Say what you want about HD / HD riders but...

[the Ferret]

Ride4now..I saw one of those out Saturday. Sure sounded cool. here in. Ohio they are considered motorcycles but since there is no helmet law, it is just like a Miata with no safety features lol

Btw I wasn't sure if I should wave or not. I did but he didn't respond. Those dang snobby slingshot drivers

 

[Setchman_imp]

Yea, I would definitely wave to those Slingshot drivers, too. Very cutting edge.

Although I do think the Titanium Metallic is a little understated, may not even notice me with all the other bland, gray vehicles on the road.

I'd definitely go for the Nuclear Sunset Orange... (that name just says it all)



That one will elicit a few waves. :hello:

 

[Chapomis_imp]

My Ural gets a lot of attention here, it's perfect for putting around Nantucket. I gets waves and pointing fingers from everyone, I guess with the sidecar they think its an antique. Its an okay bike under 45mph, but it sounds like the tranny is full of marbles at any speed. The Can Am is great. I sit up high, great visibility, its very quick in any gear, solid as a rock on the highway, very comfy with heated seats and grips, very aerodynamic in that I get no wind fatigue or wet if i'm moving fast enough. Last fall I got caught in a downpour on the highway, just slowed down a bit for visibility reasons....no windshield wipers. I will continue to ride 2 wheels as long as I can but the 3 wheelers have there purpose too.

 

[ride4now_imp]

Both of the Slingshots I saw last weekend came through Helen together... one was Silver and the other one was Orange. They really did get a lot of stares and they sounded and looked great. But seriously, there's no roof, no doors, no a/c, and no safety features, yet you sit 'in it' like a car. What's the point? I'll take 2 wheels (any brand) over that. And if 2 wheels isn't enough, the CanAm fits the bill. And other than the fact that it doesn't lean, it feels like a motorcycle when you ride it. You just don't need to put your feet down when you stop.

 

[Stichill]

*waves at everyone in this thread

I nod or wave to all riders of powered two wheelers including scooter riders, some acknowledge others don't, that's up to them. I don't think it's all to do with what they ride, I think some of them are just ignorant of the practice having recently started biking and others just can't be bothered or are not concentrating.
Either way I will carry on regardless waving or nodding to other riders because I've done it for so long it is second nature.

Excellent. Is waving a big thing in left-lane countries? I've had Aussies tell me they don't do it b/c of the throttle hand and the large number of bikes going by (you'd go crazy waving).

That's exactly the reason, why more'n'more riders here in Germany refrain from greeting. It's just to crowded here.

However, I greet EVERY oncoming rider...





..with a gentle lift of my left eyebrow.

Sometimes it's not safe to wave due to taking a corner or operating the clutch. If I can I tip my head but sometimes I just focus on riding.

I wave to every rider I see and I get about a 95% response on either the Harley or the CB, that drops to about 60% when I'm on the Can Am. I think its the die hard pirates that turn their noses up at the Cam Am, but then I meet a lot of older riders that think they are very cool and could be in their future. Speaking of Harleys, I took my 95 Heritage Nostalgia out for the first time this year on Saturday for a long ride around the Cape (no such thing as a long ride around Nantucket). After riding the CB exclusively for the past few weeks, the Harley was like riding a Dinosaur in comparison to riding the DLX.

When I become old and broken-down, Plan A is to try a luxury scooter in the 650cc class. Plan B is an articulating 3-wheeler like a Piaggio MP3 or Yamaha Tricity (if they are ever sold here). Plan C is to get a Miata (affordable) or Morgan 3-Wheeler (if I win the lottery).

what no slingshot??

Here's my "slingshot".

Morgan Three-Wheeler. There Is No Substitute.

 

[ChipBeck_imp]

*waves at everyone in this thread

I nod or wave to all riders of powered two wheelers including scooter riders, some acknowledge others don't, that's up to them. I don't think it's all to do with what they ride, I think some of them are just ignorant of the practice having recently started biking and others just can't be bothered or are not concentrating.
Either way I will carry on regardless waving or nodding to other riders because I've done it for so long it is second nature.

Excellent. Is waving a big thing in left-lane countries? I've had Aussies tell me they don't do it b/c of the throttle hand and the large number of bikes going by (you'd go crazy waving).

That's exactly the reason, why more'n'more riders here in Germany refrain from greeting. It's just to crowded here.

However, I greet EVERY oncoming rider...





..with a gentle lift of my left eyebrow.

Sometimes it's not safe to wave due to taking a corner or operating the clutch. If I can I tip my head but sometimes I just focus on riding.

I wave to every rider I see and I get about a 95% response on either the Harley or the CB, that drops to about 60% when I'm on the Can Am. I think its the die hard pirates that turn their noses up at the Cam Am, but then I meet a lot of older riders that think they are very cool and could be in their future. Speaking of Harleys, I took my 95 Heritage Nostalgia out for the first time this year on Saturday for a long ride around the Cape (no such thing as a long ride around Nantucket). After riding the CB exclusively for the past few weeks, the Harley was like riding a Dinosaur in comparison to riding the DLX.

When I become old and broken-down, Plan A is to try a luxury scooter in the 650cc class. Plan B is an articulating 3-wheeler like a Piaggio MP3 or Yamaha Tricity (if they are ever sold here). Plan C is to get a Miata (affordable) or Morgan 3-Wheeler (if I win the lottery).

what no slingshot??

Here's my "slingshot".

Morgan Three-Wheeler. There Is No Substitute.

Stichill,

Is that a Harley-Davidson S&S clone engine powering the Morgan?

Chip

 

[Stichill]

*waves at everyone in this thread

I nod or wave to all riders of powered two wheelers including scooter riders, some acknowledge others don't, that's up to them. I don't think it's all to do with what they ride, I think some of them are just ignorant of the practice having recently started biking and others just can't be bothered or are not concentrating.
Either way I will carry on regardless waving or nodding to other riders because I've done it for so long it is second nature.

Excellent. Is waving a big thing in left-lane countries? I've had Aussies tell me they don't do it b/c of the throttle hand and the large number of bikes going by (you'd go crazy waving).

That's exactly the reason, why more'n'more riders here in Germany refrain from greeting. It's just to crowded here.

However, I greet EVERY oncoming rider...





..with a gentle lift of my left eyebrow.

Sometimes it's not safe to wave due to taking a corner or operating the clutch. If I can I tip my head but sometimes I just focus on riding.

I wave to every rider I see and I get about a 95% response on either the Harley or the CB, that drops to about 60% when I'm on the Can Am. I think its the die hard pirates that turn their noses up at the Cam Am, but then I meet a lot of older riders that think they are very cool and could be in their future. Speaking of Harleys, I took my 95 Heritage Nostalgia out for the first time this year on Saturday for a long ride around the Cape (no such thing as a long ride around Nantucket). After riding the CB exclusively for the past few weeks, the Harley was like riding a Dinosaur in comparison to riding the DLX.

When I become old and broken-down, Plan A is to try a luxury scooter in the 650cc class. Plan B is an articulating 3-wheeler like a Piaggio MP3 or Yamaha Tricity (if they are ever sold here). Plan C is to get a Miata (affordable) or Morgan 3-Wheeler (if I win the lottery).

what no slingshot??

Here's my "slingshot".

Morgan Three-Wheeler. There Is No Substitute.

Stichill,

Is that a Harley-Davidson S&S clone engine powering the Morgan?

Chip

Yes, it is an S&S engine. 1800cc if I remember correctly. Edit: 2.0L