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Old 05-21-2014, 02:10 PM   #11
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How can they call their service network 'world class' when there's only one service location in the US? I just had to send my power base in for repair (frequent aggressive E047 shutdowns). I couldn't find an appropriate cardboard box, so had to build one out of plywood. It cost $135 to ship it all the way across the country. My dealer estimated three weeks there, plus two weeks in transit. Imagine a police department having to send an SE3 that far and wait that long. (And why SE3? That's almost as bad as the Chinese Chegway. It screams knockoff.)
I saw how they mentioned the "World Class" service, but they did not mention it was good service.

It is better service than the 'robbin', so I guess that makes it world class.

I am lucky, I am in driving distance to the factory. (40 miles)
I am also lucky, in that what little service I have needed, was indeed very good. I have no complaint about the service I have gotten, but I know it is not the same for people living farther from the factory...
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I saw how they mentioned the "World Class" service, but they did not mention it was good service.

It is better service than the 'robbin', so I guess that makes it world class.

I am lucky, I am in driving distance to the factory. (40 miles)
I am also lucky, in that what little service I have needed, was indeed very good. I have no complaint about the service I have gotten, but I know it is not the same for people living farther from the factory...
According to Murphy, the need for service will be proportional to distance to the repair facility.

Judging from the quality of our PTs, the SE3 will no doubt be rugged and reliable, and I hope it does well.
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SE3 should be very reliable as the only technology involve is rider detection, that is the only tech highlight of the presentation.

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How can they call their service network 'world class' when there's only one service location in the US? I just had to send my power base in for repair (frequent aggressive E047 shutdowns). I couldn't find an appropriate cardboard box, so had to build one out of plywood. It cost $135 to ship it all the way across the country. My dealer estimated three weeks there, plus two weeks in transit. Imagine a police department having to send an SE3 that far and wait that long. (And why SE3? That's almost as bad as the Chinese Chegway. It screams knockoff.)
Sorry to say, if you get it done in three weeks, you are actually very lucky. My repairs have taken 2-3 months.

Yes, the service network could be improved.
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I wonder why they thought a tiny windshield at belt level was a good idea. A straight handlebar would look better IMO.
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I wonder why they thought a tiny windshield at belt level was a good idea. A straight handlebar would look better IMO.
Many Law Enforcement types have shiny belt buckles, and slow moving bugs can actually soil these belt buckles!

I believe that small windshield is protecting an under served and vulnerable accouterment.
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KSagal's reply crack me up laughing, that's very cute, well done.
I also believe the tiny windshield provides the protection for the precious high-intensity LED Headlight from incoming bugs during night patrol

BTW did you guys realize the beast weights 400 lbs dry weight, and it has hydraulic front and rear disk breaks, this thing pack some serious stopping power.


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KSagal's reply crack me up laughing, that's very cute, well done.
I also believe the tiny windshield provides the protection for the precious high-intensity LED Headlight from incoming bugs during night patrol

BTW did you guys realize the beast weights 400 lbs dry weight, and it has hydraulic front and rear disk breaks, this thing pack some serious stopping power.


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I did not know about the hydraulic brakes, but that does two things in my mind...

1. Introduces a number of mechanical components that may require service, like brake pads, cables, hydraulic cylinders, and other service items that are typical on a bike or scooter, but have been missing thus far on the segway.

2. Makes me wonder about regenerative braking. Segways capture a lot of energy on downhills and deceleration, but that would be negated with binder brakes.

On a different tack, the binding brakes would allow for coasting down hill at greater speeds than are currently the standard for segways... Most likely this system is more appropriate given the faster max speeds.
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2. Makes me wonder about regenerative braking. Segways capture a lot of energy on downhills and deceleration, but that would be negated with binder brakes.
All hybrid cars create reusable power while breaking, I see no difference in that it could do both coasting or breaking? Way to much assumption going on!
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