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Started by fraze11, August 30, 2010, 11:14:39 AM

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pandy

#1
August 31, 2010, 07:32:23 PM
I wish I'd had training wheels when I first started out.  :icon_lol: :icon_razz:
'06 SV650s (1 past Gixxer; 3 past GS500s)
I get blamed for EVERYTHING around here!
:woohoo:

ragecage23

#2
August 31, 2010, 08:33:35 PM
If one had to use training wheels when it came to motorcycles, I should suspect that you wouldn't need them by the time one is ready for an R1
Previous bikes: 2002 Ninja 250R
                       2009 Suzuki GS500F (rest in peace)
Current bike: 2007 Kawasaki ZX-10R

pandy

#3
August 31, 2010, 08:41:37 PM
I could STILL use training wheels sometimes.   :D
'06 SV650s (1 past Gixxer; 3 past GS500s)
I get blamed for EVERYTHING around here!
:woohoo:

ragecage23

#4
August 31, 2010, 08:51:14 PM
Like that split second before you take a spill? lol don't we all.
Previous bikes: 2002 Ninja 250R
                       2009 Suzuki GS500F (rest in peace)
Current bike: 2007 Kawasaki ZX-10R

pandy

#5
August 31, 2010, 08:59:51 PM
At least I don't do that every 10 minutes anymore.  :icon_mrgreen:


P.S. There's a reason it's been called "pandying your bike" around here.  :oops: :laugh:
'06 SV650s (1 past Gixxer; 3 past GS500s)
I get blamed for EVERYTHING around here!
:woohoo:

tialloydragon

#6
September 04, 2010, 10:15:24 AM
Looks like someone tried to make a homemade version of these:

http://www.trikealternative.com/
or
http://www.landingear.com/home.php

Life is Full of Little Victories and Huge Defeats

Caffeine

#7
September 04, 2010, 10:59:18 AM
To be fair, I think that's a jackstand with wheels, for moving the bike around.  Those wheels don't look like anything that would be expected to hold together on the road or hitting a speedbump. 

But I do know some footdraggers who could use training wheels!  :whisper:
On those days when life is a little too much and nothing seems to be going right, I pause for a moment to ponder the wise last words of my grandfather:  "I wonder where the mother bear is?"

bettingpython

#8
September 06, 2010, 08:14:20 AM
There is a guy over on fireblades who is an ex racer, he had a bad wreck which left him a paraplegic that has a retractable landing gear set for his track bike so he can still ride track days. 
Why didn't you just go the whole way and buy me a f@#king Kawasaki you bastards.

ohgood

#9
September 06, 2010, 08:22:04 AM
Quote from: pandy on August 31, 2010, 08:59:51 PM
At least I don't do that every 10 minutes anymore.  :icon_mrgreen:


P.S. There's a reason it's been called "pandying your bike" around here.  :oops: :laugh:

i'm going to see how tiny this thing can get...


tt_four: "and believe me, BMW motorcycles are 50% metal, rubber and plastic, and 50% useless

mister

#10
September 06, 2010, 11:24:29 AM
Say hello to the Mono Tracer




The outrigger wheels Deploy - quickly - when the bike speeds drops below a certain speed. So the Rider can stay inside while stopped at the lights. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA1YhFeWxR8

Michael
GS Picture Game - Lists of Completed Challenges & Current Challenge http://tinyurl.com/GS500PictureGame and http://tinyurl.com/GS500PictureGameList2

GS500 Round Aust Relay http://tinyurl.com/GS500RoundAustRelay

ragecage23

#11
September 06, 2010, 11:36:57 AM
That looks like fun, motorcycle riding, but with safety features. I'm sure you could fit some airbags in there.
Previous bikes: 2002 Ninja 250R
                       2009 Suzuki GS500F (rest in peace)
Current bike: 2007 Kawasaki ZX-10R

Elijafir

#12
September 06, 2010, 12:34:57 PM
I'm sure I would rather take my chances flying off a regular bike than being trapped inside of the thing in a collision.  Scary.  :nono:
1995 GS500ES - Love it!

Twism86

#13
September 07, 2010, 06:29:45 AM
Quote from: Elijafir on September 06, 2010, 12:34:57 PM
I'm sure I would rather take my chances flying off a regular bike than being trapped inside of the thing in a collision.  Scary.  :nono:
Yea thats a rolling coffin.... with training wheels.
First bike - 2002 GS500E - Sold
Current - 2012 Triumph Street Triple R
"Its more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow"

Tom

Shaddow

#14
September 07, 2010, 06:48:51 PM
I've watched a couple of those vids now and I've got to say, doesn't look as stable as they try to make it out.
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