Topic: Let it all hang out,tell us how you really feel and what pisses you off.

[Terry in Australia]

LOL, so much for the new Morgan 3-wheeler 

I guess one of those twin front wheel jobbies with leaning steering would be on the naughty step too 

Cheers  Geoff

Hmmnn, don't get me going mate, those and the Polaris snowmobiles with wheel thingies I've seen are shunned by motorcyclists here in Oz, and usually ridden by people without bike backgrounds, a bit like those folks on Japanese Harley clones wearing "Sons of Anarchy" cuts who look disappointed when they wave to a harley rider and get a finger in return.......

[Kelly E]

Who cares what the others think. When I can't hold up a bike anymore I am getting a snowmobile with wheels. You can drift them and drive sideways all the time. It's a way better alternative than riding a tricycle hoping it doesn't tip over after entering a corner a little to fast and you don't sit in it like a car. I have seen a Honda V4 Magna trike that was low slung and real fast. It was a slick set up using a shortened Toyota truck axle with the shaft drive and a custom link suspension in the rear that moved in the same arc as the stock drive shaft.

[Terry in Australia]

Who cares what the others think. When I can't hold up a bike anymore I am getting a snowmobile with wheels. You can drift them and drive sideways all the time. It's a way better alternative than riding a tricycle hoping it doesn't tip over after entering a corner a little to fast and you don't sit in it like a car. I have seen a Honda V4 Magna trike that was low slung and real fast. It was a slick set up using a shortened Toyota truck axle with the shaft drive and a custom link suspension in the rear that moved in the same arc as the stock drive shaft.

Ha ha, who cares what others think, but a "proper" trike is a "Tricycle" Kelly? Apart from their ridiculous looks, two members of the Ulysses (over 50's) club here in Oz died in short succession when they lost their snowmobiles in gravel strewn corners, apparently they're not as stable as Polaris would have you think? I'll stick with the CycleX tricycle, ride with a modicum of caution, and take my chances...........

[bear]

Who cares what the others think. When I can't hold up a bike anymore I am getting a snowmobile with wheels. You can drift them and drive sideways all the time. It's a way better alternative than riding a tricycle hoping it doesn't tip over after entering a corner a little to fast and you don't sit in it like a car. I have seen a Honda V4 Magna trike that was low slung and real fast. It was a slick set up using a shortened Toyota truck axle with the shaft drive and a custom link suspension in the rear that moved in the same arc as the stock drive shaft.

Ha ha, who cares what others think, but a "proper" trike is a "Tricycle" Kelly? Apart from their ridiculous looks, two members of the Ulysses (over 50's) club here in Oz died in short succession when they lost their snowmobiles in gravel strewn corners, apparently they're not as stable as Polaris would have you think? I'll stick with the CycleX tricycle, ride with a modicum of caution, and take my chances...........

If stability was driving this discussion, not one of the machines we have each been arguing for would get a look in.

[Terry in Australia]

Who cares what the others think. When I can't hold up a bike anymore I am getting a snowmobile with wheels. You can drift them and drive sideways all the time. It's a way better alternative than riding a tricycle hoping it doesn't tip over after entering a corner a little to fast and you don't sit in it like a car. I have seen a Honda V4 Magna trike that was low slung and real fast. It was a slick set up using a shortened Toyota truck axle with the shaft drive and a custom link suspension in the rear that moved in the same arc as the stock drive shaft.

Ha ha, who cares what others think, but a "proper" trike is a "Tricycle" Kelly? Apart from their ridiculous looks, two members of the Ulysses (over 50's) club here in Oz died in short succession when they lost their snowmobiles in gravel strewn corners, apparently they're not as stable as Polaris would have you think? I'll stick with the CycleX tricycle, ride with a modicum of caution, and take my chances...........

If stability was driving this discussion, not one of the machines we have each been arguing for would get a look in.

Truer words haven't been spoken in the last few days Brian, apart from everything that individuals here don't like "Is for girls". What's the beautiful Ev's thoughts on that subject?

[bear]

As you know I can get myself into enough trouble.
I don't need any help from you thanks very much.

And as for that halfbaked Cyclex trike thing well................ don't come whingeing to me if some bloke peers up your skirt and gets the giggles when the wind gets under it.

[Terry in Australia]

Ha ha, being sh1t scared of your significant other is for girls, except the magnificent Ev of course, who can have that effect on anyone, especially if in possession of a knife and fork, when a nearby diner is drowning out the entertaining insights of the great (but slightly drunk) IOM TT champion, John McGuiness.

If I fall off my tricycle, I'll be asking Ev to straighten my skirt while I wait for an ambulance. While I won't be expecting a lot of sympathy, I'm sure she'd do her best to keep my privates, er, private...... 

[scottly]

Skirt?? Real men wear kilts.

[Terry in Australia]

Skirt?? Real men wear kilts.

Only if they're from Britain, or possibly Scandinavia. One thing that does piss me off is seeing Americans wearing kilts. It seems that every second American I see on knife making or blacksmithing/metal working shows think that they are either Scottish Highlanders or fcuking Vikings? They probably ride back to front tricycles too.....

[scottly]

A friend of mine back in the day had emigrated from Scotland when he was 12 years old. He could switch back and forth from American slang and the brogue his parents spoke at home with ease; I could only understand maybe 2 out of every 10 words? One time, Ian's mom was in the hospital, and his dad, after a generous sample of the whiskey the country is known for, showed up in full regalia, bagpipes a-playing. She was so pissed off she threw her bedpan at him.  

