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From: verner@inuxh.UUCP (Matt Verner)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Re: Unusual motorcycle (query)
Message-ID: <393@inuxh.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 12-Feb-86 08:08:44 EST
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Posted: Wed Feb 12 08:08:44 1986
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> 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


If anyone does have first hand knowledge of this thing, please
post an explanation on why in the world anyone would want to
ride on a motorcycle with giant training wheels? ;-)


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