Tilting Motor Works selling 5 Harley used trikes......

[Arizona Wayne]

......on Black Friday for $2,000 off each? or $10,000 off for all 5 together.  Must be deposited on by 11/27/2016.   Refundable deposit.   For more details & pics go to: www.tiltingmotorwor ks.com   See "converted bikes for sale."

[Arizona Wayne]

This factory is in Snohomish, Washington.  Somebody needs to get their Tonti framed Guzzi converted by this outfit.     They're willing to do it.

[SaskMick]

This factory is in Snohomish, Washington.  Somebody needs to get their Tonti framed Guzzi converted by this outfit.     They're willing to do it.

What is a Tonti frame ?

[bsanut]

Interesting video.  I didn't know anybody was doing this.

I have an older Piaggio MP3.  It's more fun, in the right circumstances, than anything else I own.  Also crazy stable  in turns, compared to one wheel up front.

I don't think I'd go with something by such a small manufacturer, but the minute a full-size touring version of my little 250 3-wheeler is produced, I'm there.

I think Honda has a prototype.  But I'd need luggage.

Joe

[fotoguzzi]

What is a Tonti frame ?

Lino Tonti designed the frame for Guzzi big blocks, post loop frame to the (2010?) Cal Vintage series..so 850T, V7 Sport, Lemans and so on..
also the similar frame for small block v7's.

[oldbike54]

 They don't understand how a bulk discount works 

 Dusty

[Arizona Wayne]

Interesting video.  I didn't know anybody was doing this.

I have an older Piaggio MP3.  It's more fun, in the right circumstances, than anything else I own.  Also crazy stable  in turns, compared to one wheel up front.

I don't think I'd go with something by such a small manufacturer, but the minute a full-size touring version of my little 250 3-wheeler is produced, I'm there.

I think Honda has a prototype.  But I'd need luggage.

Joe

Where have you been, Joe?   MP3s have been made in 400, 500cc sizes for many years now.  I have both a `07 250 & `09 400.  Have ridden the 400 to 6 western states so far.  400s are NLA new but a new version of the 500s is still available here(500GT). 

[KiwiKev]

Lino Tonti designed the frame for Guzzi big blocks, post loop frame to the (2010?) Cal Vintage series..so 850T, V7 Sport, Lemans and so on..
also the similar frame for small block v7's.

My bro kiwi Roy reckons this model looks like a tonti frame. Made by the son of a friend of ours

[jas67]

[NWrider]

I'd wait for the Honda Neowing.

[bsanut]

Where have you been, Joe?   MP3s have been made in 400, 500cc sizes for many years now.  I have both a `07 250 & `09 400.  Have ridden the 400 to 6 western states so far.  400s are NLA new but a new version of the 500s is still available here(500GT). 

Yes, I know.  I want a touring rig, ie, to do the job of my Indian.  Full fairing, 1000cc maybe, CVT.

Along the lines of the Can Am, but which tilts.  The Can Am is like riding a quad.  Not for me.

Joe

[bsanut]

I'd wait for the Honda Neowing.

Still not good enough for me.  Not enough fairing, not feet-forward.

Joe

[guzzisteve]

I had a dream that I installed an MP3 front end on my EV, pretty different dream.  Very doable I think if you had an MP3 to trash.

[Arizona Wayne]

Yes, I know.  I want a touring rig, ie, to do the job of my Indian.  Full fairing, 1000cc maybe, CVT.

Along the lines of the Can Am, but which tilts.  The Can Am is like riding a quad.  Not for me.

Joe

I put a taller windshield on my 400 and it's my touring scooter.    60-65 mpg, 36L top case, Rev-Pack excursion bag on back seat(acts as back support too), car radial tire on back rim(darkside).  When I'm in camping mode(Guzzi rally) my whole rig weighs 900# and I can still take any uphill grade @ 65 mph and have a top speed of 90 mph, cruise @ 80 mph if I want to.   This MP3 gives me better weather protection than any MC you can buy. 

The 500 MP3s have a 95 mph top speed.  I have a 55L top case on my 250 MP3 which you can put on the larger MP3s too.   The newer MP3s have taller windshields than my earlier scooters had.

Riding a MP3 is like sitting on a chair, which I think turns some riders off, but after awhile you accept it.   Some attach fold up highway pegs to theirs.   I just stick my feet out forward if I want to once in awhile.   After awhile I got used to just sitting like on a chair and ride 500 miles that way some times.  You can still move your legs around some.  It's really a non issue to me.  I have 30" inseam legs which barely flat foot on the ground when stopping.

[Arizona Wayne]

I had a dream that I installed an MP3 front end on my EV, pretty different dream.  Very doable I think if you had an MP3 to trash.

I think this TW trike is as close a realistic setup you can come to, Steve. 

[bsanut]

I put a taller windshield on my 400 and it's my touring scooter.    60-65 mpg, 36L top case, Rev-Pack excursion bag on back seat(acts as back support too), car radial tire on back rim(darkside).  When I'm in camping mode(Guzzi rally) my whole rig weighs 900# and I can still take any uphill grade @ 65 mph and have a top speed of 90 mph, cruise @ 80 mph if I want to.   This MP3 gives me better weather protection than any MC you can buy. 

The 500 MP3s have a 95 mph top speed.  I have a 55L top case on my 250 MP3 which you can put on the larger MP3s too.   The newer MP3s have taller windshields than my earlier scooters had.

Riding a MP3 is like sitting on a chair, which I think turns some riders off, but after awhile you accept it.   Some attach fold up highway pegs to theirs.   I just stick my feet out forward if I want to once in awhile.   After awhile I got used to just sitting like on a chair and ride 500 miles that way some times.  You can still move your legs around some.  It's really a non issue to me.  I have 30" inseam legs which barely flat foot on the ground when stopping.

Yep, Wayne, I understand.  But the MP3s are kinda funny looking, wheels kinda tiny. 

You're totally right, a 400 or 500 would work just fine, outfitted as you describe.  But I want something bigger/better/faster/more.  For no good reason.

Joe

[Arizona Wayne]

I understand, Joe.  All the MP3s have 14" rear rims now and those little 12" front tires.....since there's 2 of them you don't even feel what size they are.  The original mini-cooper cars had 12" tires.   In fact I have a 12" Mini-Cooper radial tire on the back of my 250 MP3.