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    Image of beercheck beercheck
    07/14/09

    In reply to Homemade Marotti Trike Inspired By Jets
    In the rain, that would be significantly less than enjoyable. Unless you're a duck.
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    07/14/09

    In reply to Homemade Marotti Trike Inspired By Jets
    970 lbs. yikes! Back in my college days we threw together a portly Formula SAE car that weighed in at 600, it had 4 wheels and, if not for that pesky restrictor, would've made well over 150hp. Marotti may be on to something, but I say back to the drawing board



    I prefer my 12 year old VFR motors in 12 year old VFRs.
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    Image of thunder; now eta-powered thunder; now eta-powered
    07/15/09

    @TimTim [Minardi]: The weight of all those creature comforts really adds up.



    Oh, wait...
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    Image of smalleyxb122 smalleyxb122
    07/14/09

    In reply to Homemade Marotti Trike Inspired By Jets
    Apparently, he used up all of his misguided creativity in the design of the vehicle, and had nothing left for a logo.



    What if we just change a BMW logo to red?
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    07/14/09

    @smalleyxb122: I think those are calibration marks for the inevitable and probably unexpected high speed crash test.
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    07/14/09

    In reply to Homemade Marotti Trike Inspired By Jets
    Ring time?
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    Image of .357 .357
    07/14/09

    In reply to Homemade Marotti Trike Inspired By Jets
    Remind anyone else of Gundam Wing?
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    07/14/09

    In reply to Homemade Marotti Trike Inspired By Jets
    Was this a missing scene from Lord of the Rings, or was the music just poorly chosen?
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    Image of caust12 caust12
    06/26/09

    In reply to Popular Mechanics Reviews Liberty Ace And Blackjack Zero Three-Wheelers
    But what about when Popular Mechanics actually showed you how to build one?
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    Image of Mad_Science Mad_Science
    06/26/09

    @caust12: With supplies and tools you already have in your garage!
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    06/26/09

    In reply to Popular Mechanics Reviews Liberty Ace And Blackjack Zero Three-Wheelers
    I once tried to breed a three-wheeler myself by combining a car and a motorcycle to see what offspring they'd produce. All I got was a dead motorcyclist.
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    Image of Mike the Dog is sitting by the door with a pair of cow slippers, and a very sad face. Mike the Dog is sitting by the door with a pair of cow slippers, and a very sad face.
    06/26/09

    In reply to Popular Mechanics Reviews Liberty Ace And Blackjack Zero Three-Wheelers
    Two words- Moggie Trike.


    [en.wikipedia.org]

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    Image of Mike the Dog is sitting by the door with a pair of cow slippers, and a very sad face. Mike the Dog is sitting by the door with a pair of cow slippers, and a very sad face.
    06/26/09

    @Mike the Dog: Here's where I write enough to keep the comment from collapsing.


    1930 Morgan Super Sports Aero:


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    Image of P161911 probably shoudn't have P161911 probably shoudn't have
    06/26/09

    @Mike the Dog: At least the Morgans are RWD. That red thing is FWD?!?
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    Image of .357 .357
    06/26/09

    In reply to Popular Mechanics Reviews Liberty Ace And Blackjack Zero Three-Wheelers
    Back in my trike racing days, trikes were dangerous, sex was safe and smoking was encouraged.

    So, how was kindergarten for you?
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    06/26/09

    In reply to Popular Mechanics Reviews Liberty Ace And Blackjack Zero Three-Wheelers
    Back in my trike racing days, trikes were dangerous, sex was safe and smoking was encouraged.

    So, how was kindergarten for you?
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    06/26/09

    @Ambiguously Unfunny Serial Killer: Pretty good. I'm guessing your favourite book was probably Jacob Two-Two and the Hooded Fang.
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    06/26/09

    In reply to Popular Mechanics Reviews Liberty Ace And Blackjack Zero Three-Wheelers
    The Ace is better looking than the Zero, but the reviews seemed to heavily favor the Zero, and with its lower price point, it might be the one to have.


    The Ace gets points for sending power to the rear, but in a thusly configured trike, that means that only one wheel is getting power. Maybe front wheel drive is the way to go.

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    Image of beercheck beercheck
    06/26/09

    @smalleyxb122: I suspect only one wheel is getting power in the fwd configuration, too.
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    Image of tekamul tekamul
    06/26/09

    In reply to Popular Mechanics Reviews Liberty Ace And Blackjack Zero Three-Wheelers
    If you really want the open road joy of a V-twin and the wind in your face, buy a damn bike!.
    Seriously, I don't see the reason for these. It's like that Buick(right?) suv that had the removable roof panel so you could kinda use it like a pickup. Just buy a damn truck!
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    Image of Mad_Science Mad_Science
    06/26/09

    @tekamul: It was a GMC.


    I'd seriously consider one of these if they were cheaper.


    Why? If the car next to me changes lanes into me while I'm on a bike, I'm hamburger. While it's obviously not going to be fun in one of these, it's still worlds better.


    Other benefits include being easier to carry passengers and/or stuff.


    I tend not to think of it as a bike for sissies, but more like an even smaller option compared to a Miata/Mini/CRX (all of which I'd consider for a sporty commuter).

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    Image of thunder; now eta-powered thunder; now eta-powered
    06/27/09

    @tekamul: This thing gives all the benefits of a roadster/sports car, and most states consider three-wheelers to be motorcycles. So they're licensed as motorcycles and regulated as motorcycles, which means fewer emissions controls, fewer safety geegaws, less weight, etc...


    But still, $30,000 is a bit high. Whatever happened to that $17,000 three-wheeler VW was talking about building a few years back?


    [www.channel4.com]

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    Image of engineerd engineerd
    06/26/09

    In reply to Popular Mechanics Reviews Liberty Ace And Blackjack Zero Three-Wheelers
    $30,000 for a fully-assembled Blackjack Zero? That might seem a little steep, but can you really put a price on sanity?
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    Image of PowerTryp, Starless wonder. PowerTryp, Starless wonder.
    06/26/09

    @engineerd hates hydrogen leaks: You can put a price on Freedom.
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    Image of smalleyxb122 smalleyxb122
    06/26/09

    @PowerTryp: A buck-oh-five?
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    Image of acarr260 acarr260
    06/26/09

    In reply to Popular Mechanics Reviews Liberty Ace And Blackjack Zero Three-Wheelers
    I can't imagine a front impact (even a light impact) would do good things for the tricycle pictured.

    Using your engine as a bumper? Brilliant!
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