Training Wheels for Motorcycles?
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From: Republic of Texas
Seen something like them on a Goldwing before. An old--old gentleman was riding it. I thought it was cool. He stated that he wasn't as stable catching the weight of the bike when stopping anymore but didn't want to give up riding. I liked the video. Rides and banks like two wheel but looked stable as a three wheeler. Might extend the riding lifetime of some here. In the wind is in the wind.
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From: Blairsville GA
There has been a company around for quite some time called Voyager I believe. They run two outrigger wheels in line with the rear axle. I have heard them say that they take a few hours to set up initially, but after that they are quick on and off.
Most of the people I have seen with them either have a physical limitation, or are just starting to ride and wouldn't be riding without an aid. Not my cup of tea, nor are trikes, but my physical capabilities are still all intact.
In my opinion, it it helps someone ride, or keeps someone riding that otherwise couldn't, they're a good idea.
Most of the people I have seen with them either have a physical limitation, or are just starting to ride and wouldn't be riding without an aid. Not my cup of tea, nor are trikes, but my physical capabilities are still all intact.
In my opinion, it it helps someone ride, or keeps someone riding that otherwise couldn't, they're a good idea.
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Seen something like them on a Goldwing before. An old--old gentleman was riding it. I thought it was cool. He stated that he wasn't as stable catching the weight of the bike when stopping anymore but didn't want to give up riding. I liked the video. Rides and banks like two wheel but looked stable as a three wheeler. Might extend the riding lifetime of some here. In the wind is in the wind.
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Heck, If thats what it takes to still be riding into my 90's. I'm all for em.
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From: Buffalo, Minnesota
I was looking into this type of set up before I bought the trike. For me, I needed something that's a permenent set up instead of a bolt on kit. It is a good quick fix for someone that needs the stability, plus you can take it off in about 15 minutes if you want.
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Exactly what I was thinking. Again, whatever blows your skirt up. Just had never seen these before. Not my cup of tea but I can appreciate the ingenuity of them.