RE: Today was a first - 2

Zitat von Duckbubbles im Beitrag #15

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #10

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Zitat von Duckbubbles im Beitrag #9

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A few weeks ago, while riding out in the hill country with a group of friends, we encountered a group of three wheelers coming the other way. Just as the last one got to me, his front wheel went into the air. A piece of fence post (I suppose) about 2 feet long and 4-5 inches round passed over my left shoulder, missing me by inches, close enough that I ducked in the saddle. A foot closer and it may have taken me off the bike!
Over the years I have had many encounters with flying objects, from pieces of tire tread to attempting-to-fly wild turkeys and deer but that one could have been a disaster.

Frank

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I thought 3-wheelers were long gone.

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These were trike conversions from Gold Wings and Harleys. Not very unusual around here. Some people need them to continue riding when the physical demands of a two-wheeler gets to be too much (leg/knee/hip problems). Right now, I can't say if I would go that route or just give up riding.

Frank

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Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #17

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #16

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Zitat von Duckbubbles im Beitrag #15

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #10

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Zitat von Duckbubbles im Beitrag #9

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A few weeks ago, while riding out in the hill country with a group of friends, we encountered a group of three wheelers coming the other way. Just as the last one got to me, his front wheel went into the air. A piece of fence post (I suppose) about 2 feet long and 4-5 inches round passed over my left shoulder, missing me by inches, close enough that I ducked in the saddle. A foot closer and it may have taken me off the bike!
Over the years I have had many encounters with flying objects, from pieces of tire tread to attempting-to-fly wild turkeys and deer but that one could have been a disaster.

Frank

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I thought 3-wheelers were long gone.

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These were trike conversions from Gold Wings and Harleys. Not very unusual around here. Some people need them to continue riding when the physical demands of a two-wheeler gets to be too much (leg/knee/hip problems). Right now, I can't say if I would go that route or just give up riding.

Frank

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One of those things lifted a front wheel??? I thought you were talking about the 3-wheelers that predated 4-wheel ATVs.

If I had to go away from a MC due to weight & balance, I might consider something like the Yamaha Nikken or at worst the CanAm products. Two wheels in front of one can be safe. The alternative, one in front of two, is a death trap in a turn at speed, especially if any mid-turn braking is performed.

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I don't think the Niken self supports at junctions. In Europe we have 3 wheeled scooters made by Piaggio. Most are 125cc but they make a Gilera branded 500cc version
http://www.uk.gilera.com/gilera/uk/en/in.../Fuoco-500.html



This would be the only viable format for me when enfeeblement arrives. A Canam or trike would be pointless - all the demerits of a bike in poor weather and all the limitations of a car in traffic. Just as well get an MX5 or similar so you can roll down the roof to get wind in the face. When you want to hustle along a proper sports care will go around corners a lot better than any 3 wheeler.

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The Niken has a sidestand as it will not remain upright if left on it's own.

Frank