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gonevifferin · 08-02-2007, 07:31 AM

How big of a stretch would it be to put the tree-wheel scooter front end on this thing? It would lean, be really stable, attract a boat load of attention, and still be macho enough for a sport biker to ride.....well almost.

pplassm · 08-02-2007, 08:19 AM

You guys are missing the point. This thing is NOT a motorcycle, and was not meant to be one.

The only link to motorcycling is the fact that a motorcycle license and helmet are required in most states.

That doesn't make it any less fun.

BrowningBAR · 08-02-2007, 08:26 AM

At least you wouldn't be able to drop this one a half a dozen times...

BrowningBAR · 08-02-2007, 08:27 AM

Agreed.

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DonM · 08-02-2007, 08:37 AM

Sorry, the Spyder still reminds me of a motorcycle the Consumer Products Safety Council,CPSC, would design to keep us well, safe. I know if I bought one that I would be fighting the constant force to pitch me off in a turn and hating it.
The market for this trilobyte is the off-road four wheeler owners, who will see it as a safe way to go out in the rain. Go figure.

So, any interesting vehicles at the Burning Man Festival this year?

nweaver · 08-02-2007, 08:38 AM

Actually, a 3 wheeled design is inherantly UNstable: there is a reason why all the trike ATVs left the market in a flood of lawsuits.

The low center of gravity and handling nanny can help save it, but non-leaning trikes really aren't as good at cornering as either cars (with two wheels on the outside) or bikes (which lean inwards). You push a trike to the limit too hard and it will highside you out over it.

sachiwilson · 08-02-2007, 08:45 AM

A three wheeler with one front wheel is inherently unstable.

A three wheeler with TWO front wheels is a different matter entirely.

SmokeU · 08-02-2007, 09:41 AM

Are you poking fun of me or did I just not read the article completely? Either way, cheerio.

Kenneth_Moore · 08-02-2007, 10:00 AM

The guys at the local dealership I spoke to said they did everything they could to get the Spyder to tip when they had one in for demo rides. No matter how hard they cornered, or any combination of braking and power they used, the thing was stable. Apparently lawsuit avoidance had a lot to do with the overall design and implementation of the various control systems.

longride · 08-02-2007, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenneth_Moore

Apparently lawsuit avoidance had a lot to do with the overall design and implementation of the various control systems.

Unfortunately, most designs are now developed around lawsuits and stupidity. We get waring stickers on motorcycles to tell us gasoline is flammable. No Shyt! Hell, the Easy-Bake Oven toy had to be recalled this year even though they ahve been making the thing for 40 years. Some kids couldn't figure out that a light bulb gets hot. I guess between lawsuits and the dumbing down of America, we will soon have 'safety' systems on just about everything.

08-02-2007, 08:37 AM	#25
DonM Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 138	It needs a gun rack Sorry, the Spyder still reminds me of a motorcycle the Consumer Products Safety Council,CPSC, would design to keep us well, safe. I know if I bought one that I would be fighting the constant force to pitch me off in a turn and hating it. The market for this trilobyte is the off-road four wheeler owners, who will see it as a safe way to go out in the rain. Go figure. So, any interesting vehicles at the Burning Man Festival this year?

08-02-2007, 08:45 AM	#27
sachiwilson Women Riders Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,609	A three wheeler with one front wheel is inherently unstable. A three wheeler with TWO front wheels is a different matter entirely. __________________ Frappé LaRue Safety Queen Are you a Rounder? Sarnali: "what could be more useless than arguing with a deaf female lawyer????"

08-02-2007, 10:00 AM	#29
Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	The guys at the local dealership I spoke to said they did everything they could to get the Spyder to tip when they had one in for demo rides. No matter how hard they cornered, or any combination of braking and power they used, the thing was stable. Apparently lawsuit avoidance had a lot to do with the overall design and implementation of the various control systems. __________________ www.kennethmoore.org

08-02-2007, 07:31 AM	#21
gonevifferin Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 8	How big of a stretch would it be to put the tree-wheel scooter front end on this thing? It would lean, be really stable, attract a boat load of attention, and still be macho enough for a sport biker to ride.....well almost.

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08-02-2007, 08:19 AM	#22
pplassm Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,875	You guys are missing the point. This thing is NOT a motorcycle, and was not meant to be one. The only link to motorcycling is the fact that a motorcycle license and helmet are required in most states. That doesn't make it any less fun.

08-02-2007, 08:26 AM	#23
BrowningBAR Snuggles Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In a really, really, really old farmhouse Posts: 4,369	At least you wouldn't be able to drop this one a half a dozen times...

08-02-2007, 08:27 AM	#24
BrowningBAR Snuggles Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In a really, really, really old farmhouse Posts: 4,369	Agreed. .

08-02-2007, 08:38 AM	#26
nweaver Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 458	Actually, a 3 wheeled design is inherantly UNstable: there is a reason why all the trike ATVs left the market in a flood of lawsuits. The low center of gravity and handling nanny can help save it, but non-leaning trikes really aren't as good at cornering as either cars (with two wheels on the outside) or bikes (which lean inwards). You push a trike to the limit too hard and it will highside you out over it.

08-02-2007, 09:41 AM	#28
SmokeU Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: pet**...pet...pet** Posts: 1,865	Are you poking fun of me or did I just not read the article completely? Either way, cheerio.