| Author | Message | ||
     Kevinfromwebb |
http://friar.johnbedard.com/modules/gallery/album39/wierdtrike2 | ||
| Luvthemtorts |
How do you know it isn't a handicapped persons bike? Pehaps it is the only way they can continue to pursue riding. Maybe you know something I don't but I wouldn't be too quick to judge. | ||
| Beachbuell |
That thing is pretty kool, I like it. Sure, you may not be able to hammer corners on it, but I bet you could do one hell of a wheelie on that thing. Different, I've not seen a Buell 3 wheeler before. Thanks for posting that. | ||
| No_rice |
notice where the footpegs should be. platform for the foot with a strap on it. atleast thats what it looks like to me. a friend of mine was paralized years ago on his bike, he is still riding the same bike today but in three wheel form. the thing screams though. | ||
| Pwnzor |
I feel the emotion about cutting up a Buell, but look what they did with it! It's a masterpiece to it's most-likely handicapped rider I'll wager. I like it. | ||
| Essthreetee |
Too bad there aren't more pics of it. It appears that there are shocks in the back (mounted sideways) almost as if the thing leans...I like the way he/she used tube for the frame of the trike (you can see it under the rear footpeg. | ||
| Jackbequick |
Check the next picture: http://friar.johnbedard.com/modules/gallery/album39/wierdtrike3 It looks to have a well engineered rear end on it and may even be able to lean into corners a little if I'm reading it right. That can make a lot of difference on a trike. Instead of having to saw at the bars to get it through curves and around corners, it will react to your weight shifts a little. Jack | ||
| Pwnzor |
Ok, now I want one. | ||
| Djkaplan |
Looks nicely done. | ||
| Rocketman |
I've seen it a few years ago. The rear end is available in 'bolt on' form from its manufacturer The Trike Shop I don't much like the wheels nor the way the seat and license plate remain as if the bike is missing a wheel. That's just my thoughts. I'd also question why if it were ugly, which it isn't, it's wrong to offer criticism if the owner happens to be disabled? Being disabled shouldn't excuse anyone from poor taste. Nor should it be an excuse for building a trike of poor styling if that were the case. Rocket | ||
| Diablobrian |
That's exactly the kind of riding I'd be doing if I wasn't so damned stubborn! The right foot mount leads me to believe it is another handi-capped rider. I don't disrespect the bike, I Applaud the rider for getting out and riding! I think it is EXACTLY right! | ||
| Luvthemtorts |
The title of the post implies it is wrong, not tacky or ugly. Typically posts such as this are started because people object to someone chopping up a "perfectly good Buell" to create a mutant chopper or some other creation. As far as disability being an excuse for poor taste consider this. What if the trike were hideously ugly BUT still allowed the rider the freedom of riding? Would you still consider it acceptable to criticize the machine. A disabled person has to deal with and overcome things that many people would never consider or take for granted on a daily basis. Oftentimes the impliments needed are designed for function and not style. I usually try to keep this to myself but I am disabled. There have been many times I have almost dropped my bike while at a stop. Vanity and a desire to be normal have kept me from making modifications that would avoid this. If the rider is in fact disabled I think he/she has done a remarkeable job of adapting and should be praised and not ridiculed. (Message edited by luvthemtorts on July 06, 2006) | ||
| Rocketman |
Yes I know Tony, a 40 something disabled gent who makes three wheeled motorcycle contraptions as his everyday transport. Not just for him but his wife and kids too. Tony's latest long term ride is a Reliant Robin, long past its sell by date it has to be said, with the roof chopped off as well as everything else forward of the A post. The (old Japanese) motorcycle front end is grafted, and I mean grafted, onto what is best described as a bed iron frame that also supports a very old Austin A series engine, which in turn is grafted onto what remains of the Reliant's rear most chassis section. A bench seat is placed across the rear most section of the 'tub', where his wife and kids sits when out with him, whilst Tony sits slightly higher and forward at the controls on a single seat of ahem home made construction.  Is it road legal? It passes the MOT test so it must steer and stop within the bounds of UK road traffic legislation. Would it be safe if it hit anything, or was rear ended? Absolutely no way. Would I ride it? Not even for a bet. It is untidy, pretty much on purpose, but Tony is of little money. Function is what counts. Looking good is unimportant, save the Mad Max approach. Does he get his rocks off on it? Yes absolutely. Is it worthy of criticism? On many points from safety to glory, and I'm sure Tony would defend his trike to the death. As a means of transport it is very very cheap to run and it cost virtually nothing to build it from scrap parts. It doesn't make it beyond criticism just because Tony is disabled though. But hats off to the fella for doing whatever it took. His not giving a shit what he looks like when he rides it, or what it looks like in the car park is of little consequence to him. That you have to respect, peg leg or not. Rocket | ||
| Dago |
FTR, I know Kevin well enough to say for sure that he wasn't poking fun at handicapped persons. He just loves Buells as they come from the factory. | ||
| Jackbequick |
There was a thing on Ripley's Believe It or Not TV show about a British guy that lost his left arm and left leg when he got tangled up in a airplane propeller. He was a motorcylist before the accident and has resumed riding since. They showed some of the details on his Aprilla and they showed him riding it on the street. He has all the normal hand controls moved to the right side and has dual levers there. They did not explain the foot controls but I assumed he was braking and shifting with his right foot too. He was a cheerful, up beat guy, enjoying life and not looking for any pity from anyone. He's in Britain, driving on the right. Can you imagine some of the doubletakes he gets as he passes cars? Jack | ||
| Kevinfromwebb |
Sorry if I offended anyone but yall need to lighten up... The title was a tongue in check comment... I just thought it was an interesting pic... A friend at work gave it to me... Now lets all smile and be friends...  Kevin | ||
| Kevinfromwebb |
Oh, and thanks Dago... You know I didn't mean anyone any harm, I was smiling when I 'wrote' it...  Kevin |
