Posted by Oscar_Lives on February 17, 2010, 8:25 pm
> @usenet01.boi.hp.com:
>> Jeff wrote:
>>> Does anyone here have experience with or knowledge of Thoroughbred
>>> Stallion trikes?
>>
>> Bob M.
>>
>>
> Cuteness is also a major factor in her purchasing decisions.
So why is she with you?
Posted by Fraser Johnston on October 13, 2010, 11:47 pm
> Cuteness is also a major factor in her purchasing decisions. For a
> recent laptop computer purchase, the color on the outside was the most
> important thing to her.
Add the MP3 scooter to her test ride list. With 2 wheels on the front they
don't fall over. I haven't ridden one but have only heard good stuff about
them. No idea on how cute she might find it though. The 500cc one will get up
and haul arse too.
Fraser
Posted by Fraser Johnston on October 13, 2010, 11:46 pm
> Jeff wrote:
>> Does anyone here have experience with or knowledge of Thoroughbred
>> Stallion trikes?
>> A colleague would like to get one because of her desire for an
>> automatic transmission, fear of falling over with a two-wheel bike
>> (and leaning in turns), and these are less than expensive than trike
>> conversions she looked at.
> Has she thought about starting out on a scooter instead?
> Automatic tranny, and I would think it would seem a good
> deal less scary for someone like this than a "real motorcycle."
> And at least some of what she learned on the scoot would
> translate later to a regular bike - as opposed to a trike, which
> really isn't much like a motorcycle at all.
I've had some pretty scary fast sports bikes including GSX-Rs, R1s, Fireblades
and Ninjas. Easily the scariest thing I have ridden with 2 wheels is my
girlfriends 50cc V-Moto Milan scooter. No brakes, no power and scary steering.
Terrifying.
Fraser
Posted by Fraser Johnston on October 13, 2010, 11:39 pm
> Does anyone here have experience with or knowledge of Thoroughbred Stallion
> trikes?
> A colleague would like to get one because of her desire for an automatic
> transmission, fear of falling over with a two-wheel bike (and leaning in
> turns), and these are less than expensive than trike conversions she looked
> at.
> www.thoroughbred-motorsports.com
No idea but Can-Am Spyders also fit her criteria. I don't like them that much
because you don't countersteer, can't lanesplit and you still get wet when it
rains. All the disadvantages of a car and bike all rolled up into one.
Fraser
Posted by J. Clarke on October 14, 2010, 8:25 am
says...
>
> > Does anyone here have experience with or knowledge of Thoroughbred Stallion
> > trikes?
> > A colleague would like to get one because of her desire for an automatic
> > transmission, fear of falling over with a two-wheel bike (and leaning in
> > turns), and these are less than expensive than trike conversions she looked
> > at.
> >
> > www.thoroughbred-motorsports.com
>
> No idea but Can-Am Spyders also fit her criteria. I don't like them that much
> because you don't countersteer, can't lanesplit and you still get wet when it
> rains. All the disadvantages of a car and bike all rolled up into one.
Might be worth finding out why she wants such a thing to begin with.
It's basically just an unstable car. If it's the idea of a small, high
performance, wind in the face vehicle, show her "The Prisoner" (the
original, not the remake) and then point out that Sevens are still in
production. Not sure if Caterham will put an automatic in one though.
Still, if one can find a rolled Miata and is willing to do some work, a
Locost could be an option.
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>> Jeff wrote:
>>> Does anyone here have experience with or knowledge of Thoroughbred
>>> Stallion trikes?
>>
>> Bob M.
>>
>>
> Cuteness is also a major factor in her purchasing decisions.