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Speaking of Can Ams, I saw a TV ad for those things the other day. It showed a few Can Ams taking on the twisties. The riders stayed perfectly straight up vertical on their trikes. It looked like the most boring thing ever.
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the walkin dude posted:Speaking of Can Ams, I saw a TV ad for those things the other day. It showed a few Can Ams taking on the twisties. The riders stayed perfectly straight up vertical on their trikes. It looked like the most boring thing ever. They're going slow. You have to hang your leg and really lean to get through twisties. It's just like riding a four wheeler.
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May 21, 2011 20:05
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the walkin dude posted:Speaking of Can Ams, I saw a TV ad for those things the other day. It showed a few Can Ams taking on the twisties. The riders stayed perfectly straight up vertical on their trikes. It looked like the most boring thing ever. I see one on Hulu every once in a while and it says you can take your motorcycle license test on one.  Maybe it's like taking your test on a trike: you get your license, but are limited to three wheeled vehicles?
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May 21, 2011 20:16
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Uthor posted:I see one on Hulu every once in a while and it says you can take your motorcycle license test on one. I can't see making the uturn in a box on one, it sucked enough on a supersport.
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May 21, 2011 20:41
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Yeah, it's a different skill set. Even if you have a motorcycle license it can be good to take the course to learn how to ride the Can Am. It's different from riding a bike. Like I said before, it's more like riding a four wheeler. If you're just putting around on it you'll be fine but if you really want to ride it there are things you need to learn. A lot of it is intuitive, especially if you've done any high speed four wheeling.
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May 21, 2011 22:10
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I want to see someone do a wheelie on a Can Am.
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May 21, 2011 22:12
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KozmoNaut posted:I want to see someone do a wheelie on a Can Am. I tried as a joke but it's too long and way too front heavy. It would be cool to see someone do it.
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May 21, 2011 22:17
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the walkin dude posted:Speaking of Can Ams, I saw a TV ad for those things the other day. It showed a few Can Ams taking on the twisties. The riders stayed perfectly straight up vertical on their trikes. It looked like the most boring thing ever. I've test ridden one, it was boring. They have electronics to prevent one of the front wheels from coming up in corners, which is definitely a plus, because the thing is so drat unstable when cornering it feels like it will flip over. I'm sure it would without the electronics, if you turned hard enough. It's a hell of a lot more fun than a slow car, though. KozmoNaut posted:I want to see someone do a wheelie on a Can Am. The rear wheel breaks loose so easily it's likely impossible, though you're probably joking anyway.
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May 21, 2011 22:17
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I want to ride a Ural with a sidecar and a kickass dog in doggles, doing rolling burnouts in front of the Can am dealer. Can Ams remind me of these bicycle things that are designed to be used by  . I'm sorry renraku, I can't help it.  
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May 21, 2011 22:21
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hayden. posted:The rear wheel breaks loose so easily it's likely impossible, though you're probably joking anyway. I was, but I would be in awe if someone actually managed to do it.
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May 21, 2011 22:23
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It's cool. I'm not really offended. I find it neither slow or boring, I love it and regret nothing. I think it looks beautiful.
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May 21, 2011 22:33
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Yeah there's definitely a crowd out there they are perfect for, I didn't mean to poo poo on them entirely. They just don't replicate the motorcycle experience much.
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May 21, 2011 22:44
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I just can't get over how they're a snowmobile with wheels. They look so frumpy to me. That's cool that you're happy with yours though.
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May 21, 2011 22:58
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hayden. posted:They just don't replicate the motorcycle experience much. Oh, it's totally different, but not different in a bad way.
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May 21, 2011 23:06
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KozmoNaut posted:I was, but I would be in awe if someone actually managed to do it. Does it have reverse?
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May 21, 2011 23:07
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Gnaghi posted:Does it have reverse? Yes.
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May 21, 2011 23:08
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renraku posted:Yes. Well than adjust your mirrors down and go wheelie the thing! Edit: I'm retarded. Gnaghi fucked around with this message at 23:23 on May 21, 2011 |
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May 21, 2011 23:12
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Kommando posted:I'm brisbane southside. is there any qld goon crew about who go for rides? Not that I know of.
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May 21, 2011 23:31
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renraku posted:Went from doing it with two to doing it with three. gently caress the haters, I think there neat. I still want to take one out for a spin just to see how they handle.
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May 21, 2011 23:58
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evilnissan posted:gently caress the haters, I think there neat. They're pretty easy to get test rides on if you show up at a dealership, from what I understand Gnaghi posted:Well than adjust your mirrors down and go wheelie the thing! They'd probably handle much better with front wheel drive
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May 22, 2011 04:30
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hayden. posted:They'd probably handle much better with front wheel drive I know we're getting away from bikes now, but the Aptera is a FWD three-wheeler and supposedly it handles rather well. At least the prototype does, who knows if it'll ever see production?
