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Jack
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« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2012, 10:52:01 AM » |
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I use to have a dealer next to my work. His tech rode one over and showed how it works. Really neat but not cheap.
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« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2012, 11:18:27 AM » |
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I've read about it but never saw one. Good idea. Nice to be able to stop and stay upright without effort. It will still bank on curves.
I looked at scooters like the Silver Wing and the Burgman but it wasn't my cup of tea . A trike wasn't either. I tried side caring but it just wasn't for me either. It wasn't the same as two wheels and I sure didn't care for the almost constant handlebar slapping on uneven roads.
Whatever keeps you in the wind is the way to go. The ability for the scooter to stay upright at stops without help and still bank in curves is interesting.
There's been a test in ROAD RIDER magazine, i believe, and they thought it a good idea although kinda pricy.
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« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2012, 11:23:02 AM » |
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Lot of folks think the front wheels lean on the curves but they stay in line with the steering head - just like our bikes....
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bigguy
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« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2012, 11:37:11 AM » |
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If I saw something like that heading toward me, I'd shoot first and ask what the heck it was later.  JS, JS  |
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2012, 11:49:20 AM » |
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Lot of folks think the front wheels lean on the curves but they stay in line with the steering head - just like our bikes....
I'm not sure what you think people think, but these photos should make it clear how it functions:   |
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« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2012, 12:33:57 PM » |
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Very clever. Shame they're so expensive as I think the price is the only keeping them from becoming wildly popular.
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« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2012, 03:25:45 PM » |
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Lot of folks think the front wheels lean on the curves but they stay in line with the steering head - just like our bikes....
I'm not sure what you think people think, but these photos should make it clear how it functions:img] Find a pic of one leaned over at 40+ degrees and you will see why they think the wheels lean.... Jim |
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Valker
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« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2012, 04:16:15 PM » |
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I've tried one and it's at the top of my list of what I'll get when my legs go!
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« Reply #9 on: June 08, 2012, 04:48:39 PM » |
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Lot of folks think the front wheels lean on the curves but they stay in line with the steering head - just like our bikes....
I'm not sure what you think people think, but these photos should make it clear how it functions:  If your a mind to you can check out some of Killboys pics of these things on the Dragon.....The front wheels definitely lean and I have seen those guys screaming through the turns.... Just Sayin.... |
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« Reply #10 on: June 08, 2012, 05:35:30 PM » |
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c'mon guys - they CAN'T lean - they'e bolted solidly to a telescopic fork just like the front wheel of our valks....They're just ons sided( like a lot of bikes rear wheels). Check 'em out again. Maybe I'm just dreamin' this?
Jim
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« Reply #11 on: June 08, 2012, 06:15:35 PM » |
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from http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/225/4437/motorcycle-article/2009-piaggio-mp3-500-scooter-review.aspx.... It’s based on the smaller 250 and 400cc models, using the same front suspension system, a complex parallelogram design composed of four aluminum arms supporting two steering tubes. The mechanism allows the two 120/70-12 front Pirellis to lean in tandem, simulating a normal motorcycle but putting twice the rubber on the pavement.... Guess they do lean. Great engineering |
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« Reply #12 on: June 09, 2012, 09:12:05 AM » |
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One more time, then I quit! Look above at Gryphon riders photos. the one on the left clearly shows that the angle of the two wheels are directly in line with the steering head. Guess i'm blind as well as dreaming....help me out here as I have one on order!  The whole scooter is leaning - just as our valks do. Jim |
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« Reply #13 on: June 09, 2012, 10:14:01 AM » |
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One more time, then I quit! Look above at Gryphon riders photos. the one on the left clearly shows that the angle of the two wheels are directly in line with the steering head. Guess i'm blind as well as dreaming....help me out here as I have one on order! The whole scooter is leaning - just as our valks do. Jim I think you're on to something. |
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« Reply #14 on: June 09, 2012, 10:19:33 AM » |
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These are all over in Europe... saw many in Rome and Paris...... These are daily transportaion for lots of people over there... I saw alot of them with a cover that goes over your legs for rain..... and they get to park on the sidewalk all over......
They lean......
Brad
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