Or,by way of complete contrast,one of these tinyurl.com/ly2shp
video link under pictures.
Edited by sierraman on 20/10/2009 at 14:23
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65MPG. Hm. How about a BMW MINI Cooper 1.6 D instead.
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Not quite so good for threading through traffic, F-T, and of course the scoot's exempt from congestion charges; cheaper to buy and tax as well.
I have to admit that fuel economy is becoming less of a reason to go on to two wheels these days; my i10 returns pretty much the same mpg as my 1200 Sportster.
No prizes for guessing which is more fun though!
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I have to admit that fuel economy is becoming less of a reason to go on to two wheels these days; my i10 returns pretty much the same mpg as my 1200 Sportster.
I'm sorry, I cannot share your enthusiasm for that particular motor bicycle. However, I would certainly like there to be concessions and encouragement for ownership of motorbikes - after all, if the Gov't are keen to provide money for the "scrappage scheme" for cars, which seems to amount to a generous figure, then why not? What could these be? Free "tax", of course - free something else, too? Clothing? I am probably being unimaginitive again. How about a straight £1000 grant to buy a new machine?
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if the Gov't are keen to provide money for the "scrappage scheme" for cars which seems to amount to a generous figure then why not? What could these be? Free "tax" of course - free something else too? Clothing? I am probably being unimaginitive again. How about a straight £1000 grant to buy a new machine?
More chance of knitting fog mate. I'd settle for the concession of a new Chief Constable in North Wales!
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Add another wheel to the one wheeled car nd you got one of these...in 1912 !
tinyurl.com/xx0y
and it worked too !
Ted
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and it worked too !
Only up to a point, apparently:
"But as the eccentricity of the gyroscope was only sufficient for a smooth curve in the direction of spin of the gyroscope, no rounding of sharp curves was possible to the left. This was the only, but very objectionable, defect, and it prevented the development of the system; no remedy was found at that time to enable the car to negotiate sharp curves, either to left or to right with equal ease."
Looks great though, and I'd love to see people getting on and off without it tilting.
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An interesting "take" on the Govt's "green credentials". I agree.
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As an afterthought, would you need a bike or a car licence to pilot this 2 1/2 ton monster ?
I rather lean towards a bike licence. but I don't know if bikes have to come under a certain weight.
Ted
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I remember reading about this beast in the Meccano Magazine (mentioned in the link) as a youngster. I couldn't get my head around the idea of a gyroscope - still can't, for that matter!
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What?? I didn't mention any "2 1/2 ton monster", just referred to grants for motorcyclists.
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