[754]

Bagpipe Haters.. they really pies me off...

[Zunspec]

Bag Pipes - Hauntingly beautiful when their plaintiff cry is heard from over a mist covered Scottish moor. 

Another thing altogether when their aural wail is in your ear from 10ft away in the snug bar of the Inverkeithing hotel 

Cheers Geoff

[bear]

Ha ha, being sh1t scared of your significant other is for girls, except the magnificent Ev of course, who can have that effect on anyone, especially if in possession of a knife and fork, when a nearby diner is drowning out the entertaining insights of the great (but slightly drunk) IOM TT champion, John McGuiness.

If I fall off my tricycle, I'll be asking Ev to straighten my skirt while I wait for an ambulance. While I won't be expecting a lot of sympathy, I'm sure she'd do her best to keep my privates, er, private...... 

Oh you would get plenty of sympathy. As far as Ev's concerned Terry can do no wrong.
On the other hand I'm on my last warning apparently.

[Terry in Australia]

Ha ha, being sh1t scared of your significant other is for girls, except the magnificent Ev of course, who can have that effect on anyone, especially if in possession of a knife and fork, when a nearby diner is drowning out the entertaining insights of the great (but slightly drunk) IOM TT champion, John McGuiness.

If I fall off my tricycle, I'll be asking Ev to straighten my skirt while I wait for an ambulance. While I won't be expecting a lot of sympathy, I'm sure she'd do her best to keep my privates, er, private...... 

Oh you would get plenty of sympathy. As far as Ev's concerned Terry can do wrong.
On the other hand I'm on my last warning apparently.

Ha ha, well as much as I'm sympathetic to you Brian (and I'm sure you meant to say "As far as Ev's concerned Terry can do NO wrong", I'd much rather be on her good side.......

[Kelly E]

Who cares what the others think. When I can't hold up a bike anymore I am getting a snowmobile with wheels. You can drift them and drive sideways all the time. It's a way better alternative than riding a tricycle hoping it doesn't tip over after entering a corner a little to fast and you don't sit in it like a car. I have seen a Honda V4 Magna trike that was low slung and real fast. It was a slick set up using a shortened Toyota truck axle with the shaft drive and a custom link suspension in the rear that moved in the same arc as the stock drive shaft.

Ha ha, who cares what others think, but a "proper" trike is a "Tricycle" Kelly? Apart from their ridiculous looks, two members of the Ulysses (over 50's) club here in Oz died in short succession when they lost their snowmobiles in gravel strewn corners, apparently they're not as stable as Polaris would have you think? I'll stick with the CycleX tricycle, ride with a modicum of caution, and take my chances...........

If stability was driving this discussion, not one of the machines we have each been arguing for would get a look in.

Last summer when we were in Deadwood there was a three wheeler convention going on. A lot of the people I met on the snowmobile with wheels probably shouldn't even be driving a car but just about any vehicle can lose it in a gravel strewn corner. One thing I have learned over my 40 years riding is everybody does not have the natural ability to ride motorcycles and various other contraptions.

[simon#42]

Skirt?? Real men wear kilts.

Only if they're from Britain, or possibly Scandinavia. One thing that does piss me off is seeing Americans wearing kilts. It seems that every second American I see on knife making or blacksmithing/metal working shows think that they are either Scottish Highlanders or fcuking Vikings? They probably ride back to front tricycles too.....

it is only allowable to wear a kilt if you were born in scotland , the jocks have a special place in hell saved for americans that wear them .
this of course does in no way stop them selling kilts to americans .

[bear]

 (and I'm sure you meant to say "As far as Ev's concerned Terry can do NO wrong", I'd much rather be on her good side.......

You are correct Uncle Tez. That was my dyslexia kicking in again.

[Bailgang]

Due to all the non essential businesses being closed because of covid and now starting to reopen, I was FINALLY able to get my hair cut today. Bad news is that a package I've been waiting for over a week and was supposed to be here today, has now been delayed due to civil unrest (Floyd protests). Thank goodness it isn't motorcycle parts or I'd really be pissed.

[Terry in Australia]

I saw a news report last night from the US that said that the coroner tested Floyd for Covid-19 and he tested positive? If it's true (and I know we shouldn't believe anything from the MSM) the charges could be reduced or even dropped, and that cop could walk? That'd piss a lot of people off?

[scottly]

He's not going to walk, Terry.

[Terry in Australia]

I hope not Scott, but I can see the cops defence counsel arguing that the symptoms displayed (the "I Can't breathe" statement, coronary failure etc) were consistent with someone suffering from CV. While he might not walk, he might not do hard time, or for very long. Does anyone remember OJ Simpson? 

[754]

 I think given the choice if convicting the cop, vs more riots...they will gladly throw him under any bus..

[dave500]

that thread has already gone awol.

[Don R]

Well, I'll change it up. I found an ad in facebook marketplace for a 1970 blue monkey bike. Looked like original paint but worn, runs but needs TLC $500. The ad was 20 minutes old and I was the second caller. That's the second bike I missed recently. And that pisses me off.

[simon#42]

that thread has already gone awol.

i meant to ask you about that dave .