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Post by DaveC on Mar 13, 2013 17:24:16 GMT -5
Here's my story I've been riding for some time Last May, I was riding my Honda Magna Bobber/chopper/Rat bike and got hit by a GMC truck. I eventually lost my L leg above the knee. I won't be riding my Goldwing or my Honda Shadow Sabre any time soon (selling the Wing and gonna trike the Sabre) So, decided to get this Zodiac (not mine, but supposedly a good resemblence) for now. So, that's my story and I'm sticking to it. Dave Attachments:
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Post by terrilee on Mar 13, 2013 17:26:31 GMT -5
 HI & WELCOME DAVE
stick to your story ;D
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Post by DaveC on Mar 13, 2013 17:30:54 GMT -5
HI & WELCOME DAVE
stick to your story ;D Dang Chrissy, that was quick. Thanx for the big welcome. I've enjoyed reading the threads so far, and hope this Zodiac lives up to it's new and improved reputation. I may have slowed down, but I ain't dead yet. dave |
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Post by terrilee on Mar 13, 2013 17:33:30 GMT -5
dave,
its terri or terri lee
Chrissy is the scoot, the super fast STOCK 150 
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Post by turtleracer on Mar 13, 2013 17:43:54 GMT -5
Welcome!
Nice looking trike. Is that based on the Suzuki Burgman?
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Post by DaveC on Mar 13, 2013 18:04:02 GMT -5
Welcome! Nice looking trike. Is that based on the Suzuki Burgman? No, it's the new IceBear Zodiac. Based on their Magnum and Compeller Hopefully it rides, handles as nice as it looks Thanx Dave |
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Post by DaveC on Mar 13, 2013 18:05:40 GMT -5
dave,
its terri or terri lee
Chrissy is the scoot, the super fast STOCK 150 LOL Yea, sorry bout that Nice to 'meet' ya Terri And thanx for being my first Dave |
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Post by prodigit on Mar 13, 2013 18:35:37 GMT -5
Hi, and welcome!
Nice bike!
Definitely stop by and post some pics once it arrives!
One of the issues with trikes is that they are not too stable when cornering and braking at the same time. But their mechanics seem to be better than the reverse trikes, so less problems with them.
Hope things work out for you! I'm sure it's going to be a different experience, riding a trike, but not too distant from a motorcycle!
Hope you have fun with it!
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Post by alleyoop on Mar 13, 2013 19:53:49 GMT -5
Welcome Davec,
Good to have you on the forum, that Zodiac they put on the side coverings and makes it looks slick, let us know how you like it. I have had my Ice Bear trike since 2009 and love it like you keeps me riding.
Alleyoop
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Post by DaveC on Mar 13, 2013 20:07:56 GMT -5
Welcome Davec, Good to have you on the forum, that Zodiac they put on the side coverings and makes it looks slick, let us know how you like it. I have had my Ice Bear trike since 2009 and love it like you keeps me riding. Alleyoop Alleyoop Thanx Yea, the body kit makes it look slick. And it'll give me a place to put my crutches. Gald to see some longevity with your trike. I hope to have mine last till I can get a Goldwing tike. Which could be a while (LOL) I look forward to getting it, then waiting for the snow to melt. Pictures up when I do thanx Dave |
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Post by DaveC on Mar 13, 2013 20:11:15 GMT -5
Hi, and welcome! Nice bike! Definitely stop by and post some pics once it arrives! One of the issues with trikes is that they are not too stable when cornering and braking at the same time. But their mechanics seem to be better than the reverse trikes, so less problems with them. Hope things work out for you! I'm sure it's going to be a different experience, riding a trike, but not too distant from a motorcycle! Hope you have fun with it! Pro I definately have no idea what riding a trike entails. Thanx for the advice Dave |
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Post by alleyoop on Mar 13, 2013 20:40:39 GMT -5
Davec,
Not to worry you steer them just as you would a car, no problems cornering. Of course just like a car you slow down to make your left or right hand turns onto another street. Just common sense you would not take a turn onto a street in a car fast usually you slow down to around 20mph or less to make a turn. I think you will enjoy it just sitting there like watching TV no leaning and or balancing when you come to stops. But be prepared to get stopped and or get asked questions at stop lights(HAHA).
Alleyoop
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Post by SylvreKat on Mar 13, 2013 21:21:53 GMT -5
Of course just like a car you slow down to make your left or right hand turns onto another street. Just common sense you would not take a turn onto a street in a car fast usually you slow down to around 20mph or less to make a turn. Unless you're in my town. Then you come to almost a complete stop to make that right-hand turn.  (actually, I wanted an exploding smiley, but JR didn't give us one of those) Dave, welcome and be patient while waiting for your bike. And def' post pics when you get it! >'Kat |
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Post by DaveC on Mar 13, 2013 21:32:13 GMT -5
Davec, Not to worry you steer them just as you would a car, no problems cornering. Of course just like a car you slow down to make your left or right hand turns onto another street. Just common sense you would not take a turn onto a street in a car fast usually you slow down to around 20mph or less to make a turn. I think you will enjoy it just sitting there like watching TV no leaning and or balancing when you come to stops. But be prepared to get stopped and or get asked questions at stop lights(HAHA). Alleyoop I was gonna say something like I was trained to slow down BEFORE the corner and ACCELERATE around the corner, but didn't. Yea, I've never seen any of these trikes around here, so I'm ready for the looks/stares' Come on spring |
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Post by alleyoop on Mar 13, 2013 21:45:37 GMT -5
I thik you will find more than just looks and stares(HAHA). I have had people follow me right up to my house, I am putting the trike back in the garage and they park their cars and come in. So I let them sit on it and what not show them all the stuff on it. One guy had his wife sit on the back to see how it would be 2 up, I am telling you they will stop you. I had a guy in front of me pull off to the side then started waving at me to stop and pull over even had a guy on a motorcycle run me down to pull over just to check it out. The usual questions, is that a custom job, how much, how fast and where do you get one, you will get a lot of thumbs up.
ALleyoop
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