Trikes and sidecars versus 2 wheels?

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cmartiny · Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:35 am

Don't know if this will be of any help or come as an insult (Please excuse me if any one takes it either was)

You could always check out Tilting Motor Works at
http://www.tiltingmotorworks.com/default.asp

I know I have seen other 3 wheel bikes (2 front tires) but I cannot seem to find any sort of link on-line right now, sorry

Good luck and I hope you get back to 100% soon

paul246 · #12 Unread post by **paul246** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:30 pm

Another option...

http://www.safetyfeatures.com/

#13 Unread post by **MZ33** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:55 pm

I don't know exactly what your original complications were, Blues, that set you on this amazing course of injuries, but I have a serious suspicion that once you escape rehab, listen to your body, and take everything v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y, that your health will improve. (I understand that you are only looking at contingencies here.) I really hope my suspicions are founded, though, and that this situation will get better for you.

Are you concerned about the weight of the bike when slow or stopped, is that why you're thinking about a three-wheeler? There is a thread somewhere around, from Rhadam, about the Can-am Spyder, which is a three wheeler with two wheels in front, one in back, and something called an MP3 that is similar. The hype seems to be that these are a blast to ride, and that they will still corner like 2 wheels--which sounds like the main failing of trikes & sidecars, if I'm reading this thread correctly.

JC Viper · #14 Unread post by **JC Viper** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:32 pm

THe Piaggio MP3 which has 2 wheels in the front and it handles just like a regular scooter/ motorcycle without the eating Sh*t option when sliding the front tires.

Can Am Spyder is pretty expensive for what it is.

Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:30 am

cmartiny wrote:Don't know if this will be of any help or come as an insult (Please excuse me if any one takes it either was)

You could always check out Tilting Motor Works at
http://www.tiltingmotorworks.com/default.asp

I know I have seen other 3 wheel bikes (2 front tires) but I cannot seem to find any sort of link on-line right now, sorry

Good luck and I hope you get back to 100% soon

That bike with the mods is great. If it ever came to wanting a test ride, they are only a daytrip away.
Thanks for that link.

Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:42 am

paul246 wrote:Another option...

http://www.safetyfeatures.com/

That also looks good. I had no idea there were other options. Thanks.

Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:49 am

MZ33 wrote:I don't know exactly what your original complications were, Blues, that set you on this amazing course of injuries, but I have a serious suspicion that once you escape rehab, listen to your body, and take everything v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y, that your health will improve. (I understand that you are only looking at contingencies here.) I really hope my suspicions are founded, though, and that this situation will get better for you.

Are you concerned about the weight of the bike when slow or stopped, is that why you're thinking about a three-wheeler? There is a thread somewhere around, from Rhadam, about the Can-am Spyder, which is a three wheeler with two wheels in front, one in back, and something called an MP3 that is similar. The hype seems to be that these are a blast to ride, and that they will still corner like 2 wheels--which sounds like the main failing of trikes & sidecars, if I'm reading this thread correctly.

I started off with broken ribs, wrecked shoulder and hip (not broken)

The first rehab is where I had a fall and thus hurt my hand. I'm waiting to get in to see the specialist....so that ended and then the disability company told me I had to go to "active rehab"......I've gone downhill ever since. I also suspect that once I get released from there I will start to improve.
It is since I started the rehab that my elbows and knees are causing me grief and that is why I fell again getting yet another broken rib. The head physio guy just will not listen.....I think I might be set free in another week or 2.....wahooooooo.
Anyway....that is why I am looking at contingencies....just in case.....

Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:50 am

jstark47 wrote:Blues- thinking in a different direction..... all your motorcycling has been on cruisers, right? I've never ridden a V-Star, but the Marauder we used to have took a some "push" to initiate a lean. I'm wondering if a different kind of bike would work better? My wife recently got a dual-sport - a BMW G650XCountry. The thing is light - 326 lbs - and makes 53 hp. Due to its weight and steering geometry, steering is so light all you do is think what direction you want to go, and the bike goes there - you're not even conscious of pushing on the bars! The thing is a blast to ride - you can totally screw up your entry to a curve, and radically correct your line in mid-corner - it's very forgiving. The height is an issue, but BMW made the 2009's about 2 inches lower than the '07's.

My wife's planning on riding hers to Nova Scotia in August, so we'll find out how well it does distances..

Hmmmmm...thanks for the suggestion. I can look at them in the dealer.

jstark47 · Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:48 am

blues2cruise wrote:Hmmmmm...thanks for the suggestion. I can look at them in the dealer.

If you go look, make sure you see the XCountry - there's also XMoto and XChallenge models. Same basic engine, but the XMoto's a supermotard and though the XChallenge is also a dual-sport, it's much more hardcore dirt, plus very tall. The XCountry is the sort of do-everything model.