Posted by Hal Pollner on May 16, 2002 at 17:03:56:
In Reply to: Hey HAL! how about a 3rd wheel? posted by kahos on May 16, 2002 at 13:26:53:
Kahos:
Thanks for your concern and for offering suggestions to keep me strokin', but installing a hack just won't wash! Here's why:
1: A hack robs you of the advantage of compensating for turns at any speed by the degree of lean that you give to yourself and the bike. You can't lean a bike with a hack attached, and that makes it UNSAFE in right turns!
2: A hack destroys the motorcycle's advantage of maneuvering in traffic and parking in snug spaces.
3: A hack would be a waste for me, because my wife refuses to get on my bike, even to have her picture taken! So what's the advantage of having passenger space for 3 persons, when I can't even ride with two?
4: With a hack, there are 3 tires to worry about, not two.
And so, Kahos...in my opinion, there is only one sensible place for a sidecar-equipped motorcycle: In a Museum!
Your Pal Hal