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May 22, 2011 10:05
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niethan posted:Why is it missing the front fender isn't that pretty lovely? like the spark plugs are gonna get soaked or something!? Yeah, I had the same concern as well. Since this pic I've put both the front and rear fenders back on. A Duck! posted:Wow, nice looking Monster. How loud is that exhaust? I have a Quat-D Exbox on my S2R and it sets off car alarms all the time. So I can't imagine how loud that is, haha. I haven't heard the Quat-D, but this exhaust falls in the range of loud, but not retardedly loud since there are some baffles in there. If I went WOT I could set off some car alarms. What happens more often is cruiser guys goose-necking to see what the gently caress is making that noise, and then being more confused as I go by. PS: Nice username
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May 22, 2011 15:05
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Dellikose posted:I haven't heard the Quat-D, but this exhaust falls in the range of loud, but not retardedly loud since there are some baffles in there. If I went WOT I could set off some car alarms. What happens more often is cruiser guys goose-necking to see what the gently caress is making that noise, and then being more confused as I go by. Yeah I left the baffles in mine, otherwise it would get me tickets. As it is, especially running pod filters, the bike is loud. I get cruiser guys looking at me all the time. It's hilarious when they are looking to see where the hell the noise is coming from, then they shake their head when they see the short pipes and hear the open clutch. Not mine, but here's the Quat-D: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTnZ4fzRB8k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oo4vG86xCM I really love how the Quat-D/boom tubes/your exhaust clean up the back end of the bike.
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May 23, 2011 06:12
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renraku posted:Went from doing it with two to doing it with three.  Thank youI think if there's ever an ATV thread it should be here. Sure, it's four wheels, but the actual experience is far more in line with biking. I guess I focus more on the "you're exposed to the atmosphere and are actually riding the loving thing" aspect more than the "it leans in the turns" bit. AI: You are inside it. CA: You are on it. DL: It is a horse, cow, mule or elephant. (Dressage Lunacy: We don't have that one yet.)
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May 24, 2011 05:09
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83 Nighthawk 750. No ghetto blaster strapped to the back. Yet.  As a general rule, how much of a handicap should a Hawk give a Duck off the line? About this much?  Saturday. In the park. I think it was the 4th of July.  As the ole bumper sticker says, If ye don't like the way I drive... 
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May 24, 2011 05:59
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That bike is gorgeous.
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May 24, 2011 06:08
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Proof you don't have to hack the poo poo out of a UJM for it to look good.
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May 24, 2011 07:09
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ReidRansom posted:Workin on one of those myself. Wasn't nearly as nice as yours when I started, though. And I've only just started putting it back together. dope status. you on ngw? http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/ edit: nvm i know who you are. http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=33410 Z3n posted:I've always had a bit of a weakness for the stripped down 'wings. That is what that is, correct? yes sir. 1976 GL1000
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May 24, 2011 19:00
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ReidRansom posted:Workin on one of those myself. Wasn't nearly as nice as yours when I started, though. And I've only just started putting it back together. I agree with Gnarly. This is loving rad. It's not getting enough love.
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Picked up my newest toy yesterday:   2008 Harley-Davidson Night-Rod w/ 2800 miles. Person that had it before me added the black pipes and gave it a better tune. The thing is a monster on the road! Much better than the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 I upgraded from. Bonus pic of my car, which compliments the bike nicely I think: 
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May 25, 2011 17:10
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You've clearly got a thing for American Muscle. My dad has an '06 V-Rod and loves it, it's basically his dream bike attained. He no longer uses words like "my next bike" or "I want a ___." He just rides his V-Rod.
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May 25, 2011 18:47
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Thats a really pretty bike but those pegs look like torture. I cant imagine having my legs stretched out that far in front of me.
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May 25, 2011 19:06
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sw0cb posted:Thats a really pretty bike but those pegs look like torture. I cant imagine having my legs stretched out that far in front of me. Its great to be cruising around and stretch out. My next bike will be a standard, but I love my little Honda Shadow. I know people here hate on cruisers, but they are fun to just laze away the afternoon on riding around scenic roads and hanging out with other people. I use mine for commuting now that I am comfortable on it, and I think for commuting I would prefer a standard bike with giant suitcases on the side.
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May 25, 2011 19:36
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Blacked out is how a Harley should look. The V-Rod was the top of my muscle cruiser list for a long time, but that was before the Diavel. I like the car/bike combo, too.
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May 25, 2011 19:47
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Errant Gin Monks posted:I know people here hate on cruisers What?  If anything, people hate on over-chromed CHOPPERCHOPPERCHOPPER trailer queens and the like. A daily-ridden bike is awesome no matter which bike it is.
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May 25, 2011 19:48
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n8r posted:Proof you don't have to hack the poo poo out of a UJM for it to look good. This can't be repeated enough times.
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:dope status. you on ngw? http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/ Yup yup. Helpful bunch of cats over there.
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Had this for a few years, 2007 Ninja 650R, it's an absolute blast to ride. All geared up:  Cleaned up after 4 months of snow: 
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May 26, 2011 03:24
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And my parents just got one of these, a Harley Trike. They wanted something with the feel of a motorcycle, but lots of storage space for extended trips. I took it for a spin, pretty cool, feels like a cross between an ATV and a motorcycle. I can see them enjoying really long trips on this thing.
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sw0cb posted:Thats a really pretty bike but those pegs look like torture. I cant imagine having my legs stretched out that far in front of me. I gotta say I thought the same before I test rode it, but it is actually quite comfortable. For reference I'm 6'2.
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