Never put your feet down again - coming soon

monoman · 01-28-2007, 05:32 PM

From Australian Motorcycle News, 9-22 Aug 2006.

Hedge36 · 01-28-2007, 05:37 PM

I picture the bike in a spastic fit at a stoplight.

JimVonBaden · 01-28-2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hedge36

I picture the bike in a spastic fit at a stoplight.

Jim

Ride_There · 01-28-2007, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by monoman

From Australian Motorcycle News, 9-22 Aug 2006.

A neat idea but this seems way too complicated. A normal bike is just so much simpler and reliable. Like a car with power steering, its easier to use but you do not feel as connected to the road or the machine. I don't see the point of this system. If someone wants to ride a motorcycle they have to learn how to ride it or they will get hurt or die. I hope bike manufactures do not start manufacturing artifice technoligy to assist unskilled weekend riders.

Looking back I guess this stuff could also be very useful in allowing injured riders get back on a 2-wheels. That would be great and would be less expensive if it was mass produced.

I guess my view on this would depend on how it was marketed.

Waco · 01-28-2007, 06:11 PM

If you need help balancing your bike, maybe you need more practice, or a car.

GS-Jake · 01-28-2007, 06:18 PM

Lets hope that this idea dies of natural causes before some f#ckwit safetycrat thinks its a good idea.

micio · 01-28-2007, 06:46 PM

Since I have 2 fairly usable legs I think this is the dumbest idea since... well, I dunno. It's dumb.

Motorcyclist · 01-28-2007, 07:51 PM

Once again, the engineers give us the answer to a question that nobody asked.

monoman · 01-28-2007, 08:16 PM

I thought it would make all those that want ABS and traction controll drool. They'll never have to worry about falling off now. Not to mention all those out there with duck's desease (short legs for you septics). No more questions like "is this bike too tall for me".

sti-51 · 01-28-2007, 08:52 PM

So what happens when you try to lean over in a turn? I guess if they only put it on their cruisers, then it's a moot point.

SteveBroskey · 01-29-2007, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by micio

Since I have 2 fairly usable legs I think this is the dumbest idea since... well, I dunno. It's dumb.

Perhaps - but I know someone who's lost their legs who wants to get back on a bike ....

g®eg · 01-29-2007, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Motorcyclist

Once again, the engineers give us the answer to a question that nobody asked.

like linked brakes

GB · 01-29-2007, 11:14 AM

great for the "handicapped".. (is there a PC word for that now?)

or for the "geriatric" rider who feels he needs to go to a side car rig... we might laugh at it now, but hey... at age 80, we might wish they had this on the market!

XTC · 01-29-2007, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by g®eg

like linked brakes

And ABS!

And the paralever!

ADKbeemer · 01-29-2007, 01:18 PM

Segway meets motorcycle.....ugh!

Simple is better!

01-28-2007, 05:32 PM	#1
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01-28-2007, 06:18 PM	#6
GS-Jake Live to Ride Adventurer Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Brisvagas. Once was God's country! Oddometer: 307	Lets hope that this idea dies of natural causes before some f#ckwit safetycrat thinks its a good idea. __________________ 2005 BMW R1150GS Adventure - Gone 2009 Ducati 1100 Multistrada Bullet with Butterfly Wings - Despite all my rage I'm still just a Rat in a cage (When I'm in a car)

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01-28-2007, 05:37 PM	#2
Hedge36 Chasing parts. Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Anacortes, Washington Oddometer: 41,556	I picture the bike in a spastic fit at a stoplight.

01-28-2007, 06:46 PM	#7
micio stress kitten Joined: Aug 2006 Location: New York Sh***y Oddometer: 338	Since I have 2 fairly usable legs I think this is the dumbest idea since... well, I dunno. It's dumb.

01-28-2007, 07:51 PM	#8
Motorcyclist Drag a Bag! Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Madison, CT Oddometer: 3,162	Once again, the engineers give us the answer to a question that nobody asked.

01-28-2007, 08:16 PM	#9
monoman ^OP I'm an asshole! Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Cafe Late Central AKA Melbourne Australia Oddometer: 137	I thought it would make all those that want ABS and traction controll drool. They'll never have to worry about falling off now. Not to mention all those out there with duck's desease (short legs for you septics). No more questions like "is this bike too tall for me".

01-29-2007, 11:14 AM	#13
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,461	great for the "handicapped".. (is there a PC word for that now?) or for the "geriatric" rider who feels he needs to go to a side car rig... we might laugh at it now, but hey... at age 80, we might wish they had this on the market!

01-29-2007, 01:18 PM	#15
ADKbeemer Understanding Serendipity Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Adirondack Mountains, NY Oddometer: 2,211	Segway meets motorcycle.....ugh! Simple is better!