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[Jwayne_imp]

I've never attached manliness to driving a stick, my sister and my wife can drive a stick car or motorcycle as well as most men I know. In Europe it seemed 95% of the cars I saw were sticks and 95% of the two wheeler I saw were automatics (scooters). Just the opposite here.

With regards to riding 3 wheeler, I have admittedly not ridden a modern one. Certainly nothing like the Can Ams. I have ridden Harley Servi cars, 2 wheelers with hacks, and Honda 3 wheeled ATVs. Of those experiences there is nothing that would tell me that I would enjoy riding a 3 wheeler on the street. But I look forward to test riding one of the new ones someday so that I can make an informed decision.

Part of the thrill of riding a 2 wheeler is the lean thru the corners. No 3 wheeled vehicle I have ever ridden leaned. Piaggio was making a 500 cc scooter with a parallelogram front end that leaned, so it is possible, but I have not had the opportunity to ride one of those either. The technology is certainly not beyond Hondas or Yamahas abilities, so we will see what the future brings.

At this point Im hoping to pilot a 2 wheeler at least 6 1/2 more years (70 is my goal).. And hopefully beyond that if my health both physical and mental permits.

If not, some kind of open aired conveyance is in my future, whether it has 3 wheels or 4.

I too have been thinking about what I will be riding in the next five years or sooner due to health concerns. I have owned an Aprillia Mana so an automatic is not a problem for me. I think when the time comes I will get a Burgman and have it triked. I think that will be a good way to continue riding.