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BlueSkyJaunte 09-30-2008 09:38 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Uber-fanatic (Post 4210467)
DARISC for PRESIDENT! BlueSkyJaunte for Vice-President!
For what are probably very obvious reasons, I refuse to serve under DARISC. :eek:

kstar 09-30-2008 09:50 AM
I agree with the sentiments on the traditional tricycle style trikes, like the Harley.

But what of the efforts of companies like Brudeli?

One claimed benefit is improved braking in corners.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1222793411.jpg

lendaddy 09-30-2008 09:51 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BlueSkyJaunte (Post 4210480)
For what are probably very obvious reasons, I refuse to serve under DARISC. :eek:
He's a bottom?

DARISC 09-30-2008 09:56 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BlueSkyJaunte (Post 4210477)
Apology accepted, DARISC.

Though I must say I'm a little disappointed. I had some truly epic rejoinders at the ready. ;)
I bet you did! :D

jyl 09-30-2008 10:07 AM
Piaggio's MP3 is a 250cc/500cc scooter on the market that has two wheels in front and leans. Reviews say it rides well and much less risk of losing the front wheel in braking or turns. I do think it looks funny. But I'm keeping an open mind.

crustychief 09-30-2008 11:11 AM
I saw an old lady on one of those Vespa? MP3 wheelers down by Point Loma in San Diego the other day, she looked like she was having fun.
http://www.gizmag.com/go/5644/

DARISC 09-30-2008 11:13 AM
Not a leaner, but the only trike I REALLY like! These do NOT strike me as ghey. :)
(Sorry, Kurt - I'm hijacking, will quit now.)

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1222798120.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1222798142.jpg

gtc 09-30-2008 11:16 AM
Mid-life crisis toys for Smart Car drivers?
:p

kstar 09-30-2008 11:18 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DARISC (Post 4210669)
Not a leaner, but the only trike I REALLY like! These do NOT strike me as ghey. :)
(Sorry, Kurt - I'm hijacking, will quit now.)

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1222798120.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1222798142.jpg
Don't worry about a hijack. Three wheeled things are cool.

That one looks like torque steer may be an issue, yes?

nostatic 09-30-2008 11:28 AM
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/a...t_knee_119.jpg

nostatic 09-30-2008 11:29 AM
still wouldn't own one

Hawktel 09-30-2008 12:09 PM
The old Morgan's and even the new knock offs of them are pretty cool. I'd drive one.

BlueSkyJaunte 09-30-2008 12:47 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by kstar (Post 4210678)
That one looks like torque steer may be an issue, yes?
Probably not....I'm betting that motor puts out a max of 40bhp. I'm sure a modern BMW or Guzzi is far "worse".

At any rate, I'll make an exception from my "ghey" classification for vintage rides like that.

daepp 09-30-2008 01:44 PM
[QUOTE=Gogar;4210214]What about this:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1222785672.jpg

What's with these? They're all over So Cal. Is there some performance advantage to that layout.

BTW - they sound like single cylinder thumpers!

Noah930 09-30-2008 06:44 PM
My vote for funniest exchange of the year. I'm still chuckling, just thinking about it.

Quote:
BSJ: Ghey.

D: Are you?

BSJ: Nope.

D: What connection do you draw between this engineering approach and homosexuality?

BSJ: You like them.
:D

Too bad you two kissed and made up.

VincentVega 09-30-2008 07:16 PM
Looks like a Seadoo with wheels to me, fugly.

Seems like a gimmick to me. However, I wouldnt count out anything Harley does, their fans are loyal.

Dave L 10-01-2008 05:51 AM
[QUOTE=daepp;4210985][QUOTE=Gogar;4210214]What about this:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1222785672.jpg
QUOTE]

I see one up and down my street every so often. Its an older guy so perhaps it is more attracitve to the older set who want the stability but still want to ride.

David 10-01-2008 07:52 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by blueskyjaunte (Post 4210244)
this was a thread about a "new trend or a ticket to 'shundom'". Not "mechanical engineering".

Unless you are a former biker who due to injury can no longer ride a two-wheeler, trikers are ghey.

You want to talk "engineering"? Trikes have nearly all of the disadvantages of a motorcycle with none of the advantages, and a few new cons added in for good measure:

1) still invisible in traffic
2) still miserably small contact patches, with the added bonus of being a statically stable format, instilling false confidence
3) still no "occupant" protection
4) power-to-weight ratio 1/2 that (or worse) of a bike
5) reduced mpg due to increased coefficient of drag (and power-to-weight)
6) larger footprint reduces maneuverability in traffic and increases required parking space
7) even step-thru riders laugh at trikers
8) ghey
9) darisc likes them (but i repeat myself)
+1 (except for #9)

flatbutt 10-01-2008 08:27 AM
As a current rider that struggles with a physical handicap I can say that such a setup may indeed be inevitable for people such as me. I am already at odds withthe weight of my ride at parking lot speeds and suffer with a drop far to often compared to fully healthy riders.

I had thought that a hack would be the only alternative available to me but those require significant upper body effort. A three wheeled leaner might be just what I need.

Heel n Toe 10-01-2008 08:38 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by berettafan (Post 4210266)
what's the point of a bike if you can't lean? (referring to that ugly arse HD training wheel thing).
If you have to lean when you turn, you're going too fast, you whippersnapper.

:D

http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u...posspecial.jpg

When I get old, I'm moving way outta town and getting one of those and I'm gonna go 25 everywhere.


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