I may be crazy

[HotRodZilla]

Dude...Charge $50/head at the Reuben Run. Fundraising at its best.

 

[FJRay]

Dude...Charge $50/head at the Reuben Run. Fundraising at its best.

You can be first. Want my PayPal.

 

[FJRay]

Dude...Charge $50/head at the Reuben Run. Fundraising at its best.

You can be first. Want my PayPal.

 

[bluesdog]

This might be worth checking out

Example:

 

[flyfisher]

You might be crazy but that probably has nothing to do with what you ride or how you ride. I'd look at the purpose built machines rather than modifying your wing. Have fun test riding 'em and get whatever floats your boat....ff

 

[beemerdons]

You might be crazy but that probably has nothing to do with what you ride or how you ride. I'd look at the purpose built machines rather than modifying your wing. Have fun test riding 'em and get whatever floats your boat....ff

Good luck with that one flyfisher, you are going to need the Queen Mary or Carnival Freedom to float FJRay! Jes sayin' and nuff said, TONNAGE!

Left to Right: Old Michael, marcusorelius, FJRay and Phil of weluvbikn!

 

[dcarver]

Test riding a Spyder RT in the morning. The problem with conventional trikes is that under hard braking especially in a corner they want to tip over. The Spyder has computer controls that take over in that case and prevent most stupid moves. The Spyder also has a power assist on the steering which a standard trike doesn't have.
The main problem is affordability. I have to decide which toys to sell to generate the capitol for the Spyder.I would want to keep the FJR or the KLR so that means the 48 Ford coupe or most of the contents of the gun safe need to go. Low milage 2014 or newer used units are going for 16k and up. I want the newer version for the bigger motor and better economy

You sell that coupe and I'll jimmy kick you so bad you'll be on yer worn out knees for week! ...the red truck, maybe.. Wing, fjr, sure. Guns, sure. Dads coupe? Nope, no ways.

 

[SacramentoMike]

Random thoughts:

Wonder if there's a market for a comfortable touring-type bike that weighs less than 500 pounds, or maybe something like already exists but isn't cool enough to be widely purchased?

Ran into an older couple at Arches a couple years ago, carried a Burgman on the back of their motor home fitted with the biggest, plushest, comfy-est seat I've ever seen on any bike--at least the size of the biggest Goldwing luxury seat, rear armrests, the works. Might want to consider?

You can wrench, already have a Wing-trike it!
First dips on all those unwanted parts you'll be pulling off.

Dibs. It's first dibs, Dougie. :lol:

and would not a Polaris Slingshot work just as well ?????

I wouldn't have one of those if it was shoved up my ass for free.

NOBODY would want one of those, after that happened to it.

And who would pay to have something that size shoved up their ass, anyway?

 

[Geezer]

I have seen some retractable 'training wheels' for Gold Wings. I think they are intended to be lowered for low speed maneuvers and raised for faster riding.

 

[escapefjrtist]

So what's the verdict Ray, how did the RT test ride go?

--G

 

[FJRay]

The test ride didn't happen cause the unit I was going to ride got sold and nobody told me . I did learn a lot and got lots of stuff to read. I did find a place in Tigard that rents them so that will be next for an extended learning session. There is a dealer outside of Salem that has a bunch in stock so I was able to look at the different options but had to cut it short cause the reason for the trip was to pick up our grand daughter for the week. I'm thinking I may rent one for the Reuben Run.

If We get a new one it won't be until after the 2016 is out because then there will be a 4k rebate on the 2015 . More than likely I'll be looking for a smoking deal on a gently used one like I got on the wing. Still need to sell a bunch of stuff to pay for it and it's getting towards the wrong time of year to sell toys around here.

 

[dcarver]

...but starting to be the time of year to make some $$ restoring /2 BMWs!

 

[FJRay]

...but starting to be the time of year to make some $$ restoring /2 BMWs!

How right you are. I'm actually working on moving things around in the shop so I can install some new lighting over the restoration side of the shop next week. It will be nice to see what I'm doing without looking for a light all the time. Get ready for an assault on your check book.

 

[Tyler]

Ray, give me a holler... happy to chat with you about this.

 

[Bugnatr]

When spending big bucks renting first is real smart Ray, I rented a Wing twice to be sure it was going to work for me. Nothing like spending a day or two on a future purchase to be sure it's what you want.

Thanks Sacmike, hard to believe my mother was a proof reader.

 

[Bokerfork]

To each his own, but if I can't lean it over, give me a 2015 Mustang GT convertible. Wind in my hair, plenty of available scenery, and AC when the sun gets out of control.

JSNS

 

[beemerdons]

To each his own, but if I can't lean it over, give me a 2015 Mustang GT convertible. Wind in my hair, plenty of available scenery, and AC when the sun gets out of control.
JSNS

Marky-Mark that is what I told myself and I went out and bought a BMW M3 Convertible because my right shoulder does not work well enough to ride a two wheeler, but yesterday I went to both Arizona Powersports and Apache Yamaha to discuss trading in my 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300 "Naomie" one a 2015 CanAm Spyder F3!!!

The Bimmer puts the wind in my hair; but it doesn't put my mitts on the handlebars, doesn't put my butt in the saddle and it DOES NOT have my knees in the breeze! JSNS, damn it!

 

[bigjohnsd]

Ray, lets not finance the rest of the Spyder with Grey Ghost service work ?

 

[FJRay]

Ray, lets not finance the rest of the Spyder with Grey Ghost service work ?

To late.

 

[beemerdons]

Ray, lets not finance the rest of the Spyder with Grey Ghost service work

?

To late.

Yo Raymond, when Mister Don Carver hands you a check you are wearing safety eyeglasses and a catchers cup aren't you! JSNS, Bouncy!