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Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by FLHTbiker, Jan 29, 2010.

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  1. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    not just no.....but HELL NO!!!!!!!!!!!
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    +1 chucktx, no friggin way:wtf:
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  5. BluePearl

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    No thanks!!
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    Wouldn't replace a regular scoot, but looks like a good work vehicle.
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    Looks scary, I’d say no thanks, George Jetson.
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    I wouldn't buy one but I sure would take it out for a test ride
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    Man I might have to have a drink before I got up enough courage to ride one.
    It might wind up on its side.:gah:
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  10. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Carboard you didn't listen to the whole clip. The inventor stated it can't fall over as the wheels automatically come down. Me I like a normal bike without worrying if the training wheels would come down or not.
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    I have a hard time dealing with a windshield at times much less that thing. Looks like a fun toy though.
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    If it could go wrong it would happen with me
    and did you see them leaning the thing
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  13. FLHTbiker

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    It also reminds me of a moving coffin.
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  14. chucktx

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    cardboard could stay warm in that thing!!
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  15. FLHTbiker

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    :D Never thought of that, good point.
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    HELL NO cardboard might want to stay warm in it But & keep my leathers & open air :roflmao:
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    If it came with a set of bolt on wings then it would be good, drive it to the airfield, drive it in to the wings, lock them in place, and off...get to your destination field, then no worries about transport at the other end...shame it looks like a kids toy though
    NeilP, Jan 30, 2010
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    That would also have to be a liquid cooled engine under there, which would defeat the KISS solution from day one. Imagine a 08 or 09 FLH eng under there with the heat problems they already have. And where's the AC for that thing.
    No thanks I like the wind in my face!
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  19. NeilP

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    Yes it is....BMW I seem to remember when the concept first came out...I think this is a few years old now.

    Just found this on another site

    The cager-motorcycle is powered by a 1200cc BMW engine and gets about 50 mpg, which is not any better than most motorcycles out there. It has air conditioning and a stereo. But it costs $80,000.

    Ah..here it is the mfg website


    http://www.peraves.ch/index_english.php


    Cant imagine you would be popular nipping between the traffic, and then have to stop and slow down...and the wheels come down on the top of someones car......maybe a soft top...and then they pull off with you still 'connected'
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  20. dmassey

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    Certainly a different concept. We saw one of those "things" when we wer out in CA a few years back. It was toolin' down Highway 1 just below Big Sur. Not sure if I'd really want to ride one though.
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    Cool lookin bike - but can you imangine changing out a flat in the middle of nowhers ville on that thing?
    sarge7, Jan 31, 2010
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