A rig that is six foot eight inches wide? - Page 2

madeouttaglass · 11-07-2012, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by byron555

At what point does a cage make more sense?

That money buys a nice used C5 Vette convertible. Still out in the wind but faster, better handling, better gas mileage, has a top for everyone when it rains, can fit into a standard parking space, is serviceable by any dealer,........
To each his own I guess. I shouldn't throw stones. My good friend's first email to me when I told him I bought a Ural was him asking if I'd hit my head on something very hard.

dholaday · 11-08-2012, 09:07 AM

Just for grins, I measured my DMC M72D + GS + Micatech-equiped rig: 6' 2". An M72DX would be 6' 6"

Puts the 6'8" measurement into perspective - an extra 2" to 6" not such a big deal on a rig.

Different kettle if we were talking about hip measurements. /

RidingDonkeys · 11-08-2012, 09:50 AM

I really don't think the width is that big of a deal. I think the amorphous blob that is half trike and half hack is the problem here.

Sent from the voices in my head and transcribed by their drinking buddy.

DirtyDR · 11-08-2012, 09:54 AM

For a little more you could buy this, probably not much thinner but a whole lot more fun:

davebig · 11-08-2012, 12:09 PM

[QUOTE=RidingDonkeys;19999725]I really don't think the width is that big of a deal. I think the amorphous blob that is half trike and half hack is the problem here.

Maybe its not even a problem,it's more like meeting someone whose had a sex change operation, you wonder how they came to that decision. When riding my single I have ended up in rest area's with folks driving V/8 trikes or boss hosses, I always pretended not to notice them, I don't think I have enough in common to go for the small talk.DB

madeouttaglass · 11-08-2012, 01:37 PM

Not to mention you couldn't fly the chair.

DR- That Beemer is beeeuteeful!

DirtyDR · 11-08-2012, 02:27 PM

There are a few of them for sale over on http://hpsidecars.com/ForSale/ForSale.htm
but that S is my favorite.

madeouttaglass · 11-08-2012, 02:56 PM

I love the sold FJR on that site.

Tecumseh Kid · 11-09-2012, 08:31 PM

Hideous!

BeeMaa · 11-10-2012, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RidingDonkeys

I really don't think the width is that big of a deal. I think the amorphous blob that is half trike and half hack is the problem here.

Sent from the voices in my head and transcribed by their drinking buddy.

Exactly.
All I could think of is "Hungry Hungry Hippos"

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyDR

Bidding is over with 1 bid, $21,876.88. It is pink:

Right, bidding is over.
Most likely bought back by the seller (his wife, best friend....whatever).

11-08-2012, 09:07 AM	#17
dholaday Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: White Salmon, WA Oddometer: 232	Just for grins, I measured my DMC M72D + GS + Micatech-equiped rig: 6' 2". An M72DX would be 6' 6" Puts the 6'8" measurement into perspective - an extra 2" to 6" not such a big deal on a rig. Different kettle if we were talking about hip measurements. / __________________ It is better to have ridden and crashed, than to have never ridden at all.

11-08-2012, 09:50 AM	#18
RidingDonkeys Purveyor of Awesome Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Southern Pines, North Carolina, USA Oddometer: 3,779	I really don't think the width is that big of a deal. I think the amorphous blob that is half trike and half hack is the problem here. Sent from the voices in my head and transcribed by their drinking buddy. __________________ Clinging to sanity, one motorcycle at a time.

11-08-2012, 09:54 AM	#19
DirtyDR Dana Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Edwards,Colorado Oddometer: 1,815	For a little more you could buy this, probably not much thinner but a whole lot more fun: __________________ 06 Ural Patrol 03 R1150 GS Sport/ Friendship II 94 R1100RS 99 Rokon Ranger 71 Rokon RT140 Hack'n the TLH http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=592860 http://dirtydr.smugmug.com/ Proud Member of the Patrol Patrol

11-08-2012, 12:09 PM	#20
davebig Another Angry Hun ! Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Minnesota Oddometer: 713	[QUOTE=RidingDonkeys;19999725]I really don't think the width is that big of a deal. I think the amorphous blob that is half trike and half hack is the problem here. Maybe its not even a problem,it's more like meeting someone whose had a sex change operation, you wonder how they came to that decision. When riding my single I have ended up in rest area's with folks driving V/8 trikes or boss hosses, I always pretended not to notice them, I don't think I have enough in common to go for the small talk.DB __________________ Patience: A minor form of despair disguised as a virture. Ambrose Bierce

11-08-2012, 01:37 PM	#21
madeouttaglass ^OP The AntiHarley Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol Hills in the Fingerlakes region of NY Oddometer: 2,269	Not to mention you couldn't fly the chair. DR- That Beemer is beeeuteeful! __________________ Our ride across the USA on a Ural Gear Up- http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=781149

11-08-2012, 02:27 PM	#22
DirtyDR Dana Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Edwards,Colorado Oddometer: 1,815	There are a few of them for sale over on http://hpsidecars.com/ForSale/ForSale.htm but that S is my favorite. __________________ 06 Ural Patrol 03 R1150 GS Sport/ Friendship II 94 R1100RS 99 Rokon Ranger 71 Rokon RT140 Hack'n the TLH http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=592860 http://dirtydr.smugmug.com/ Proud Member of the Patrol Patrol

11-08-2012, 02:56 PM	#23
madeouttaglass ^OP The AntiHarley Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol Hills in the Fingerlakes region of NY Oddometer: 2,269	I love the sold FJR on that site. __________________ Our ride across the USA on a Ural Gear Up- http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=781149

11-09-2012, 08:31 PM	#24
Tecumseh Kid n00b Joined: Nov 2012 Location: Tecumseh, Michigan Oddometer: 2	Hideous!

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