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WPOZZZ 06-29-2024 03:39 PM

Ride it to the shop. Just go slow. Your ass, back and balls will ache.

flatbutt 06-29-2024 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by WPOZZZ (Post 12274728)
Ride it to the shop. Just go slow. Your ass, back and balls will ache.

So, nothing new. :D

cjh 06-29-2024 05:13 PM

You do have towing insurance don't you?

A930Rocket 06-29-2024 05:33 PM

^^^ AAA? Does it cover cars and motorcycles?

WPOZZZ 06-29-2024 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by flatbutt (Post 12274761)
So, nothing new. :D

If you didn't have a flatbutt, you would have a little more cushion.

flatbutt 06-30-2024 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by wpozzz (Post 12274828)
if you didn't have a flatbutt, you would have a little more cushion.

HA!

Prolly not the vid y'all were thinking about.

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While searching for the original vid I saw a bit which referred to her as a "phlegm fatale". That's hilarious!

Superman 06-30-2024 05:56 AM

I must be missing something. Vehicles are suspended by springs. Shocks simply prevent wheels from moving too quickly toward or away from the rest of the vehicle. It would seem to me that a vehicle with a blown shock is still driveable, short distances, slow speeds.

oldE 06-30-2024 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Superman (Post 12274919)
I must be missing something. Vehicles are suspended by springs. Shocks simply prevent wheels from moving too quickly toward or away from the rest of the vehicle. It would seem to me that a vehicle with a blown shock is still driveable, short distances, slow speeds.

There are all sorts of vehicles. A car with a blown shock will exhibit wheel hop (oscillation) after hitting an irregularity in the road surface. That may not be a problem as the sprung weight is a small percentage of the total weight of the vehicle. On the trike however, the sprung weight of the axle is a significant percentage of the total weight of the machine and undampened oscillations could lead to loss of control. Just recall how a front end oscillation in the steering can rapidly evolve into a "tank slapper".

Hopefully he has resolved the issue by now.
Best
Les

Sooner or later 06-30-2024 06:58 AM

It is not a question that can be answered here. It may do ok or it may be a bucking bronco. Take it for a slow ride around the block and see how she handles.

KRLocke 06-30-2024 07:20 AM

15 miles back roads or highway? Back roads, no problem. Highway, no way.

KFC911 06-30-2024 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by KRLocke (Post 12274987)
15 miles back roads or highway? Back roads, no problem. Highway, no way.

Methinks FB lives were one small town/city seamlessly runs into another (I've been to Butler ;))... during the day, non-rush hour, take it easy (after a trial around the block) ...

Ride safe :)!

flatbutt 06-30-2024 09:57 AM

I went for a slow spin around the hood and it was ok. I will venture out onto the county road this evening when there is no traffic.

My route to the wrench involves back roads with a posted limit no higher than 40.

Shaun @ Tru6 06-30-2024 10:05 AM

skidaddle!

Tobra 07-01-2024 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by A930Rocket (Post 12274786)
^^^ AAA? Does it cover cars and motorcycles?

I can fly out there, sit on it when the are pulling up and hand them the card

flatbutt 07-01-2024 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Tobra (Post 12275497)
I can fly out there, sit on it when the are pulling up and hand them the card

So, how large a steak and stein would that cost me? SmileWavy

Scott Douglas 07-01-2024 11:28 AM

I'm thinking the cost of a tow would pale in comparison to the cost of fixing that nice trike if something were to go really wrong in those 15 miles.


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