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From: fbr@utastro.UUCP (Frank Ray)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Unusual motorcycle (query)
Message-ID: <347@utastro.UUCP>
Date: Sun, 9-Feb-86 15:26:14 EST
Article-I.D.: utastro.347
Posted: Sun Feb  9 15:26:14 1986
Date-Received: Tue, 11-Feb-86 05:37:14 EST
Organization: U. Texas, Astronomy, Austin, TX
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Keywords: diamond, outriggers, motorcycle, cockpit

A few weeks ago I spotted a single track vehicle parked on the
UT campus. It had a pod-shaped cockpit something like a BD-5
aircraft, 2 automotive type wheels arranged in-line, rear
driven and front steering, exhaust pipe sticking out the rear,
and two outrigger arms with wheels to balance the vehicle
while at rest.  It would appear to be an enclosed motorcycle,
since when underway, the outriggers don't really do anything.
I believe I noticed a means of articulation on the outrigger
arms, but, since I didn't see it run, I can't be sure.

Does anyone know what this is or who makes it?  I posted this
in net.auto a while back, also.  There are several three
wheelers on the market, including one really wild design with
a curved wing over the rear featuring timing belt drive by
Gates, reported in an issue of Machine Design, but this one
is actually a two-wheeler with outrigger stabilizers.

fbr@utastro.UUCP