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Started by BillRod at 06-16-2010 7:53 PM. Topic has 8 replies.
  
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 06-16-2010, 7:53 PM
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BillRod
Joined on 11-09-2009
Richton Park, IL 33 miles SW of Chicago
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You folk that like 3 wheels
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I saw this in the parking lot of my local library. I cannot imagine what this Honda must have cost as it had everything imaginable on it. Might as well have a car and it probably cost as much as one. BillRod
71 years old (April 1939)
Richton Park, Illinois
Just bought 1982 GL500 Naked 13,000 miles
Never worry about theory as long as the machinery does what it is supposed to do.
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06-16-2010, 8:15 PM
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mcreviver
Joined on 05-06-2007
Williamsport, PA
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Re: You folk that like 3 wheels
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The owner probably has a 300 pound wife.
Ron in PA
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06-16-2010, 9:11 PM
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chicagorandy
 
Joined on 05-28-2007
Chicago, IL
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Re: You folk that like 3 wheels
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My three-wheeler is a lowly Ural sidecar rig, but that 'Wing trike is a sweeeet looking machine.
Trikes and hacks are fun rigs on their own and also remember that three wheels allow a large number of riders to continue to enjoy the freedom of the open road, fresh air and the serenity of motorcycling after their two-wheel days are done.
2003 Ural Tourist - 80,245kms to date
1982 Honda GL500 Interstate 12,800 miles since 05/30/07
"Down the highway of life at smiles per hour, with special attention to ignorant and blind cagers"
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06-17-2010, 4:26 AM
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WayneDW
Joined on 07-28-2006
Minneapolis
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Re: You folk that like 3 wheels
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"three wheels allow a large number of riders to continue to enjoy the freedom of the open road, fresh air and the serenity of motorcycling after their two-wheel days are done."
Yes, it's kind of fun to look at a motorcycle and imagine what the rider is like. A bike is such an extension of the owner you can usually get it pretty close. They say that dogs often look like their owners but I think a motorcycle is even more so.
Who rides a custom chopper? How about a shiny, chromed Harley? A dirty rat bike? An old tourer packed high with gear? A lot of times you not only can guess the age and looks of the owner but even his/her personality and economic condition.
This one? A man around 70 who retired with some but not tons of money. He is a friendly man who has ridden Honda's for decades, starting with a 360 in the 70's. Him and his wife had a Goldwing or BMW most recently but something physically which is age related has forced him to get off of two wheels. They normally ride with other friends of the same age group. If it is overnight, they will stay in a 4 star motel, but it normally isn't overnight. He typically rides with a baseball cap and a vest. When he wears a helmet it matches his bike and his wife's does too. He has a white goatee and a smile.
Wayne
1983 GL650 Silverwing Interstate
WWW.fossilapostles.com
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06-17-2010, 5:11 AM
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jfarabee
Joined on 10-19-2008
Sarasota, FL
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Re: You folk that like 3 wheels
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I bet that thing cost more than a lot of cars. Our local Honda dealer specializes in 'Wing trikes, due to living in God's waiting room. Wayne's assessment seems accurate about the rider, although they don't always wear the baseball cap, and around here, rarely the vest. Vests are for Harley riders. Most of the guys here wear polos, shorts and deck shoes.
'81 CX500 C
'86 CB700SC Nighthawk
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06-17-2010, 6:39 AM
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ramprat06
Joined on 03-22-2006
Vancouver WA USA
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I've always like the concept of trikes, and my girlfriend and I are attracted to the Can Am Spyder. She has never been on a bike, and being on the bigger side, I think the trike would be the better choice for us to two-up with. The dream will get fulfilled some day.
Joel in the Couve
May the multitude of wheels in your head always control the two wheels between your legs.
1982 CX500 custom. 99% stock.
3rd owner
New to me, Spring '03 ~7k miles
Now, ~23k miles
Age 55
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06-17-2010, 7:18 AM
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gopher
Joined on 11-06-2008
Sk.Ca. Age 56
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 mcreviver wrote: | | The owner probably has a 300 pound wife. |
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The unit does seem to be designed around the rear throne.
1981 GL500I
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06-17-2010, 8:03 AM
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dhoenisch
Joined on 03-29-2009
Chicagoland, IL
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I believe I know that bike. If it's the same guy, he had it at the Berwyn Route 66 Auto Show back in September. He said that he originally purchased it as a 2-wheeler, but then realized that he was getting too old (his words now) to hold that much weight up, so he took it to get the trike kit installed. He loves to ride, and loves touring bikes, and didn't want to give that up, so he took care of it the best way he knew how.
To be honest with you, I would love one of those.
Dan
1982 Honda GL500i SilverWing Interstate - Stripped Naked
A.K.A. The Thread Killer
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06-17-2010, 12:24 PM
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Linny
Joined on 04-20-2010
Duluth, Mn
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Is that a jaguar on the front fender?
'81 CX500c
'71 CB350
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