How to quintuple (or better) rear tire mileage

[tim]

In the old days, when sidecars were more popular, it was because motorbikes were the cheap way of getting around.
Not so much today, with cars being more affordable.

To me, they combine the worst of both worlds.

[Roadscum]

Or just buy a car. Comfortable, warm, safe and plenty of storage room

What would one do when they're longer able to ride on two wheels only... Car? Trike? Sidecar? 3wheeled scooter? Spyder?
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.......... 4 me, a hack rig would be on top of the list, then I could get a dog and take it along!

Regards, Paul

[pingvin]

Actually would much rather have a small sportscar...or something like Ariel Atom Problem is you can't have one in Norway as everyone will think you're the "pocket man" The pocket man had holes in his pockets and made small boys touch his you-know-what. Did it for years but was caught and conviceted acouple of years back. And he had an Ariel Atom...

Not much more practical than a bike anyway

[Roadscum]

Actually would much rather have a small sportscar...or something like Ariel Atom Problem is you can't have one in Norway as everyone will think you're the "pocket man" The pocket man had holes in his pockets and made small boys touch his you-know-what. Did it for years but was caught and conviceted acouple of years back. And he had an Ariel Atom...

Not much more practical than a bike anyway

Beware the 'pocket man'.
Perhaps a KTM Crossbow, would be more appropiate for you!

Regards, Paul

[Ballast]

When "getting you leg over" becomes an issue, a sports car does appeal - preferably one with a removable/rag top, but compared to many relatively inexpensive sports bikes, you need to pay a lot more to get a car with comparable performance. Unless you buy one which is a few years old and that can be something of a financial gamble regarding reliability and spares.

[ac427]

A kit car with a big yanky v8 in might fit the bill

[Pie man]

If the Canam Spyder had this type of front end, it might be an option for the future when holding a bike up becomes too much. But as it is, it must be realy hard work on the twisty bits.

[Michael J]

If the Canam Spyder had this type of front end, it might be an option for the future when holding a bike up becomes too much. But as it is, it must be realy hard work on the twisty bits.

Actually, it's not bad. Not leaning into the turn feels odd, but I suppose that hacks have the same problem.

My two big issues with the Spyder are (in increasing order):

No place for your feet other than the footpegs. It's a bit wide in front to stretch your legs out, and no room to just let them hang in front of or behind the pegs. This may only be an issue for people like me who tend to spend many hours at a stretch between stops.

The biggie, for me, is the lack of a handlebar mounted brake lever - the Spyder has only a foot brake pedal. My reflex is to go for front brake and follow up with some rear, and I have NO desire to ride something that messes with this reflex.

I don't appear to be the only person with this issue, as there are a couple of people who are making handbrake kits for the Spyder - at $1k+.