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Title: Kawasaki submits a new patent for a leaning trike
Post by: bigbikerrick on June 04, 2020, 01:37:33 PM
This looks interesting! I have never been a big fan of the Polaris slingshot, but making the thing lean, may be a whole new riding experience!
Rick.
https://www.motorcycle.com/mini-features/kawasaki-is-developing-a-slingshot-competitor-that-leans.html
Title: Re: Kawasaki submits a new patent for a leaning trike
Post by: JJ on June 04, 2020, 01:45:46 PM
What about Tilting Motor Works out of the Pacific Northwest? :thumb: :cool: :smiley:

https://www.tiltingmotorworks.com/
Title: Re: Kawasaki submits a new patent for a leaning trike
Post by: bigbikerrick on June 04, 2020, 04:56:50 PM
Tilting Motor Works makes a great conversion. If I were going to trike a Harley, TMW is the way to go. I have been a fan since Jay Leno featured them on his "Garage show". Very impressive engineering! :thumb:
Rick.
Title: Re: Kawasaki submits a new patent for a leaning trike
Post by: Kiwi Dave on June 04, 2020, 06:03:36 PM
Like I've always commented about trikes, is that the have both disadvantages of a car and a motorcycle.
Title: Re: Kawasaki submits a new patent for a leaning trike
Post by: JJ on June 04, 2020, 09:06:08 PM
Like I've always commented about trikes, is that the have both disadvantages of a car and a motorcycle.

Then, of course, we have the Can-Am-Spyder, which is equally as funky! :rolleyes: :shocked: :rolleyes: :shocked:

...and we have sidecars, which, if not set up properly, can be a REAL handful! :laugh: :grin: :wink: :shocked: :rolleyes: :huh:
Title: Re: Kawasaki submits a new patent for a leaning trike
Post by: twowheeladdict on June 05, 2020, 06:49:34 AM
What about Tilting Motor Works out of the Pacific Northwest? :thumb: :cool: :smiley:

https://www.tiltingmotorworks.com/

I test rode one that didn't have the lockup feature when coming to a stop.  The dealer offered it to me for the NADA value of the Heritage Classic it was bolted to.  I was tempted, but didn't have the cash reserves at that time.  I could see adding the kit to my Road Glide one day if necessary.  If I'm not leaning, I'm done riding. 
Title: Re: Kawasaki submits a new patent for a leaning trike
Post by: twowheeladdict on June 05, 2020, 06:52:47 AM
This looks interesting! I have never been a big fan of the Polaris slingshot, but making the thing lean, may be a whole new riding experience!
Rick.
https://www.motorcycle.com/mini-features/kawasaki-is-developing-a-slingshot-competitor-that-leans.html

I never understood the Slingshot.  Your in a car, but no Air Conditioning.  You have to wear a helmet in many states.  There is no weather protection.  I would buy a Miata before I bought a Slingshot.
Title: Re: Kawasaki submits a new patent for a leaning trike
Post by: Rough Edge racing on June 05, 2020, 07:21:47 AM
Like Kiwi Dave, I don't understand he attraction to trikes other than an engineering  novelty.
Title: Re: Kawasaki submits a new patent for a leaning trike
Post by: Vagrant on June 05, 2020, 10:08:15 AM
when you still enjoy the air in your face but father time has made you so decripid you can't get a leg over the saddle, pull in a clutch, shift or ballance these are the options. I sure hope they have a leaner when my time comes.
Title: Re: Kawasaki submits a new patent for a leaning trike
Post by: twowheeladdict on June 05, 2020, 10:47:10 AM
when you still enjoy the air in your face but father time has made you so decripid you can't get a leg over the saddle, pull in a clutch, shift or ballance these are the options. I sure hope they have a leaner when my time comes.

If they don't have a leaner, a Wrangler will solve the air in your face because the windshield still folds down.  Or maybe a classic truck with the fold out windshield. 
Title: Re: Kawasaki submits a new patent for a leaning trike
Post by: Daleroso on June 05, 2020, 03:48:25 PM
The Slingshot & leaning Piaggio MP3 scooter are solutions to questions nobody asked IMO
Title: Re: Kawasaki submits a new patent for a leaning trike
Post by: twowheeladdict on June 07, 2020, 02:47:57 PM
The Slingshot & leaning Piaggio MP3 scooter are solutions to questions nobody asked IMO

Yet, I have met people on/in both.  People who want to be part of the world we live in without committing to two wheels for one reason or another.