Re: Test rides!
Post by: nevetsyad on November 17, 2019, 11:33:41 PM

Great idea!

Title: Re: Test rides!
Post by: Crissa on November 17, 2019, 11:35:45 PM

Hrf, I'm going to be in Seattle that day.  No looky-loo for me.

Title: Re: Test rides!
Post by: MVetter on November 17, 2019, 11:38:15 PM

They started doing this 2 days ago and claimed to be fully booked for the first Friday, which means between 1-6 they must have had people constantly riding the Strikes. So there should be a lot of photos and feedback from the people that went. Please share, people! No need to be shy

Title: Re: Test rides!
Post by: Crilly on November 18, 2019, 12:27:52 AM

Test ride what?

Title: Re: Test rides!
Post by: MVetter on November 18, 2019, 12:37:20 AM

Phenomenal question when you think about it

Title: Re: Test rides!
Post by: Crissa on November 18, 2019, 01:04:51 AM

Well, we know they had something so they're probably showing that.

Honest or not, when things start falling apart, it's gotta be frustrating.

-Crissa

Title: Re: Test rides!
Post by: Richard230 on November 18, 2019, 04:49:06 AM

I wonder if the test rides that are being offered are only for their employees?   ::)

Title: Re: Test rides!
Post by: HoodRichOG on November 19, 2019, 03:58:10 AM

Is this test ride thing the best-kept secret in the motorcycle community? Where exactly is the invite?

Title: Re: Test rides!
Post by: MVetter on November 19, 2019, 04:45:21 AM

Quote from: HoodRichOG on November 19, 2019, 03:58:10 AM

Is this test ride thing the best-kept secret in the motorcycle community? Where exactly is the invite?

It was a response to an email query and he shared it on Facebook.

(https://i.imgur.com/Dp3tQz1.png)

Title: Re: Test rides!
Post by: HoodRichOG on November 19, 2019, 05:16:57 AM

Is that response even real?

"No need for deposit if purchased through a dealer".

How many dealers does Lightning have?

And they just "opened their second production facility"? Those Strikes must have been flying out the door, can't keep up with demand!

Title: Re: Test rides!
Post by: Crissa on November 19, 2019, 05:31:29 AM

To be fair, Tesla's factory in Fremont isn't their first one, either.

That line they showed a picture of wouldn't keep up with either Energica's nor Zero's production so if they really took alot of deposits, they should be looking for more space.

I suppose we just have to wait another Friedman Unit.

-Crissa

Title: Re: Test rides!
Post by: ultrarnr on November 19, 2019, 05:49:56 AM

My Zero/Energica dealer sent several letters to Lightning about becoming a dealer and he never got a response back.

Title: Re: Test rides!
Post by: HoodRichOG on November 19, 2019, 05:50:17 AM

What are you saying?

Tesla was definitely selling cars when making them at the San Carlos facility. There were plenty of journalist test rides, and customers were actually receiving them.

Ditto to the Model S at the NUMMI plant which they took over.

So far we have 0 confirmed deliveries of a production Strike.

Looks like they delivered one half-baked prototype.

Title: Re: Test rides!
Post by: Crissa on November 19, 2019, 07:49:23 AM

Quote from: HoodRichOG on November 19, 2019, 05:50:17 AM

What are you saying?

That the factory in Fremont - the old NUMMI facility - isn't Tesla's first production line.  Which is what you said.

-Crissa