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« on: July 24, 2011, 01:49:31 PM »
Never seen an HOnda DN-01. until today. Made a noise like a washing machine but with a bit more forward movement.

What a weird machine.
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« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2011, 01:56:36 PM »
You mean you actually saw one of these on the road? I have seen them before in dealers' showrooms, although they typically have so much dust on them they are hard to identify.
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« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2011, 01:59:03 PM »
Yup, I did. At first, in the distance, I thought Nightglide, but no, it was a A DN01!
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« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2011, 02:59:27 PM »
So what does that make, 2 sightings worldwide?
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« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2011, 03:01:58 PM »
That guy gets around?  
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« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2011, 03:04:52 PM »
Worldwide tour? Lol
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« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2011, 03:06:22 PM »
Local Honda dealer has one sitting in the showroom.  With its bulbous snout, tiller-esque handlebars, and floorboards, it kinda reminds me of a duckbilled platypus.
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« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2011, 03:10:57 PM »
It's the nicest 15k scooter money can buy  Lol.
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« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2011, 03:19:26 PM »
Quote from: sleazy rider on July 24, 2011, 03:01:58 PM

That guy gets around?  


If he was wearing a flip-up lid, day-glo 'stich jacket, shorts and Nike trainers then it's the same guy I saw in Shasta County, CA.
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« Reply #9 on: July 24, 2011, 03:29:54 PM »
Quote from: Blunder on July 24, 2011, 03:19:26 PM



If he was wearing a flip-up lid, day-glo 'stich jacket, shorts and Nike trainers then it's the same guy I saw in Shasta County, CA.


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« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2011, 05:35:59 PM »
So the rumor is true,

someone actually bought one   Bigok
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« Reply #11 on: July 24, 2011, 05:51:31 PM »
Local dealer sold one for under 9k. Haven't seen it anywhere though. Probably has it still in the package so it can be sold for maximum collectors value.
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« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2011, 06:26:32 PM »
Quote from: Papa Lazarou on July 24, 2011, 01:49:31 PM

Never seen an HOnda DN-01. until today. Made a nose like a washing machine but with a bit more forward movement.

What a weird machine.


I have never seen a washing machine make a nose.
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« Reply #13 on: July 24, 2011, 06:30:32 PM »
Quote from: scarecrow on July 24, 2011, 06:26:32 PM



I have never seen a washing machine make a nose.
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« Reply #14 on: July 24, 2011, 06:40:08 PM »
Make that 3. I've seen one a couple times on my commute (I assume it's the same one).   Lol
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« Reply #15 on: July 24, 2011, 06:51:38 PM »
Make that four.  (We're almost out of fingers on one hand!!!)   Lol

We saw one "in the wild" at the PA MSP Instructor Picnic two weeks ago.  I even have photographic evidence!!!   EEK!
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« Reply #16 on: July 24, 2011, 07:53:07 PM »
Quote from: MrsCablebandit on July 24, 2011, 06:51:38 PM

 I even have photographic evidence!!!   EEK!


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A warning next time please.
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« Reply #17 on: July 24, 2011, 07:58:18 PM »
And here I thought the Rune was the low point of Honda's recent design blunders  

And I'm a long-time Honda owner, but no more. They don't sell a thing I find interesting or attractive.
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« Reply #18 on: July 24, 2011, 08:21:41 PM »
I've always wondered. Did Honda built the DN-01 completely out of parts they had left over? I mean things they designed that were just too horrible to use in their intended place? So this was a way to get rid of them?
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« Reply #19 on: July 25, 2011, 04:44:53 AM »
Quote from: JSharp on July 24, 2011, 08:21:41 PM

I've always wondered. Did Honda built the DN-01 completely out of parts they had left over?


They put my bike in a press...
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« Reply #20 on: July 25, 2011, 05:03:43 AM »
I've seen one of these, wierd looking thing, not for me!
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« Reply #21 on: July 25, 2011, 05:07:33 AM »
There was one at a local rally.  Not my bag, but Honda has been 10-years ahead of the game before.  You may be looking at the future!  EEK! Crazy

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« Reply #22 on: July 25, 2011, 05:25:40 AM »
Quote from: Rincewind on July 25, 2011, 05:07:33 AM

There was one at a local rally.  Not my bag, but Honda has been 10-years ahead of the game before.  You may be looking at the future!  EEK! Crazy

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Was that from the 4th of July?  I missed it.
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« Reply #23 on: July 25, 2011, 05:34:15 AM »
Quote from: sodapop6620 on July 25, 2011, 05:25:40 AM



Was that from the 4th of July?  I missed it.


Yep.  I wonder if this is the one that was for sale locally at ECS.  They had one in there for a few months.  
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« Reply #24 on: July 25, 2011, 09:59:28 AM »
I saw one last year. I have a feeling we would be seeing a lot more if it were priced right.
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« Reply #25 on: July 25, 2011, 11:15:23 AM »
Man, you guys are in deep crap when Grits sees this thread  couch
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« Reply #26 on: July 25, 2011, 12:17:36 PM »
Quote from: Rincewind on July 25, 2011, 05:07:33 AM

Not my bag, but Honda has been 10-years ahead of the game before.  You may be looking at the future!  EEK! Crazy

When the DN-01 was introduced, I recall reading that it was Honda's attempt to make a more "car-like" motorcycle--the "hood," floorboards, and automatic transmission are all part of the theme.  

But, who wants a motorcycle to be more like their car???
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« Reply #27 on: July 25, 2011, 02:02:31 PM »
Should start a poll. Which end is uglier, front or rear?  
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« Reply #28 on: July 25, 2011, 03:26:23 PM »
Quote from: Giaka on July 25, 2011, 09:59:28 AM

I saw one last year. I have a feeling we would be seeing a lot more if it were priced right.




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I saw one once on Lake SHore Drive on the northern side of Chicago, with Givi bags on the back.  I'd pick up a used one for a commuter/short range tourer for $4k or less.

Would even have bought a new one! For $4k or less...  Bigsmile
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« Reply #29 on: July 25, 2011, 04:18:07 PM »
Quote from: MrsCablebandit on July 24, 2011, 06:51:38 PM

Make that four.  (We're almost out of fingers on one hand!!!)   Lol





Huh, I never would have guessed it would outsell the VFR1200.
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« Reply #30 on: July 26, 2011, 07:44:39 AM »
Quote from: atadaskew on July 25, 2011, 04:18:07 PM



Huh, I never would have guessed it would outsell the VFR1200.


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« Reply #31 on: July 26, 2011, 10:50:41 AM »
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« Reply #32 on: July 26, 2011, 12:17:22 PM »
Quote from: Jet Jock on July 25, 2011, 02:02:31 PM

Should start a poll. Which end is uglier, front or rear?  


The correct answer, of course, is "yes."  I don't pull this one out too often, but it seems appropriate.
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