125cc road trike/car thing?

CompoSimmonite · Mar 10, 2017

What about a modern "twist n go" scooter & sidecar ?

norlander · Mar 11, 2017

CompoSimmonite said:
What about a modern "twist n go" scooter & sidecar ?

can be done, how workeable it would be on UK roads I dunno

http://www.scooter-station.com/+-side-car-+.html I would just go for an out rigger with a box for gear/shoppin etc, advise you to check with NABD, I think 3rd wheels cannot be fitted to bikes later than 81 in UK , you'd need to check that- so trikes are easier.
But if he has got a fat wallet

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorbikes/11124248/2014-Can-Am-Spyder-RT-SE-review.html

norlander · Mar 11, 2017

mrfuzzy said:
hey also mean someone with a disability can get out and about with their kids...not everyone with a disability is child free nor getting state pension (I think some locally think they should get a "grey badge" to allow them to park inside the shop, given the amount without a blue badge who park in the closest disabled bay to the shop and give anyone under pension age who HAS a badge glares of death / keys their car (had it happen to mine more than a few times...haven't yet caught someone in the act....YET though)

Over here, most Handicapped spaces are signed "If you take my place-take my handicap" never seen handicap spaces abused around here, they seem to be respected.

Often think people might evolve into having stumps for legs and using them segway things to get around going by the number of folks who seem to find walking more than ten metres unacceptable.

outofthefire · Mar 11, 2017

norlander said:
I would just go for an out rigger with a box for gear/shoppin etc.

That's what the sidewinder essentially was, I haven't seen one for years but occasionally they bob up on ebay.

norlander · Mar 11, 2017

outofthefire said:
That's what the sidewinder essentially was, I haven't seen one for years but occasionally they bob up on ebay.

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nice one- I couldn't find a picture when I searched- good photo showing the leaning 3rd wheel.

Robotstar5 · Mar 11, 2017

The first sidewinder I saw was bolted to a Z1000

Wendelspanswick · Mar 11, 2017

There was a brilliant spoof letter in one of the bike mags where a young girl goes from a Honda Melody straight to a Z1300 and sidewinder, although it sounds ludicrous it was a possible scenario!

slim_boy_fat · Mar 11, 2017

norlander said:
But if he has got a fat wallet

Or BMW's offering

zx9 · Mar 11, 2017

outofthefire said:
Me on the right Chris the owner on the left if you're ever down there they are a good laugh and well worth it, the phoenix i'm making is for them.

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I am sure I have seen a fleet of them or similar vehicles in Paris, they are hired out to tourists for escorted tours round the city which would imply some sort of European type approval.

Edit: Ok not so cool, I have just found some of the photos I took that afternoon.

W.olly · Mar 11, 2017

Well this is hard work, he is unsure how much he has to spend. I have a feeling its less than £3k, a lot less.

Thing he is no mechanic in any way what so ever so to even get some body to build it that will add another few £K on the price.

I would help him out but i just have no time to dedicate to it.

Like the BMW

this could interest huim, i will see. not looked my self yet but for prices. seems ok.

https://www.casarva.co.uk/

Wedg1e · Mar 11, 2017

Piaggio MP4?

The steering locks itself in the upright position when you stop, so you can launch from a feet-up stance.

outofthefire · Mar 11, 2017

W.olly said:
Well this is hard work, he is unsure how much he has to spend. I have a feeling its less than £3k, a lot less.

Them trikes in lanzarote are called Roadstars, when I came back I started looking at them and a couple sold on ebay if remember right for 1000-1500ish in my opinion they do need a bigger engine think they have a chinese clone of a cb250 in them but they would be a good base to start from they were road legal.

outofthefire · Mar 11, 2017

This is brand new but dearer, what about a quad he should be able to pick one of them up cheaper.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPMZ-HSR-...879978?hash=item2a7cd3c5ea:g:uj4AAOSwOdpX0aQy

norlander · Mar 11, 2017

^^^^ I saw it says try one out at their warehouse, the can Am Spyders seem to go well, but had a reverse trike -built from a proper kit from the states at our stand at a bike show, one of the lads grabbed it to drive it back to the workshop and he cacked himself, we were nipping up a section of autoroute and he went the 4ks on the hard shoulder.
One of the mechanics that built it took it out and went hooning around the industrial estate on, so nowt wrong, just our bloke found it spooky to drive.
Nice looking bit o kit though those SPMZ, Chinese motors maybe, they seem to have them sorted now, seq gearbox realiability unknown AFAIK??
Quads not a bad idea, did a 350 mile (over two days) run on a Kymco 500, quite enjoyed it, no diff though so bends needed a bit of body shifting.

Gareth J · Mar 11, 2017

Think a quad can be ridden on a car license too so (presuming you mate has one of them) wouldn't be an issue with engine restrictions/CBT.

However, quads are sketchy on the road. I'd rather ride any motorbike.

norlander · Mar 11, 2017

johnser said:
Think a quad can be ridden on a car license too so (presuming you mate has one of them) wouldn't be an issue with engine restrictions/CBT.

However, quads are sketchy on the road. I'd rather ride any motorbike.

Good points boss, I think there are now, or were "sport" quads which had/have road tyres- mine had duals as it was a 4x4- so they might be better on tarmac? :dontknow:

must be info out there on the net.

W.olly · Mar 11, 2017

I mentioned this to him but not heard back yet.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAND-NEW...650343?hash=item33c8876c27:g:2dIAAOSwWxNYoMP-

Just needs a 125cc engine fitting so he can stay on his CBT.

Gareth J · Mar 11, 2017

norlander said:
Good points boss, I think there are now, or were "sport" quads which had/have road tyres- mine had duals as it was a 4x4- so they might be better on tarmac?
must be info out there on the net.

Yea, there are "fast" or "road" quads. For some reason. I've seen a few but don't know if any have a diff.

Those ^^ look a lot less sketchy than anything off road derrived, much lower cog.

Why worry about changing the engine? If the chap in question has a car license, no need on that front. If he's fretting about the extra 100cc, just restrict the throttle to a comfortable level, either a washer in the inlet or a throttle cable restriction. Bet it doesn't stay restricted for long.

W.olly · Mar 11, 2017

johnser said:
Yea, there are "fast" or "road" quads. For some reason. I've seen a few but don't know if any have a diff.

Those ^^ look a lot less sketchy than anything off road derrived, much lower cog.

Why worry about changing the engine? If the chap in question has a car license, no need on that front. If he's fretting about the extra 100cc, just restrict the throttle to a comfortable level, either a washer in the inlet or a throttle cable restriction. Bet it doesn't stay restricted for long.

That is why its a problem as he has no car license either, only has a CBT. Be bloody easier if had a full bike or car license.

octo0072000 · Mar 11, 2017

norlander said:
nice one- I couldn't find a picture when I searched- good photo showing the leaning 3rd wheel.

newer version here

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